Shadow Joju 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, retro, cartoon, cheery, bold, dimensional effect, display impact, retro tone, playful branding, rounded, bubble-like, inline, outlined, layered.
A very heavy, rounded display face built from soft, tube-like strokes with a prominent hollow/inline treatment that creates a cut-out center and a second, offset contour reading as a shadowed layer. Terminals are fully rounded, curves are smooth and geometric, and counters tend toward circular or oval shapes (notably in O/0 and many lowercase bowls). The overall rhythm is bouncy and friendly, with simplified joins and consistent stroke mass that favors clarity at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, playful branding, and short logo wordmarks where the hollow shadow effect can read clearly. It also works well for stickers, badges, and social graphics that benefit from a bold, dimensional outline.
The look is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage, candy packaging, and cartoon title cards. The hollow-and-shadow construction adds a dimensional, poster-like punch while keeping the tone lighthearted rather than serious.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded silhouette while using a hollow inline plus shadow offset to suggest depth without adding true shading. It prioritizes character and visibility for attention-grabbing display typography over text-density or long-form readability.
The shadow/offset layer is subtle but consistent, giving the letters a stacked, two-line feel and enhancing separation on light backgrounds. Round punctuation dots and compact, approachable lowercase forms reinforce the playful character, while the numerals keep the same bubbly construction for cohesive titling and badges.