Shadow Ifba 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, stickers, retro, playful, bold, comic, posterish, attention grab, dimensionality, nostalgia, decorative display, outlined, inline, 3d, offset, blocky.
A rounded, geometric sans with hollow, outlined letterforms and an offset shadow that reads like a duplicated contour. Strokes are built from clean curves and simple straight segments, producing broad bowls and softly squared terminals. The interior is largely open, with a consistent outline weight and a crisp, stepped shadow edge that adds depth without filling the counters. Spacing and rhythm feel display-oriented, with chunky proportions in capitals and friendly, single-storey lowercase shapes.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, event graphics, packaging, and signage where the outlined shadow can do the heavy lifting. It also works well for playful branding marks and social graphics, especially when used at medium to large sizes where the interior space and shadow detail remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage and comic display lettering. The shadowed outline gives a dimensional, attention-grabbing feel that reads as fun rather than formal, making the text feel lively and graphic.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display face that combines airy outlined construction with a built-in shadow for instant dimensionality. It prioritizes bold presence and a friendly geometric voice over understated text setting.
The drop-shadow is consistently offset and behaves like a hard-edged extrusion, creating clear directionality and a strong silhouette even at a distance. Numerals share the same rounded construction and shadow treatment, keeping the set visually unified.