Groovy Ulwi 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event promos, groovy, playful, retro, bouncy, cheerful, retro display, expressiveness, attention-grabbing, playful tone, blobby, rounded, soft, quirky, chunky.
A heavy, soft-edged display face built from blobby, rounded shapes and subtly uneven strokes. Counters are generous and often teardrop-like, with terminals that swell and taper in an organic way. The overall rhythm feels hand-shaped rather than geometric, with gentle irregularities in curves and widths that create a lively, rolling texture. Numerals and caps share the same inflated silhouette, keeping a consistent, chunky presence across the set.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as posters, headlines, and promotional graphics where its distinctive shapes can be appreciated. It works well for retro-themed branding, album or gig artwork, playful packaging, and large display settings that benefit from a warm, groovy voice.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, channeling a lighthearted, free-form energy associated with vintage pop and poster lettering. Its wavy swelling forms read friendly and slightly whimsical, giving headlines a buoyant, feel-good character.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke a retro, psychedelic display look with soft, inflated geometry and a deliberately irregular, hand-formed rhythm. The emphasis is on personality and immediate visual impact rather than neutral text readability.
The inky massing and rounded joints produce strong silhouette recognition at larger sizes, while the quirky modulation can create a busy texture in longer lines. The design favors expressive curves over strict symmetry, which enhances its handmade, psychedelic flavor.