Groovy Itba 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Puddy Gum' by Agny Hasya Studio and 'Milkyway' by RagamKata (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, album art, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, funky, friendly, bouncy, retro flair, playful display, attention grab, handmade feel, rounded, puffy, blobby, soft, bulbous.
A heavy, rounded display face with a strong rightward slant and smooth, inflated strokes. Letterforms are built from soft, bulbous shapes with tapered joins and occasional teardrop-like terminals, producing a liquid, hand-drawn feel. Counters are generally compact and irregular, and the baseline rhythm gently undulates, giving the set an intentionally imperfect, lively texture. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction for a cohesive look in headings and short calls to action.
Best suited for short, bold statements where personality matters—posters, event flyers, album/playlist covers, packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for logos or badges that need a thick, friendly presence, and for punchy social graphics where legibility at large sizes is key.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, with a warm 60s–70s poster sensibility. Its soft, swollen forms read as friendly and humorous rather than formal, leaning into a carefree, feel-good energy that suits attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears aimed at evoking a groovy, hand-rendered display look through exaggerated weight, rounded geometry, and a lively slanted rhythm. Its forms prioritize charm and visual impact over strict regularity, creating an expressive texture that feels casual and era-referential.
The italicized stance and uneven inner shapes create motion even in static text, while the dense, dark silhouette favors larger sizes. Curvy characters like S, J, and g emphasize the font’s gooey, rhythmic flow, and the set maintains consistent weight and softness across caps, lowercase, and figures.