Shadow Maja 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, retro, comic, whimsical, chunky, attention, dimensionality, retro charm, friendly tone, display impact, rounded, bubble, outlined, layered, soft corners.
A chunky, rounded display face with inflated, bubble-like letterforms and heavily softened terminals. The black primary shapes are paired with an interior cut-out/inline and a consistent offset contour that reads like a built-in drop shadow, creating a layered, dimensional silhouette. Counters are tight and often stylized as small voids, while curves dominate over straight segments for an overall puffy geometry. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving the set an intentionally irregular, hand-drawn rhythm while remaining clearly legible at headline sizes.
Best suited to bold headlines, poster titles, event graphics, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where a lively, dimensional look is desired. It also fits playful editorial splash headings and kids/entertainment-facing branding, especially when the shadowed outline can be given room to read clearly.
The font projects a cheerful, cartoonish energy with a strong throwback feel, like signage or playful packaging from mid-century-to-’70s-inspired design. Its dimensional shadowing adds a theatrical, attention-grabbing tone that feels fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver instant impact through oversized, rounded forms and a built-in shadow/inline treatment that creates depth without additional styling. Its irregular widths and softened shapes suggest a deliberately informal, friendly display voice optimized for attention and personality over text-density.
The internal cut-outs and offset shadow detail are integral to the design and can visually fill in at smaller sizes, so the type benefits from generous sizing and spacing. The numerals and capitals match the same inflated construction, helping the set feel cohesive for punchy, short-form messaging.