Shadow Leve 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, retro, sporty, punchy, loud, playful, add depth, signal motion, grab attention, retro display, angular, chiseled, beveled, faceted, outlined.
A slanted, heavy display face built from sharp, angular forms with pronounced cuts and chamfered corners. The letterforms are wide and forward-leaning, with strong thick–thin shifts created by wedge-like strokes and abrupt terminals rather than smooth curves. A distinct offset shadow and interior cut-outs give the shapes a layered, dimensional feel, producing clear separation between the main fill and secondary contours. Counters are compact and irregularly faceted, and the rhythm is energetic with slightly varied widths across characters.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where the dimensional shadow and cut-out detailing can be appreciated. It can work well for logos, sports or esports branding, event posters, packaging, and merchandising where a high-impact, retro-energetic voice is desired. For longer reading, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain legibility.
The overall tone is bold and attention-seeking, with a retro, action-oriented flavor reminiscent of classic poster lettering and team or arcade aesthetics. The shadowed, carved look adds drama and motion, making the font feel assertive and fast.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a combination of italicized momentum, carved angular construction, and a built-in shadow that reads as depth. The hollowed areas and faceting suggest a stylized, display-first approach focused on personality and texture over neutral readability.
The hollowed details and shadow layer are visually prominent at headline sizes, but they create busy interiors that can reduce clarity at small sizes or in dense paragraphs. The italic slant and sharp joins amplify the sense of speed; spacing appears tuned for display, with some characters feeling naturally tighter due to their faceted counters.