Shadow Maja 6 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, comic, bubbly, cheerful, impact, dimension, nostalgia, whimsy, decorative, rounded, soft, outlined, inset, chunky.
A rounded, heavy display face built from inflated, soft-cornered forms with minimal stroke modulation. Each glyph is filled but features an inset contour and an offset secondary outline that reads like a built-in shadow, giving the letters a dimensional, cut-out look. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like, terminals are blunted, and curves dominate the overall construction. Spacing feels generous and the silhouette is consistently bulbous, keeping word shapes bold and legible at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, storefront signage, and logo marks where the built-in depth can be appreciated. It also works well for playful branding, kids-oriented materials, and retro-themed event graphics when set at display sizes.
The font projects a lighthearted, throwback tone with a cartoonish friendliness. Its dimensional shadow treatment and bouncy curves evoke mid-century signage and playful packaging, leaning more fun than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded silhouette while adding instant dimensionality through an inset and shadow effect. It prioritizes personality and visual presence over neutrality, functioning as a ready-made decorative display style.
The shadow/inset detailing is integral to the design, creating interior highlights and a layered edge that becomes busier at small sizes. Numerals share the same rounded, slightly whimsical construction, supporting cohesive titling and headline settings.