Shadow Ifry 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, retro, bold, playful, graphic, poster, attention grabbing, vintage display, dimensional effect, sign lettering, outlined, drop shadow, slab serif, blocky, tall.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared terminals, compact counters, and a crisp inline outline that creates a hollowed, sign-painter feel. Each glyph is paired with a hard-edged offset shadow, producing a strong two-layer silhouette and pronounced depth. Proportions are generally tall with sturdy verticals, while curves (C, O, S) are tightly rounded and kept structurally rigid. The overall rhythm is uniform and punchy, with clean joins and consistent shadow direction that reads clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage where the outline-and-shadow construction can read as a deliberate effect. It works especially well when you want a high-impact, retro graphic voice and have enough size/spacing to keep the inner outline and shadow from filling in visually.
The combination of outline and offset shadow gives a classic showcard, circus-poster energy—confident, loud, and a bit nostalgic. It feels designed to grab attention quickly and to look intentionally graphic rather than subtle or text-like.
The design appears intended to deliver instant visibility and depth through a built-in outline and offset shadow, echoing traditional showcard lettering and print-era poster typography. The sturdy slab structure keeps letterforms stable while the layered treatment adds flair for attention-grabbing display use.
The shadow is consistently offset and separated enough to remain distinct, making the face feel dimensional even without color. Notches and squared inner corners add a carved, mechanical crispness that reinforces the vintage display tone.