Shadow Gehy 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, cartoon, retro, bold, friendly, attention-grabbing, dimensionality, approachability, nostalgia, display impact, outlined, rounded, chunky, bubbly, soft-cornered.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded, cartoon-like letterforms built from a white interior with a crisp black outline, paired with a consistent offset shadow that sits down and to the right. Shapes are simplified and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way, with soft corners, broad curves, and blocky terminals that keep counters open and readable. The stroke edges stay clean and uniform, while the shadow creates a strong layered silhouette and a sense of depth without relying on fills.
Best suited to short display settings where the outline and shadow can do the heavy lifting—headlines, posters, covers, product packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for stickers, badges, and social graphics where a fun, dimensional look helps text stand out against busy backgrounds.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a comic display energy that feels nostalgic and fun. The offset shadow adds a punchy, poster-like presence that reads as playful rather than formal, making the design feel lively and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a comic, dimensional headline style through an outlined construction and a consistent offset shadow, prioritizing visual impact and friendliness over neutrality. Its rounded geometry and simplified forms suggest a focus on approachable, characterful typography for informal, entertainment-leaning contexts.
The shadow is treated consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, which gives words a cohesive 3D rhythm in lines of text. Round characters (O, Q, 8, 9) emphasize the bubbly construction, and the outline-plus-shadow combination keeps the forms recognizable even at smaller display sizes, though the effect is most impactful when set large.