Groovy Epvu 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, album covers, playful, retro, funky, friendly, bouncy, expressiveness, nostalgia, impact, whimsy, handmade feel, rounded, soft, blobby, brushy, loopy.
A chunky, rounded display face with swelling strokes and softened terminals that create a blobby, almost brush-like silhouette. The forms lean forward and feel loosely drawn, with gently uneven curvature and elastic joins that give the letters a wavy rhythm. Counters are generally open but irregular, and the overall set favors broad, simple shapes over crisp geometry, producing a smooth, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited for display settings where strong character matters: posters, event headlines, music and entertainment branding, packaging, and short editorial callouts. It performs especially well at larger sizes, where the curvy stroke behavior and quirky shapes can read as intentional texture rather than distortion.
The tone is lighthearted and nostalgic, channeling a carefree, dancey energy associated with mid-century and 70s-inspired lettering. Its forward slant and buoyant curves make it feel informal, warm, and a little mischievous—more about personality than precision.
Likely designed to deliver an expressive, period-flavored look with thick, friendly shapes and a handwritten looseness. The goal appears to be immediate visual impact and a groovy, informal voice for branding and titling rather than long-form readability.
The heaviest areas often pool at curves and bends, emphasizing a liquid, hand-formed feel. Rounded shoulders and bulbous terminals reduce sharpness, while the digit set follows the same soft, inflated logic for consistent display use.