Groovy Ohpi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logo marks, album art, groovy, playful, retro, funky, bubbly, attention grabbing, retro flavor, expressive display, decorative motion, friendly impact, rounded, swashy, soft corners, curvy, high-ink.
A heavy, rounded italic display face with soft, inflated strokes and frequent teardrop terminals. Letterforms lean consistently to the right and use swooping entry/exit strokes that create a lively, wave-like rhythm across words. Counters are generally small and pinched, with compact internal spaces and smooth, continuous curves rather than sharp joins. Capitals have prominent curls and swelling shoulders, while lowercase forms stay stout with broad bowls and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn flow that still maintains clear baseline alignment.
Best suited for short, prominent settings where its chunky curves and swashy motion can be appreciated—posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and expressive branding. It also works well for retro-themed titles and large-format applications where the dense counters won’t compromise clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, channeling a fluid, dancey energy associated with vintage sign painting and 60s–70s-inspired pop aesthetics. Its chunky curves and swashy details feel friendly and celebratory, leaning more toward fun and personality than restraint or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a flowing, retro personality. By combining a strong slant, rounded weighty strokes, and decorative terminals, it aims to create instant visual movement and a memorable, era-evocative voice.
The numerals match the same soft, swelling construction and italic slant, reading as sturdy, poster-like figures rather than technical text figures. Several letters feature distinctive curled terminals and sculpted inner notches, giving the face a distinctive silhouette at headline sizes but increasing texture and density in longer passages.