Shadow Nohi 14 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports graphics, retro, playful, bold, sporty, comic, dimensional impact, retro display, headline punch, logo-ready, outlined, inline, layered, blocky, rounded corners.
A heavy, block-built display face with rounded corners and squared counters, set on a mostly geometric skeleton. Letterforms are constructed from stout strokes that are partially hollowed with inset cut-ins, and a repeated offset layer creates a stepped, shadowed edge. The shadow treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a crisp high-contrast rhythm between solid black mass and interior voids. Curves are tight and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and S), while terminals tend to be flat and slab-like, keeping the overall texture compact and punchy.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, logos, badges, packaging, and apparel or sports-style graphics. The layered shadow and cut-out detailing rewards larger sizes, where the stepped depth reads clearly and adds texture without sacrificing legibility.
The combined outline-and-shadow effect gives the font a lively, retro sign-painting energy—confident, attention-seeking, and a bit cheeky. Its dimensional layering reads like classic display lettering used for headlines and marquees, with a sporty, poster-ready presence that feels energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver instant impact through dense black shapes, built-in dimensionality, and a decorative hollowed interior—providing a ready-made “3D/shadow” look without additional styling. It aims to evoke classic display typography for attention-grabbing titling and branding.
Lowercase is sturdy and simplified to match the caps, with single-storey forms and minimal modulation beyond the inset hollows and shadow steps. Numerals follow the same construction, staying wide and highly legible at display sizes while emphasizing the dimensional edge detail.