Shadow Jopi 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, theatrical, poster-like, boldly outlined, attention, nostalgia, dimensionality, decorative, slab serif, outlined, inline, drop shadow, rounded corners.
A heavy slab-serif display face built from thick, rounded-shoulder forms with prominent bracketless serifs and softened corners. The letterforms are constructed as dark silhouettes with a clean interior inline/outline that creates a hollowed, sign-painted feel, and a consistent offset shadow that adds depth and a dimensional, cutout look. Curves are generous and slightly bulbous, counters are relatively open for the weight, and joins are sturdy; the overall rhythm feels compact and emphatic with slightly varied character widths typical of a classic display serif.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where the inline-and-shadow construction can do its work. It can also add a period flavor to packaging and event graphics, especially when paired with simpler body text.
The combination of inline outlines and an offset shadow reads as vintage and showy, evoking old posters, carnival or circus signage, and mid-century advertising. It feels friendly and attention-grabbing rather than formal, with a hint of whimsy from the rounded terminals and chunky serifs.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a dimensional, outlined treatment that references classic print and sign typography. Its sturdy slab-serifs and consistent shadow suggest it was drawn for attention-forward titles rather than continuous reading.
The shadow treatment is consistent across the set and creates strong figure/ground separation, especially in capitals. The style is most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the inline and shadow details remain crisp; at small sizes the interior outline and shadow may visually merge.