Shadow Gyvi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, showcard, dynamic, bold, built-in depth, attention grabbing, vintage display, graphic emphasis, inline, outline, offset, layered, cartoonish.
A slanted, high-contrast display face built from an outlined skeleton with a narrow interior inline and a consistent offset shadow that reads like a second layer. Curves are round and open, terminals are clean and slightly squared, and joins stay crisp despite the layered construction. Uppercase forms are compact and energetic, while lowercase keeps a simple, readable structure with single-storey a and g and a slightly bouncy rhythm. Numerals echo the same open counters and offset depth, giving the set a cohesive, dimensional silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headline typography, product packaging, and branding marks where the outlined-and-shadowed construction can deliver instant depth. It can also work for short signage or title treatments, especially when you want a vintage, dimensional look without adding graphic effects.
The combination of italic motion, hollowed strokes, and the offset shadow gives the font a lively mid‑century sign-painting and poster feel. It reads as upbeat and attention-seeking, with a theatrical, marquee-like presence that feels friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver built-in dimensionality through an inline outline plus a fixed drop shadow, creating a ready-made showcard aesthetic. Its italic stance and rounded, simplified letterforms prioritize impact and personality over neutral text utility.
The shadow is consistently cast in the same direction across glyphs, which strengthens the 3D illusion and makes word shapes pop. Because the primary strokes are outlines with internal striping, the face tends to look brightest at larger sizes where the layered details remain distinct.