Groovy Vipa 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gliker' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, album covers, groovy, playful, retro, bouncy, quirky, retro flavor, expressive display, attention grab, playful tone, rounded, organic, bulbous, wavy, compact.
A heavy, compact display face with softly rounded terminals and subtly wavy contours that make each stroke feel hand-shaped rather than geometric. Curves are swollen and slightly pinched in places, creating a lively in-and-out rhythm along verticals and bowls. Counters are generally small and irregular, and joins often look gently scooped, giving the alphabet a cohesive “molded” texture. The lowercase shows simplified, tall forms with minimal detailing, while numerals echo the same chunky, rounded construction for a consistent, poster-like color on the page.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, branding wordmarks, and packaging where its chunky forms and groovy rhythm can be appreciated. It also works well for retro-themed campaigns, event promotions, and entertainment or food-and-drink collateral that benefits from a playful display voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, leaning into a 60s–70s poster sensibility with a friendly, slightly goofy charm. Its irregularity reads intentional and expressive, adding motion and personality even in static text.
This font appears designed to capture a retro, groovy display feel through thick, rounded strokes and intentionally uneven contouring, prioritizing personality and visual rhythm over neutrality. The consistent bold color and compact proportions suggest an emphasis on attention-grabbing titles and brand-forward statements.
The strong ink presence and narrow interior spaces can make long passages feel dense, but the distinctive silhouettes keep words recognizable at display sizes. The character shapes maintain a consistent soft-edge treatment, which helps the irregularity feel controlled rather than messy.