Groovy Ekba 12 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Funky Holiday' by Koplexs Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album covers, headlines, logos, packaging, groovy, playful, funky, bubbly, retro, retro evocation, high impact, expressive display, playful branding, rounded, blobby, soft, organic, wonky.
A chunky, rounded display face with inflated, blobby strokes and softly bulging terminals. Curves dominate, counters are small and teardrop-like, and joins often pinch slightly before swelling back out, creating a liquid, hand-formed feel. The overall rhythm is uneven in a deliberate way, with subtle irregularities in bowls and shoulders that keep the texture lively while staying cohesive. Numerals and letters share the same pillowy silhouette and heavy, compact internal spaces, giving strong color and impact in short set lines.
Well suited for posters, event flyers, and headlines where its bold, groovy texture can carry the composition. It can also work for logo wordmarks, album/playlist artwork, and playful packaging or merch graphics, especially when paired with simple supporting type.
The font projects a playful, psychedelic energy with a distinctly retro, late-60s/70s poster sensibility. Its soft, swelling forms feel friendly and a bit mischievous, leaning into a cartoonish, funhouse mood rather than a clean geometric voice.
The design appears intended to evoke a retro psychedelic display look through exaggerated rounded strokes and organic, flowing construction. Its priority is personality and visual impact, delivering a distinctive, fun silhouette for attention-grabbing titles and branding.
Because of the heavy fills and tight counters, the design reads best when it has room to breathe; additional tracking and generous line spacing help preserve character definition. The irregular swelling creates a strong pattern on the page, making it more suited to display than dense text.