Shadow Waza 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, magazine titles, packaging, fashion, editorial, cabaret, art deco, dramatic, drama, retro luxe, space saving, stylized titling, brand voice, condensed, slanted, sculpted, high-waisted, stylized.
A very condensed, forward-slanted display face with tall proportions and a rhythmic, calligraphic flow. Strokes are smooth and low-contrast, with tapered terminals and occasional wedge-like cuts that make counters feel sliced or notched rather than purely open. The letterforms lean on long verticals and narrow bowls, creating a tight, upright texture even in lowercase, while the figures follow the same elongated, streamlined construction. Overall spacing reads compact and columnar, emphasizing a continuous vertical cadence across words and lines.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, fashion or culture editorial, poster titling, and boutique branding where its narrow footprint and dramatic slant can create strong vertical emphasis. It can also work for labels and packaging that benefit from a sleek, retro-tinged personality, particularly when set large and with breathing room.
The font carries a sleek, theatrical elegance—equal parts runway editorial and vintage nightclub signage. Its slanted, sculpted forms feel confident and performative, with a hint of retro sophistication that can read both glamorous and slightly mysterious.
The design appears intended to deliver an ultra-condensed, stylish italic voice with sculpted interior shaping that adds visual intrigue beyond a standard condensed sans or serif. Its consistent tall rhythm suggests it’s built to make titles feel fast, refined, and theatrical while maintaining a clean, controlled silhouette.
The design relies on distinctive internal cut-ins and sharp joins that add a carved, shadowed flavor at display sizes. Because the forms are extremely narrow with fine interior shaping, clarity improves when given ample size and generous line spacing, especially in longer phrases.