Groovy Ihku 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers/merch, groovy, playful, cheerful, retro, bubbly, expressiveness, nostalgia, fun, bold impact, informality, rounded, blobby, soft, whimsical, puffy.
A heavy, soft-edged display face with inflated, blobby strokes and gently irregular contours. Terminals swell into teardrop-like bulb forms, and joins are rounded, giving letters a melted, hand-drawn feel while remaining clearly legible. Counters are small and rounded, with overall compact shapes and a slightly uneven rhythm across the set that adds character without becoming chaotic.
Best suited for attention-grabbing display uses such as posters, event titles, album art, playful branding, packaging, and merch graphics. It can also work for short captions or pull quotes when set large, where the rounded details and quirky rhythm remain clear.
The tone is upbeat and lighthearted, evoking a casual, feel-good retro atmosphere. Its puffy silhouettes and wavy irregularities read as friendly and humorous, leaning into a carefree, poster-like energy rather than seriousness or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly statement with a distinctly nostalgic, freeform personality. It prioritizes character and warmth over neutrality, offering a strong silhouette that feels handmade and fun for expressive, informal communication.
In longer text the strong black shapes create a dense texture, so generous tracking and line spacing help the forms breathe. The numerals match the same swollen, rounded construction, keeping a consistent, cartoonish presence across letters and figures.