Shadow Maju 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, cartoon, friendly, punchy, dimensional impact, retro display, friendly branding, novelty styling, rounded, soft, bubble, outlined, shadowed.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, bulbous terminals and compact counters that give each letter a chunky, inflated silhouette. The forms are largely monoline in feel, but a consistent inner highlight/inline and an offset secondary contour create a dimensional, shadowed look, producing small cut-in voids and layered edges. Corners are fully rounded, apertures are tight, and several glyphs show quirky, hand-drawn irregularities that add bounce and movement. Spacing appears generous and the overall rhythm is bold and even, prioritizing impact over fine detail.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, packaging titles, and logo wordmarks where the dimensional outline/shadow can read clearly. It also works well for playful branding, kids-oriented materials, and retro-inspired graphics that benefit from bold shapes and a decorative edge treatment.
The font reads as upbeat and humorous, with a nostalgic sign-painting and candy-wrapper energy. Its rounded shapes and dimensional outline/shadow treatment give it a toy-like, approachable tone that feels loud without being aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum display impact through rounded, balloon-like letterforms enhanced by an inline highlight and offset shadow contour, creating a built-in dimensional effect. The slightly irregular, hand-made feel suggests it aims for character and warmth rather than strict geometric precision.
The inner linework and offset edge detail are integral to the style and will be most legible at medium-to-large sizes; at very small sizes the layered contour and tight counters may visually fill in. Numerals follow the same inflated, outlined construction and maintain a consistent, poster-friendly presence.