Groovy Ulsi 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dreambox' by Bale Type, 'Fox Felix' by Fox7, and 'Sign Stickers JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids branding, playful, funky, friendly, retro, cartoonish, attention grab, retro charm, playful tone, friendly display, rounded, puffy, blobby, soft, chunky.
A compact, heavy display face with inflated, rounded strokes and softly irregular contours. Terminals are consistently bulbous and corners are fully softened, giving letters a puffy, almost cut-out silhouette. Counters are small and unevenly shaped, and the baseline and sidebearings feel intentionally relaxed, producing a slightly wobbly rhythm in text. Uppercase forms are squat and blocky, while lowercase maintains simple, single-storey constructions with prominent dots and gently asymmetric joins.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event graphics, playful brand marks, and packaging. It also works well for labels, social graphics, and merchandise where a bold, friendly voice is needed, while longer passages benefit from larger sizes and added tracking.
The overall tone is upbeat and comedic, with a groovy, hand-shaped feel that reads as informal and approachable. Its soft, bouncy geometry evokes retro pop culture and playful packaging aesthetics rather than strict typographic precision.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly recognizable, fun display voice through exaggerated weight, rounded forms, and controlled irregularity. Its letterforms prioritize personality and visual bounce over neutrality, aiming for a retro-leaning, feel-good presence in titles and branding.
The density of the black shapes and tight interior counters make the font most effective when given generous letterspacing and used at larger sizes. Numerals match the same inflated, rounded style, with especially chunky curves and compact proportions that keep the set visually cohesive.