Shadow Ahzi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, playful, vintage, bold, quirky, carnival, display impact, dimensionality, retro signage, decorative branding, outlined, inline, drop shadow, soft serifs, rounded.
A decorative serif with a bold, rounded skeleton built from high-contrast forms. Each glyph is drawn as a hollow outline with a clean inner counter, then reinforced by a consistent offset shadow that creates a dimensional, cut-paper effect. Serifs are soft and bracketed, corners are eased rather than sharp, and strokes swell and taper in a way that reads as display-oriented rather than text-focused. Uppercase feels broad and sturdy, while lowercase retains a tall, prominent x-height and compact, friendly proportions; numerals follow the same outlined-plus-shadow construction for a unified set.
Works best for posters, mastheads, event titles, menu headers, packaging, and bold logo wordmarks where an outlined, dimensional look is desirable. It also suits short callouts and labels in layouts that want a vintage or theatrical flavor.
The combination of hollow outlines and a strong offset shadow gives a lively, retro showcard tone—confident, attention-seeking, and slightly whimsical. It evokes signage, headline typography, and classic display lettering where depth and contrast are part of the personality.
Designed to deliver instant impact through an outline-plus-shadow construction, combining classic serif warmth with a graphic, dimensional treatment. The intent is clearly display-forward: readable at a glance, visually memorable, and stylistically distinctive for branding and promotional typography.
The shadow is visually integral and fairly heavy, so the face benefits from generous spacing and clean backgrounds. At smaller sizes the interior white shapes and shadow mass can compete, making it best suited to large-scale use where the dimensional effect can breathe.