Groovy Ohbu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, event promos, groovy, playful, retro, funky, cheerful, attention grab, retro flavor, expressive display, friendly impact, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, swashy, quirky.
A heavy, slanted display face with chunky, sculpted letterforms and rounded terminals. Strokes are broadly consistent but subtly pinched and flared, creating a lively rhythm and a hand-shaped feel rather than strict geometric construction. Counters tend to be compact and organic, and many letters show gentle swelling along stems and curved joins, giving the alphabet a buoyant, rolling texture. The figures match the letters in weight and personality, with similarly inflated curves and compact interior spaces.
Best suited for display settings where its chunky curves and rhythmic slant can be appreciated—posters, album or event graphics, packaging, and bold branding moments. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers when you want a distinctly retro, playful voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, channeling a lighthearted, dancey energy associated with vintage signage and poster lettering. Its exaggerated curves and soft, swelling shapes read as friendly and humorous, with a mild sense of theatrical flair.
Likely designed to deliver a strong, attention-grabbing presence with a fun, vintage-leaning character. The inflated strokes, rounded terminals, and animated contours suggest an emphasis on expressive word shapes and a groovy, headline-first aesthetic.
The silhouette-driven design prioritizes bold shapes over fine detail, so spacing and texture become the main expressive tools. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy massing can merge, while at headline sizes the distinctive curves and swashy inflections become a key feature.