Groovy Ekfa 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, logos, groovy, playful, retro, bubbly, quirky, nostalgia, attention, expressiveness, fun, soft, rounded, blobby, swollen, wavy.
A heavy, rounded display face with swollen strokes and soft, bulb-like terminals. Letterforms feel organically modeled rather than constructed, with subtly wavy contours and irregular inktrap-like pinches that create a lively rhythm. Counters are small and often teardrop-shaped, and joins tend to be smooth and blunted, giving the alphabet a cohesive, rubbery silhouette. Spacing appears generous and the overall texture is chunky, emphasizing shape over fine detail.
Best suited to large-size display typography such as posters, event headlines, album or playlist artwork, and expressive packaging. It can also work for logo wordmarks and short callouts where a friendly retro personality is desired; it is less appropriate for long passages of text.
The font projects a cheerful, psychedelic-leaning retro tone—warm, whimsical, and a bit mischievous. Its blobby forms and undulating edges evoke 60s–70s poster culture and playful pop graphics, making text feel animated and informal rather than serious or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing display voice with an unmistakably groovy, hand-shaped feel. Its irregular, rounded construction prioritizes character and visual rhythm, aiming for a fun, nostalgic impact in branding and titling contexts.
The most distinctive character comes from the repeated droplet counters and the gently uneven stroke edges, which add motion and personality even in short words. At smaller sizes those tight counters can visually fill in, so it reads best when given room to breathe.