Shadow Tihy 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, branding, book covers, mysterious, occult, elegant, whimsical, ethereal, atmospheric display, shadowed depth, decorative elegance, cutout, split stroke, monolinear, calligraphic, airy.
A very light, monolinear display face with tall, gently tapered strokes and frequent split, cutout-like interruptions that make forms feel partially hollowed. Curves are smooth and open, terminals are soft and slightly flared, and many joins are minimized so counters and bowls read as separated segments rather than continuous outlines. The alphabet shows a subtle shadow-like doubling or offset accent in places, adding depth without adding weight, while overall spacing remains open and delicate. Numerals and capitals keep the same narrow, vertical posture, with simplified construction and consistent thin stroke behavior.
Best used in headlines and short display settings where the hollowed cuts and shadow accents can be appreciated—such as posters, title sequences, packaging, boutique branding, and book or album covers. It can work for atmospheric pull quotes or short passages when set with generous size and leading.
The cut and shadowed strokes create a spectral, incantatory tone—refined rather than rough, with a sense of secrecy and theatricality. Its airy construction reads as magical and enigmatic, suited to moods that lean gothic, mystical, or avant-garde.
The design appears intended to blend calligraphic elegance with a hollowed, shadowed effect, delivering a delicate display voice that feels dimensional and slightly otherworldly while staying minimal in stroke weight.
At smaller sizes the internal cuts and shadow accents may soften or disappear, while at larger sizes they become the primary character-defining detail. The design favors gesture and silhouette over dense texture, producing a light, drifting rhythm across lines of text.