Shadow Kiwi 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, titles, playful, retro, whimsical, hand-drawn, cartoonish, instant depth, decorative display, handmade feel, retro flavor, inline, outlined, drop shadow, layered, bouncy baseline.
A decorative display face built from rounded, slightly irregular letterforms with an outlined/inline construction and a consistent offset shadow that creates a layered, dimensional look. Strokes show strong contrast between thick black fills and thin contour lines, with frequent internal cut-outs that keep counters airy. Curves are soft and bulbous, terminals are generally rounded, and overall spacing feels open; widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a lively rhythm. Lowercase forms sit low with compact bodies and relatively short extenders, while capitals are tall and roomy, giving mixed-case settings a distinctly top-heavy silhouette.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as posters, event titles, product packaging, and logo-style wordmarks where the inline and shadow effects can serve as a primary graphic feature. It is particularly effective in playful branding, retro-themed layouts, and display typography that benefits from a dimensional, illustrated look.
The font projects a lighthearted, vintage-leaning personality—part sign-painting charm, part comic display energy. Its shadowed, hollowed detailing reads as festive and attention-seeking rather than formal, suggesting motion and buoyancy in text lines.
The design appears intended as a ready-to-use dimensional display font, combining hollow/inline interiors with an offset shadow to deliver instant depth and decoration. Its rounded forms and variable letter widths aim for an approachable, handcrafted feel that stands out in headline contexts.
The shadow treatment remains directionally consistent across the set, functioning as a built-in secondary layer that adds depth without needing extra styling. The overall drawing is intentionally uneven in places, which enhances its handmade character and makes it best suited to larger sizes where the inline and shadow details can breathe.