Back to School
'Retro Groovy Back to School': A 70s Pencil for the Collection's Loudest Design
Most of the Back to School collection leans on a pun or a sincere line to make its point. “Retro Groovy Back to School” takes a different approach entirely — it’s about the look. A colorful pencil, rendered in full 70s-groovy style, curved lettering and all.
Style as the whole pitch
There’s no wordplay to unpack here — the appeal is purely visual, which makes it stand out in a collection where most designs lead with a line of text. If you want something back-to-school themed that reads more like a design choice than a joke, this is that shirt.
The collection’s second retro entry
It’s not the first retro-styled design in the lineup — It’s a Good Day to Learn got there first — but this one commits harder to the aesthetic, going full groovy instead of a lighter retro touch. Together they give the collection a proper retro pairing instead of just one throwback design.
Who it’s for
Anyone who wants their back-to-school shirt to look like a design first and a school shirt second, plus fans of 70s-style graphics generally — this one doesn’t require any particular feeling about the new school year to enjoy.
Shop the design
Find “Retro Groovy Back to School” in the Back to School collection, or see Funny Back to School Shirt Sayings, Ranked by Mood for how the rest of the lineup compares.
Frequently asked questions
How is 'Retro Groovy Back to School' different from 'It's a Good Day to Learn'?
Both pull from a retro visual style, but this one goes further into full 70s groovy territory — bolder color, curvier lettering — where It's a Good Day to Learn is a lighter, more general retro treatment.
Is this design more about the color or the pun?
The color and style do the work here. It's built around a colorful pencil illustration in a 70s-groovy aesthetic rather than a wordplay joke.
