Groovy Kodi 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, kids, playful, groovy, friendly, retro, whimsical, expressiveness, retro flair, approachability, handmade feel, blobby, rounded, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A very heavy, rounded display face with blobby strokes, softened corners, and subtly uneven curves that feel marker- or brush-like. Forms are simplified and open, with generous counters where needed, and terminals that taper or swell organically rather than ending crisply. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, with small, intentional inconsistencies in stroke shape and join behavior that enhance its handmade character while remaining broadly legible.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, brand marks, event promos, and playful packaging. It can work for pull quotes or short captions in digital contexts when set large, especially for music, festival, or retro-themed designs where personality is more important than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a retro, fun-house energy reminiscent of casual 60s–70s pop graphics. Its chunky softness reads friendly rather than aggressive, giving text a bubbly, comedic voice that suits lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, characterful voice through rounded, flowing shapes and deliberate irregularity, evoking a nostalgic, psychedelic-leaning display feel while staying readable in headline sizes.
Capitals and lowercase share the same rounded, buoyant construction, and figures follow the same soft, inflated logic for a cohesive set. The strong fill and compact internal details can cause counters to close up at smaller sizes, so it visually performs best when given room to breathe.