Shadow Gyji 2 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, playful, bold, comic, western, attention grabbing, dimensionality, retro signage, display impact, inline, outlined, beveled, chunky, faceted.
A chunky display face with outlined/inline letterforms and a consistent offset shadow that creates a lifted, dimensional look. Strokes are thick and simplified, with chamfered corners, wedge-like terminals, and occasional notched joins that give the silhouettes a faceted, cut-paper feel. Counters are generally small and geometric, and curves are broad and rounded but restrained by straightened segments and angled shoulders. Spacing appears generous in the samples, helping the busy interior detailing and shadow remain legible at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, logotypes, and packaging where the inline and shadow can function as built-in emphasis. It will also work well for event graphics, retro-themed signage, and short display copy where personality matters more than dense readability.
The overall tone is energetic and nostalgic, evoking vintage signage and cartoon-title lettering. The inline outline and drop shadow add a showy, theatrical flair that reads as fun and attention-seeking rather than formal.
Designed to deliver immediate visual impact through dimensional styling—combining an outlined interior with a crisp offset shadow—so text feels like it’s popping off the page. The faceted terminals and compact counters reinforce a vintage display aesthetic aimed at bold, graphic communication.
The shadow is consistently offset in one direction, producing a strong pseudo-3D effect without true extrusion. The alphabet mixes rounded forms with hard angles, creating a rhythmic, slightly irregular texture that feels hand-shaped even though the construction is systematic.