Groovy Anfu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio and 'Otter' by Hemphill Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logo marks, packaging, event promos, playful, cheeky, groovy, friendly, bouncy, retro charm, visual impact, expressive display, approachability, blobby, rounded, soft, chunky, wobbly.
A heavy, rounded display face with blobby, hand-formed contours and gently wobbly outlines. Strokes stay consistently thick with fully softened terminals, producing an almost rubbery silhouette rather than a crisp geometric one. Counters are compact and rounded, and many letters show subtle asymmetry and swelling that creates a lively rhythm across words. The overall spacing reads generous and open for such a dense style, helping the shapes remain legible at larger sizes.
This font is best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its chunky, groovy shapes can read clearly—posters, album or gig graphics, packaging, café menus, party invitations, and playful brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The tone is upbeat and lighthearted, with a retro, feel-good energy that nods to playful 60s–70s display lettering. Its soft, inflated forms feel approachable and humorous, making text look informal and celebratory rather than serious or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, retro-leaning display voice with a soft, bubbly presence and a deliberately irregular rhythm. Its priorities seem to be personality and impact over neutrality, giving designers an expressive option for fun, high-visibility typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rounded, bubbly construction, and the numerals match the soft, chunky weight. The font maintains a cohesive “puffed” look across the set, with distinctive, slightly irregular curves that give it a handmade personality.