Groovy Ohda 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Chortler' by FansyType, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, and 'FTY Garishing Worse' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers/labels, playful, retro, funky, friendly, bouncy, retro flair, playful impact, expressive branding, headline grab, soft, rounded, blobby, chunky, swashy.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, bulbous strokes and subtly uneven contours that create a hand-shaped feel. Forms are compact and weighty with low stroke modulation, a stable upright stance, and a slightly wavy baseline rhythm. Many terminals flare into small teardrops or scooped notches, and counters tend to be tight and organic rather than geometric, giving the alphabet a lively, irregular silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, album or event graphics, and playful branding. It also fits packaging and labels where a friendly retro voice is desired, and works well for logo wordmarks that can capitalize on its distinctive, blobby silhouettes.
The tone is cheerful and nostalgic, evoking 60s–70s poster lettering with a warm, cartoonish confidence. Its bouncy shapes and playful flares feel expressive and informal, leaning toward fun, quirky messaging rather than seriousness or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly recognizable, groovy display personality through inflated proportions, rounded corners, and whimsical terminal gestures. Its irregularity and thick color emphasize character and mood over neutral readability, aiming for bold, nostalgic expression.
At display sizes the distinctive terminals and scooped interior shapes read clearly, while the dense weight and tight counters can feel busy as size decreases. The numerals match the same soft, inflated construction, keeping a consistent, bubbly texture across letters and figures.