Shadow Kisi 6 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, whimsical, cartoon, lively, depth effect, display impact, retro charm, handmade feel, light color, outlined, shadowed, bouncy, rounded, hand-drawn.
A lively outlined display face with rounded, slightly irregular contours and an offset shadow that creates a dimensional, cut-out look. Strokes are largely monoline in feel but rendered as hollow forms, with a consistent inner counter line and a bold drop-like offset that varies by glyph. Terminals are soft and bulbous, curves are generous, and straight strokes have a subtly hand-shaped wobble that keeps the texture informal. Spacing reads moderately open for an outlined style, and letterforms show small width and shape fluctuations that add rhythmic variety across words.
Best suited to short-form display typography where the outline and shadow can read clearly: posters, storefront or event signage, product packaging, playful logos, and social graphics. It can also work for punchy pull quotes or section headers when set large with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century sign painting, cartoon title cards, and playful packaging. The outline-and-shadow construction feels lighthearted and attention-grabbing rather than formal, giving text a friendly, animated presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice using a hollow outline and offset shadow to create instant depth and a vintage sign-like character. The slight irregularity in shapes suggests an aim for hand-made charm and visual energy rather than strict geometric precision.
The shadow is strong enough to register at headline sizes and creates a clear directional depth effect, while the hollow interiors keep the color from becoming too heavy. Numerals and caps share the same rounded, inflated construction, and the lowercase maintains the same buoyant, informal rhythm for longer display lines.