Groovy Jovi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, event flyers, brand marks, groovy, playful, retro, friendly, bouncy, retro flavor, expressive display, handmade feel, high impact, warmth, rounded, blobby, soft, swashy, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face with a pronounced rightward slant and soft, blunted terminals. Strokes are chunky and rubbery, swelling and tapering in a hand-drawn way that creates lively, uneven rhythm without breaking overall consistency. Counters are generally compact and rounded, and many forms lean on teardrop-like joins and bulbous ends that give letters a squishy, inked look. Numerals and capitals follow the same inflated, flowing construction, with slightly idiosyncratic shapes that emphasize motion over strict geometry.
Best suited for short, high-impact display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, album artwork, and event flyers where its bold, rounded motion can carry the message. It can also work for playful brand marks and retro-themed graphics, while longer passages benefit from larger sizes and comfortable spacing.
The font projects a relaxed, feel-good energy with a distinctly retro, poster-ready attitude. Its buoyant curves and wavy stroke behavior read as cheerful and informal, leaning into a carefree, psychedelic-tinged tone that feels approachable rather than serious.
The letterforms appear intended to evoke a vintage, free-flowing sign/brush sensibility with an exaggerated, soft-weighted silhouette. The focus is on expressive rhythm and personality—prioritizing fluid movement, friendly curves, and eye-catching mass for display-driven typography.
The design favors continuous, brush-like flow, with occasional exaggerated curves and soft hooks that create a dancing baseline impression in words. Because of the dense weight and compact counters, it reads best when given generous size and breathing room rather than tight setting.