Shadow Isni 2 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, reverse italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, retro, playful, loud, comic, arcade, dimensionality, attention grabbing, retro display, signage, outlined, beveled, angular, chunky, three-dimensional.
A heavy, wide display face built from outlined letterforms with a consistent offset shadow that creates a crisp 3D cutout effect. Strokes are chunky with pronounced internal counters, and many joins are chamfered or notched, giving the geometry a beveled, faceted feel. Curves are broad and somewhat squared-off, while terminals often end in straight cuts; the overall rhythm is blocky and compact with a tall lowercase presence and large, open bowls.
Best suited to large-size applications where the outline and shadow can read clearly, such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and bold logo or wordmark treatments. It can also work well on packaging and merch where a dimensional, high-impact look is desired.
The combination of hollowed outlines and a hard-edged drop shadow reads as energetic and attention-seeking, with a distinctly retro, sign-painting-meets-arcade sensibility. It feels playful and punchy rather than formal, leaning into a fun, poster-like voice.
Designed to deliver maximum shelf-impact through a hollow outline plus offset-shadow construction, evoking dimensional lettering commonly seen in vintage advertising, arcade aesthetics, and comic display typography.
The shadow direction is uniform across the set, producing a strong sense of depth and making the counters and negative space a key part of the design. The outline thickness and the inner cut-ins/notches add texture that becomes especially noticeable at larger sizes.