Shadow Ubno 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, book covers, vintage, theatrical, whimsical, ornate, handcrafted, add depth, create character, signage feel, decorative titling, notched, faceted, chiselled, angular, decorative.
A stylized display serif with tall, condensed proportions and crisp, angular terminals. The strokes are mostly even in thickness, but many joins and ends are cut with sharp, faceted notches that create a carved, poster-like texture. Several glyphs incorporate an offset secondary edge that reads as a built-in shadow or separated inner facet, giving the letters a lightly dimensional, cut-out look without heavy contrast. Curves are tight and controlled, counters are compact, and spacing appears tuned for headline use rather than long reading.
Best suited for posters, headlines, packaging titles, and logo wordmarks where the shadowed, notched detailing can read clearly. It works well for signage-inspired layouts, chapter openings, or themed materials (events, entertainment, boutiques) that benefit from a vintage display voice. For body text, it’s likely most effective in short bursts or larger point sizes to preserve the interior cuts and shadow facets.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical, with a slightly gothic, storybook flavor. The shadowed facets add a sense of craft and spectacle—more marquee or carnival than corporate—while staying clean enough to feel intentional and graphic. It suggests old signage, printed ephemera, and decorative titling where character is more important than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive display voice by combining condensed serif structures with carved, notched geometry and a subtle built-in shadow that adds depth and separation. The consistent use of faceting and offset edges suggests a deliberate attempt to mimic engraved or hand-cut letterforms while remaining sharp and reproducible in print and digital layouts.
Uppercase forms are especially sculptural, with distinctive internal cuts on letters like A, M, N, and W that emphasize a carved or folded-paper effect. Numerals keep the same notched vocabulary and read clearly at display sizes, though the angular details can become busy when set small or tightly tracked.