Shadow Josi 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, retro, whimsical, crafty, cartoonish, built-in depth, display impact, handmade charm, novelty styling, hand-drawn, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, inline detail.
A lively, hand-drawn display face with rounded forms, slightly irregular curves, and a buoyant rhythm. Strokes are heavy but articulated with a consistent inner cut/inline and an offset secondary contour that creates a dimensional, shadowed look. Letterforms lean gently and vary in width and silhouette, giving the set an organic, marker-like personality. Counters are generous and mostly round, with softened joins and tapered terminals that keep dense shapes from feeling rigid.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding where the dimensional shadow/inline styling can shine. It also works well for invitations, labels, and social graphics that benefit from a handcrafted, retro novelty voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and mischievous, with a nostalgic, novelty-sign feel. Its shadowed, hollowed detailing adds a toy-like depth that reads as friendly and attention-seeking rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display presence with built-in dimension—combining a hollowed inline and offset shadow to create instant depth without additional styling. Its irregular, hand-rendered proportions suggest an aim toward personality and charm over strict geometric consistency.
The inline and shadow effect are visually integral to the design, so the font reads best when the interior detailing has enough pixel/print resolution to remain clear. The numerals match the letters’ rounded, slightly wobbly construction, maintaining a cohesive, handmade texture across the set.