Shadow Olka 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, craft branding, playful, handmade, whimsical, retro, crafty, dimensional impact, hand-drawn charm, friendly display, retro flair, outlined, shadowed, sketchy, rounded, bouncy.
A lively, rounded display face built from bold outline forms with an offset shadow that creates a hollow, dimensional look. Strokes have a hand-drawn, slightly wobbly geometry with uneven internal counters and occasional doubled lines that mimic marker or brush retracing. Terminals are soft and rounded, curves are generous, and joins favor friendly, simplified construction over strict typographic regularity. The shadow/inline treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a cohesive, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, stickers, product packaging, and playful branding—especially where a hand-made or illustrative tone is desired. It can also work for invitations, classroom materials, and social graphics, but the outlined shadow detail is likely too busy for small UI text or dense body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a doodled, crafty character that feels approachable and fun. Its outlined shadow effect adds a touch of retro sign-painting and comic-title energy without becoming harsh or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, hand-drawn display voice with built-in dimension, using a hollow outline and offset shadow to create immediate visual impact without requiring additional styling. The slightly irregular contours suggest an emphasis on personality and warmth over strict geometric precision.
Capitals read as sturdy and open, while the lowercase keeps a casual, slightly quirky texture that becomes more noticeable in longer strings. The decorative outline-and-shadow detailing is visually prominent, so the face performs best when given enough size and breathing room to keep the interior shapes from filling in.