Groovy Ulje 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Janice' by Canada Type, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Boulette' by RMU (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, logotypes, headlines, packaging, apparel, playful, retro, funky, cheerful, whimsical, retro flair, display impact, playful branding, expressive tone, blobby, rounded, soft, organic, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display face with blobby, organic outlines and subtly irregular curves. Strokes swell and taper gently, with soft corners and bulbous terminals that create a hand-formed, liquid feel. Counters are compact and often teardrop- or oval-like, and the overall rhythm is lively, with small shape quirks that keep letters from feeling strictly geometric. The lowercase is simple and chunky, and the numerals mirror the same inflated, friendly construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for headlines and short, high-impact copy in posters, event promotion, and bold editorial display. It also fits branding moments that want a friendly retro voice—such as snack and beverage packaging, apparel graphics, stickers, and playful social content where the letterforms can be given room to breathe.
The font projects a bubbly, upbeat personality with a distinctly retro, good-time energy. Its soft, wavy shapes read as warm and approachable, leaning toward a playful, groovy mood rather than anything formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate visual personality through inflated, rounded forms and a gently irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. It prioritizes charm and retro flair over neutrality, making it a strong choice when the typography needs to feel fun, approachable, and characterful.
The tight interior spaces and chunky joins give it strong impact at display sizes, while the irregular swelling and rounded geometry add character that becomes more apparent as sizes increase. In the sample text, the bold silhouettes hold together well, but the compact counters suggest avoiding very small sizes or overly dense settings.