Shadow Isko 2 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, reverse italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, bold, graphic, dimensional, attention-grabbing, retro display, 3d effect, sign lettering, branding, outline, inline, offset, blocky, rounded.
A chunky, display-oriented sans with rounded outer contours and a crisp outline construction. The letterforms are built from hollow interiors with a consistent stroke boundary, then paired with a hard offset shadow that drops down and to the right, creating a strong dimensional effect. Counters are generally generous and circular, while terminals and joins stay blunt and geometric; diagonals (like in V/W/X) remain sturdy and evenly weighted. Spacing reads tight and compact in text settings, with the shadow adding visual mass and a pronounced baseline presence.
Best suited to large-size applications where the outline and shadow can read cleanly: posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, and short signage phrases. In longer text, the strong shadow and compact rhythm can become visually dense, so it performs best for titles, labels, and emphasis rather than body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century sign lettering, arcade-era graphics, and poster titling. The combination of hollow forms and heavy offset shadow feels theatrical and attention-seeking, with a friendly, cartoon-like warmth from the rounded geometry.
Designed to deliver instant impact through a dimensional outline-and-shadow construction, balancing sturdy geometric shapes with rounded friendliness. The consistent extrusion-like offset suggests an intention toward retro display typography that remains legible while feeling decorative and graphic.
The shadow is treated as a solid, unified extrusion rather than a soft cast, giving the face a cut-paper or stamped look. Lowercase and numerals maintain the same dimensional logic, helping mixed-case settings stay cohesive and punchy.