Groovy Ulvu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album covers, event promos, playful, groovy, retro, whimsical, friendly, retro flavor, playful branding, attention grabbing, handmade feel, rounded, blobby, soft, organic, bouncy.
A very heavy display face with soft, rounded terminals and irregular, hand-drawn contours that create a wavy silhouette. Strokes are broadly consistent but subtly lumpy, with gentle swelling and pinching that gives each letter a buoyant, rubbery feel. Counters tend to be small and rounded, and many forms show distinctive scooped notches and asymmetrical joins. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, producing an intentionally uneven rhythm while maintaining clear, high-impact letterforms.
Best suited to display settings where bold, characterful letterforms are an asset: posters, product packaging, album/playlist artwork, event promotions, and short headlines. It can work for brief blurbs or pull quotes at generous sizes, but the dense weight and busy contours are most effective when used sparingly and with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is cheerful and carefree, leaning into a late-60s/70s poster sensibility with a slightly quirky, cartoonish warmth. Its bouncy shapes and softened geometry feel approachable and fun rather than formal or technical, making the text read like a voice with personality.
The design appears intended to evoke a nostalgic, groovy display look with an intentionally imperfect, hand-shaped feel. It prioritizes personality and visual punch over strict geometric consistency, aiming for memorable titles and branding that feel fun, retro, and informal.
The texture becomes more pronounced in longer lines, where the irregular curves and varying internal shapes create a lively, almost wiggly baseline and word color. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction and read best when given space rather than packed tightly.