Groovy Ulra 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, groovy, retro, cheeky, cartoon, retro flair, playful impact, handmade feel, poster punch, blobby, soft, rounded, wobbly, hand-cut.
A very heavy, soft-edged display face with rounded, blobby forms and irregular contours. Strokes look as if they were cut from rubber or drawn with a broad marker, creating gently wavy sides, uneven terminals, and occasional pinched joins. Counters tend to be small and slightly off-center, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy rather than mechanically consistent. The figures and lowercase share the same chunky, compact build, with simple, high-impact silhouettes built for short reading distances.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, album/event promos, playful branding, packaging, and punchy social graphics. It works especially well at large sizes where the uneven edges and tight counters become a defining texture; for longer copy, use it sparingly as a headline or short callout.
The tone is lighthearted and retro, with a groovy, hand-made character that reads as friendly and comedic. Its wobbly geometry and cushioned weight evoke 60s–70s pop culture, party posters, and kid-oriented packaging, prioritizing charm and personality over refinement.
Likely designed to deliver an immediate, high-contrast silhouette with a hand-formed, groovy flavor—prioritizing warmth, humor, and retro energy. The deliberate wobble and soft massing suggest an aim to feel human and tactile while staying bold and highly legible in short phrases.
The irregularities are consistent enough to feel intentional: curves bulge and taper subtly, horizontals and verticals don’t look perfectly squared, and spacing appears lively rather than strictly even. In longer lines, the dense color can feel poster-like, so it benefits from generous tracking and line spacing when used in text blocks.