Shadow Ifpu 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, graphic, comic-book, cheerful, dimensionality, display impact, signage feel, playfulness, retro styling, outlined, inline, offset, shadowed, blocky.
A bold display face built from open, outlined letterforms with a consistent inner contour and a hard offset shadow that reads as a second, darker layer. Strokes are mostly monoline in feel but rendered as hollow shapes, with crisp joins, squared terminals, and simplified geometry that keeps counters roomy and legible. The caps are sturdy and billboard-like, while the lowercase follows the same chunky construction with single-storey forms and compact details; overall spacing is even and the silhouette stays clean despite the multi-layer effect.
Best suited to short, prominent text where the outline-and-shadow construction can read clearly—posters, headers, storefront-style signage, packaging callouts, and bold logo wordmarks. It also works well for playful event materials and retro-themed graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the layered contours don’t crowd.
The combination of hollow outlines and a dropped, offset shadow gives the design a buoyant, dimensional punch associated with mid-century signage and comic display lettering. It feels upbeat and attention-seeking, with a friendly, slightly theatrical tone that suits energetic headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate impact through depth and separation: a hollow, ink-saving core paired with an offset shadow for dimensional emphasis. Its simplified, blocky construction prioritizes quick recognition and a strong display presence over fine text setting.
The shadow consistently sits to the lower-right, creating a clear directional light illusion and strong figure/ground separation. Round letters (O, C, G) keep smooth curves, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain sharp and high-contrast in their layered construction; numerals match the same outlined, shadowed logic for cohesive titling.