Shadow Imby 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, comic, friendly, bold, dimensional display, attention grab, retro styling, playful branding, outlined, inline shadow, rounded, display, cartoonish.
A rounded, display-oriented sans with open counters and a consistent outline construction. Each glyph is drawn as a hollow form with a clear interior, then paired with a solid offset component that reads as a simple drop shadow, creating a two-layer silhouette. Strokes have soft corners and slightly irregular, hand-drawn-feeling joins, while curves stay broad and smooth for a buoyant rhythm. Overall proportions are compact and chunky, with simple geometric terminals and an emphasis on legibility at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short callouts where the outline-and-shadow effect can do the work of adding depth and contrast. It can also be effective in logos, packaging fronts, and playful merchandising graphics where a retro, cartoon-leaning display voice is desired.
The combination of hollow letters and offset shadow gives a cheerful, throwback personality that feels pop-forward and slightly comic. It reads as upbeat and attention-seeking rather than formal, with a lighthearted tone that suits fun, family-friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver instant impact through a layered, dimensional look without relying on color, combining hollow letterforms with an offset shadow to create a bold, decorative presence. It prioritizes personality and clarity in large display settings over neutral text performance.
The shadow offset is strong enough to create clear dimensional separation even in all-caps settings, and the outlined construction keeps interiors airy despite the heavy visual presence. Numerals follow the same rounded, hollow-plus-shadow logic, maintaining a consistent sign-paint/retro poster flavor across the set.