Groovy Ekvy 12 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, event promos, playful, retro, bubbly, funky, friendly, nostalgia, expressiveness, attention, playfulness, display, rounded, blobby, soft, wavy, organic.
A heavy, rounded display face built from inflated, blobby strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms are mostly monoline in feel with subtly uneven swelling, giving a hand-formed, liquid silhouette rather than strict geometric construction. Counters are small and irregular, and many joins pinch or bulge slightly, creating a wavy rhythm across words. The overall texture is dense and dark, with compact internal spaces and a generally smooth, cornerless finish.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, album/playlist artwork, festival or party promotions, playful packaging, and brand moments that want a retro-pop voice. It can also work for logos or wordmarks where a soft, groovy attitude is desired, while extended small-size text is less ideal due to the dense counters.
The font reads as cheerful and nostalgic, evoking 60s–70s poster lettering and playful pop culture. Its gooey curves and lumpy modulation give it a whimsical, carefree tone that feels more expressive than formal. The result is approachable and fun, with a deliberately imperfect groove.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, groovy display voice through exaggerated weight, rounded contours, and intentionally irregular stroke behavior. Its construction prioritizes character and rhythm over neutrality, aiming to make even simple words feel animated and fun.
In the sample text, the tight counters and heavy mass make it happiest at larger sizes where the inner shapes can breathe. The figures and uppercase carry the same inflated character, helping headlines and short phrases feel cohesive and bold without needing additional ornament.