Shadow Fipe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, packaging, arcade, comic, retro, bold, playful, dimensional impact, retro display, graphic punch, playful branding, blocky, outlined, beveled, angular, chunky.
A chunky, block-constructed display face with outlined letterforms and an offset shadow that reads like a stepped, extruded edge. Strokes are built from straight segments with sharp corners and occasional notches, producing a chiseled, cut-paper silhouette. Counters are mostly rectangular and tightly drawn, while the shadow offset adds layered depth and a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm. Proportions are compact with sturdy capitals and simplified lowercase forms that keep a consistent, monoline-like outline presence across the set.
Best suited for short display settings such as headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, game titles/UI labels, and punchy packaging callouts where the outlined shadow can do the heavy lifting. It also works well for merchandise graphics and event promos that want a bold, dimensional, retro-comic look.
The overall tone is energetic and game-like, mixing cartoon punch with a retro sign-paint and arcade sensibility. The shadowed outline gives it a poster-ready impact that feels playful rather than formal, with a slight ruggedness that suggests handmade or stamped graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate impact through a combination of hollow outlines and a consistent offset shadow, creating depth without relying on fills. Its blocky geometry and simplified counters prioritize legibility and punch in large-scale, attention-grabbing typography.
The offset shadow consistently sits to one side and down, creating strong directional lighting and a three-dimensional cue even at moderate sizes. At smaller sizes the interior spaces and outline/shadow separation may visually merge, so it benefits from generous sizing and contrasty backgrounds.