Shadow Ifre 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, event flyers, retro, playful, bold, comic, posterish, dimensionality, attention grab, nostalgia, display impact, signage, outlined, inline, drop shadow, offset, high contrast.
This typeface uses a bold, rounded skeleton that is drawn as an outline with a clean inner counter line, producing a hollow, inline look. A consistent offset duplicate creates a hard-edged shadow that reads as a solid slab behind the main outline, giving strong depth without gradients. Curves are smooth and geometric, terminals are blunt, and joins are simplified, yielding sturdy, sign-like letterforms. Proportions are generally broad with generous bowls and open counters, while the outline and shadow geometry stays uniform across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
This font is best suited to display settings where the outline-and-shadow construction can read clearly: posters, big headlines, logos, packaging fronts, and promotional graphics. It works particularly well when you want a bold presence with built-in dimensionality, and it benefits from larger sizes and ample spacing to keep the shadow and inner line from visually crowding.
The combination of hollow outlines and an offset shadow creates a lively, attention-grabbing tone that feels nostalgic and display-forward. It suggests mid-century signage and comic or headline lettering, with a lighthearted, punchy energy that prioritizes impact over subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver instant dimensional impact through a disciplined outline-plus-shadow system. By pairing rounded, approachable forms with a graphic offset layer, it aims to evoke classic sign and headline aesthetics while staying legible and punchy in short bursts of text.
The shadow is consistently offset, producing a clear directional depth cue and a crisp two-layer silhouette. The outlined construction means interior spaces remain bright, which helps large headlines feel less heavy while keeping strong edge definition.