Shadow Imri 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, circus, western, playful, theatrical, attention grabbing, vintage signage, dimensional effect, decorative display, slab serif, inline, outlined, drop shadow, display.
A high-contrast slab serif display face built from bold, poster-like letterforms with pronounced bracketed slabs and crisp, upright construction. Each glyph is drawn with an inline/outlined treatment that creates a hollowed interior contour, paired with a consistent offset drop shadow that reads as a solid black cast to the lower-right. Counters are generous and rounded, and the overall rhythm is sturdy and emphatic, with chunky terminals and compact joins that keep the shapes cohesive at large sizes. Numerals match the same decorative logic, combining strong vertical stems with the same inset outline and shadowed depth.
Well-suited for large-scale display typography such as posters, event graphics, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and vintage-inspired packaging. It can also work for logos and short wordmarks where the dimensional shadow and inline detail can be appreciated.
The font conveys a vintage showcard energy—part old-west signage, part circus or vaudeville playbill—thanks to its bold slabs, inset linework, and dimensional shadow. The combination feels festive and attention-seeking, with a slightly nostalgic, handcrafted display character.
The design appears intended to deliver instant impact with a classic sign-painting and showcard feel, using an inset outline and consistent drop shadow to create depth and a strong, decorative presence in headlines.
The inline contour and the offset shadow create a layered, dimensional effect that remains visually consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Because the shadow is a key part of the silhouette, the design reads best when given enough size and spacing so the inset and cast shadow don’t visually merge.