Shadow Imfu 6 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, retro, bold, playful, theatrical, confident, depth, impact, display, nostalgia, emphasis, dimensional, outlined, inline, layered, poster-like.
A serif display face built from hollow, outline-driven letterforms with a consistent inline/outer contour system. The forms are sturdy and fairly broad, with crisp, squared terminals and bracketed-looking serif structures that stay legible despite the open counters. An offset duplicate stroke creates a clear drop-shadow effect, adding depth and a dimensional, layered look while keeping the main outlines dominant.
Works best for display settings such as posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks where a dimensional outline can carry the visual. It’s also well-suited to retro-inspired branding, event graphics, and editorial titles that benefit from a bold, decorative serif without becoming overly ornate.
This font projects a bold, attention-grabbing tone with a playful, poster-like energy. The outlined construction and offset shadow give it a slightly retro, sign-painting feel that reads as confident and a bit theatrical rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact headlines by combining an outline/hollow construction with a built-in offset shadow for instant dimensionality. Its proportions and crisp detailing prioritize clear recognition at large sizes, where the layered contours and shadow can read as a deliberate graphic feature rather than texture.
The shadow is consistently offset, producing a stable direction of depth across the set and giving the characters a slightly extruded presence. The mix of strong outer contours and open interiors keeps counters from filling in, while the shadow adds weight and texture around curves and joins.