Groovy Urni 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, kids titles, groovy, playful, whimsical, retro, storybook, retro charm, expressive display, playfulness, attention grabbing, flared, bulbous, soft corners, wavy, swashy.
A decorative display face with heavy, softly modeled strokes and frequent flared terminals that create a wavy, hand-cut silhouette. Curves are bulbous and occasionally pinched, with teardrop bowls and inward scoops that give counters an animated, irregular rhythm. Serifs (where present) read as rounded wedges rather than crisp slabs, and stems often taper subtly into foot-like finishes. Uppercase and lowercase maintain consistent weight but vary in width and internal shaping, producing an intentionally uneven, lively texture in lines of text.
Best used at display sizes where the sculpted terminals and quirky counters can be appreciated. It works well for posters, event titles, album or playlist artwork, and packaging that aims for a playful retro tone. For longer passages, it is more effective in short bursts—pull quotes, section headers, and branding accents—rather than dense body text.
The letterforms communicate a cheerful, offbeat personality with a clear retro flavor. Their bouncy proportions and quirky terminals feel friendly and theatrical, leaning toward a psychedelic/poster sensibility rather than formal typography. Overall, the tone is lighthearted and attention-seeking, suited to expressive headlines.
The design appears intended to evoke a lively, vintage-leaning mood through irregular contours, flared ends, and exaggerated curves. By prioritizing characterful silhouettes and rhythmic variation over strict uniformity, it aims to deliver instant personality and strong visual presence in headline settings.
Round letters (like O/Q) emphasize asymmetry through tilted or off-center inner forms, and several glyphs feature distinctive curled or hooked details that enhance the handmade impression. Numerals follow the same soft, flared logic, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings.