Shadow Ifko 2 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, packaging, retro, arcade, comic, industrial, playful, dimensional impact, retro styling, display emphasis, graphic lettering, poster punch, chamfered, octagonal, outlined, inline, beveled.
An outlined display face built from chunky, chamfered, near-octagonal forms with frequent diagonal cuts at corners. The letters are primarily stroke-less interiors with a consistent outer contour, plus a crisp inline/edge detail and a hard offset drop shadow that reads as a solid black extrusion. Curves are minimized in favor of straight segments, giving counters and bowls a faceted geometry; apertures tend to be tight and squarish. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, producing an energetic rhythm, and the shadow is consistently cast in the same direction to reinforce a pseudo-3D effect.
Well suited for headlines, logos, posters, and splashy branding where a graphic, dimensional look is desired. It also fits game UI titles, event flyers, and packaging accents, especially when you want a retro arcade or comic-industrial feel with strong silhouette recognition.
The overall tone feels bold, game-like, and slightly tongue-in-cheek, evoking classic arcade graphics and sign-painted or sticker lettering. The extruded shadow adds a punchy, poster-ready impact while the hollow construction keeps it airy rather than heavy.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, faceted display alphabet with built-in dimensionality via outline and offset shadow, providing instant emphasis without needing additional styling. Its chamfered geometry and consistent shadow direction suggest a focus on punchy, reproducible letterforms for bold, attention-grabbing settings.
Legibility is strongest at medium-to-large sizes where the outline, inline cuts, and shadow separation stay distinct; at smaller sizes the interior details and tight apertures may visually merge. The angular construction gives the design a mechanical, cut-metal flavor that pairs well with high-contrast color treatments.