Groovy Ihju 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, album art, groovy, playful, retro, bouncy, cheerful, retro display, expressive impact, playful branding, nostalgic tone, blobby, rounded, bulbous, soft, swashy.
A heavy, rounded display face with blobby, swollen strokes and gently pinched joins that create a lively in-and-out rhythm. Terminals flare into soft teardrops and ball-like ends, and counters are small and irregularly shaped, emphasizing the inked-in, posterlike mass. The silhouettes are intentionally uneven: verticals wobble slightly, bowls vary in fullness, and curves feel sculpted rather than geometric, producing an overall hand-formed consistency. Numerals follow the same inflated construction, with chunky shapes and rounded corners that prioritize personality over precision.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its chunky forms and groovy motion can carry the message—posters, event promos, album covers, packaging, and playful branding. It can also work for bold wordmarks or titling in nostalgic, entertainment-oriented contexts.
The tone is unmistakably retro and feel-good, channeling a late-60s/70s exuberance through its bubbly forms and springy spacing. It reads friendly and comedic, with a whimsical, psychedelic sway that suggests fun, music, and pop culture nostalgia rather than seriousness.
The design appears aimed at creating a high-impact, retro display voice that feels handmade and dynamic. By exaggerating stroke swelling, flared terminals, and uneven rhythm, it prioritizes expressiveness and cultural flavor for attention-grabbing typography.
The strong, soft-edged shapes hold together well at larger sizes, but the tight counters and quirky detailing can thicken visually when set small. Irregular widths and animated terminals add charm in headlines, while extended passages feel intentionally loud and attention-seeking.