OogieBoogie by J.F.Y. Daniel Gauthier of GautFonts is a free groovy display font shaped around big circular forms, deep cut-ins, and sudden pointed interruptions. That push and pull between round mass and sharp bites gives the lettering a lopsided, dancing rhythm that feels more offbeat than simply retro.
Short headlines, poster titles, album art, party flyers, and playful packaging make the most sense here, especially when you want the words to behave like graphic shapes. The exaggerated roundness gives short text real presence, while the uneven notches and tilted pieces keep it from settling into a smooth, predictable groove.