Groovy Ahli 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dh Mondwild' by Ahmad Jamaludin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album art, groovy, playful, retro, funky, bubbly, attention-grab, nostalgia, playfulness, expressive display, soft corners, bulbous, swollen, wavy, blobby.
A heavy, soft-edged display face with rounded terminals and swollen strokes that subtly pinch and flare, creating a wavy, undulating rhythm. Counters are compact and irregularly shaped, giving letters a blobby, hand-formed feel while maintaining clear silhouettes. The set leans on chunky bowls, short crossbars, and gentle notches rather than sharp joins, producing a cohesive, rubbery texture across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, event posters, album/playlist artwork, brand marks, and packaging where a retro, cheerful personality is desired. It can work for short blurbs or slogans at larger sizes, but the heavy forms and tight counters make it less appropriate for extended small-text reading.
The overall tone is lighthearted and nostalgic, evoking 1960s–70s poster lettering and playful packaging typography. Its squishy shapes and animated curves read as friendly and expressive rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, psychedelic-leaning display voice through exaggerated, rounded forms and a lively, wavering stroke profile. Its consistent softness and sculpted black shapes prioritize character and immediacy over neutrality.
Spacing and letterfit appear intentionally roomy in the sample text, helping the dense black forms breathe. Numerals follow the same inflated, rounded logic, staying highly graphic and attention-seeking in a headline setting.