Groovy Koba 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, album art, groovy, playful, retro, cheerful, psychedelic, expressiveness, nostalgia, attention-grab, friendliness, soft terminals, bulbous, blobby, rounded, wavy.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blobby forms and consistently softened terminals. Strokes swell and pinch subtly, creating a gentle, wavy rhythm rather than strict geometric construction, with small, rounded counters that stay open enough for headline use. The silhouette feels organic and hand-shaped, with occasional flared joins and bouncy curves that vary the perceived stroke width across each letter without introducing sharp contrast.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, event titles, album/playlist art, packaging callouts, and expressive logotypes. It can also work for large-size quotes or playful signage where character and immediacy matter more than long-form readability.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, channeling a carefree, pop-leaning retro sensibility. Its gooey curves and bouncy proportions read as friendly and humorous, giving text a lively, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality through rounded, swelling strokes and a buoyant, uneven rhythm associated with retro display lettering. It prioritizes bold silhouettes and a fun, tactile feel that reads quickly and leaves a strong stylistic imprint.
Capitals are compact and chunky with pronounced rounding, while lowercase keeps a simple, single-story feel in key shapes (notably the ‘a’) and maintains a consistent, soft-footed baseline presence. Numerals match the same inflated language, making mixed text feel unified and poster-like.