Shadow Imde 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, playful, bold, theatrical, comic, add depth, grab attention, retro display, poster impact, inline, outlined, offset, display, chunky.
A condensed display face built from an outline with a hollow interior and a crisp, offset shadow that reads like a second contour. Strokes alternate between straighter verticals and rounded bowls, with frequent chamfered corners that keep the silhouettes snappy. The internal counters are generous and consistent, while the shadow offset creates a strong directional rhythm across both capitals and lowercase. Numerals and punctuation follow the same outlined, shadowed construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, storefront-style signage, packaging titles, and logo wordmarks where the built-in shadow can do the work of a graphic effect. It can also add character to pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The combination of hollow outlines and a hard drop-shadow gives the font a poster-like, mid‑century display energy. It feels attention-seeking and upbeat, with a slightly cheeky tone that suits headlines meant to look “printed” and dimensional rather than purely flat.
The design appears intended to deliver instant dimensionality and impact through an inline outline plus shadow treatment, evoking classic print and sign typography. Its condensed proportions and high-contrast outline make it efficient for tight headline spaces while still reading as decorative and expressive.
The shadow consistently falls to one side and slightly downward, producing a clear faux-3D effect even at moderate sizes. Rounded forms (O, C, G, e) stay smooth inside the outline, while angular joins and notches add a hand-cut, sign-painting flavor. Spacing appears tuned for display settings, where the shadow’s visual mass becomes part of the overall width and rhythm.