Shadow Note 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, circus, poster, vintage, playful, dimensionality, show poster, retro flair, impact, slab serif, layered, inline, notched, woodtype.
A heavy slab‑serif display face with squared proportions and blunt terminals, built around large, confident forms. The lettershapes are embellished with an interior inline and irregular cut-ins that create a carved, slightly distressed look, while an offset secondary layer reads as a consistent drop shadow. Curves are rounded but tightly controlled, counters are relatively small, and the overall texture is dense and attention-grabbing with strong black mass punctuated by the hollowed detailing.
Best used for large-scale display typography such as posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, and bold branding marks where the shadow and inline can remain legible. It also suits packaging and label-style applications that benefit from a vintage showpiece look rather than continuous text reading.
The font evokes classic showbill and Old West woodtype traditions, mixing bravado with a playful theatricality. Its layered construction and carved interior details give it a nostalgic, handmade feel suited to bold, extroverted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver instant impact through a layered, dimensional construction and carved interior detailing, echoing traditional woodtype and show poster aesthetics. Its goal is to feel decorative and memorable, prioritizing character and presence over neutrality.
Uppercase characters appear more formal and poster-like, while the lowercase introduces quirkier silhouettes and uneven interior cuts that amplify the handcrafted impression. Numerals follow the same layered logic, reading clearly at larger sizes where the inline and shadow can separate cleanly.