Shadow Tida 7 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, fantasy titles, game ui, film posters, album art, mysterious, occult, hand-drawn, spiky, ancient, atmospheric display, ritual lettering, textural effect, dramatic titling, angular, calligraphic, scratchy, rune-like, edgy.
A very thin, hand-rendered display face with sharp, tapered strokes and a slightly irregular, jittery contour that mimics pen or brush pressure. Letterforms are predominantly narrow and upright with variable glyph widths, frequent pointed terminals, and occasional internal cut-ins and slits that give counters a carved, hollowed feel. Curves (C, G, O, Q, S) are faceted and uneven rather than geometric, while straight stems often show subtle waviness and asymmetrical joins. Spacing and rhythm read intentionally loose and organic, prioritizing texture over uniformity.
Best suited for display applications where texture and mood are primary: horror and dark-fantasy titles, game branding and UI headings, film/poster typography, album covers, and event promos. It can also work for chapter openers, pull quotes, or short taglines where the irregular, carved look is an asset rather than a distraction.
The overall tone feels arcane and atmospheric, like inscribed markings or ritual lettering. Its spiked terminals and scratchy modulation suggest tension and drama, lending an eerie, fantastical flavor suited to dark or mythic themes.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-inked or carved inscription, combining calligraphic thinness with angular, cut-out detailing to create a shadowed, hollow impression. Its goal is expressive atmosphere and stylistic character more than neutral readability.
In the sample text, the thin strokes and irregular edges create a lively, flickering color on the page, but the distinctive shapes and narrow forms make it most comfortable at larger sizes. Numerals and punctuation match the same carved, pointed style, helping the set feel cohesive for titling and short bursts of text.