Shadow Ifsu 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, arcade, bold, graphic, built-in depth, display impact, retro styling, sign-like clarity, outline, inline, drop shadow, beveled, blocky.
A chunky, geometric sans with squared counters, clipped corners, and an outlined construction that reads as a hollow silhouette rather than a filled stroke. Each glyph is drawn with a clean outer contour and a thin internal inline, while a consistent offset shadow sits down and to the right, creating a crisp, dimensional effect. Curves are simplified into rounded rectangles (notably in C, O, S, and 0), and diagonals are straight and sturdy, giving the design an engineered, sign-like rhythm. Spacing and proportions feel display-oriented, with compact apertures and sturdy terminals that prioritize impact over delicate detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product names, event graphics, and logo wordmarks where the built-in depth can do the heavy lifting. It also works well for signage-style applications and bold digital graphics where a retro, dimensional outline is desirable.
The combined outline-and-shadow treatment evokes classic poster lettering and arcade-era graphics, with a confident, slightly cartoonish energy. The 3D cue adds a sense of motion and punch, making the font feel attention-seeking and upbeat rather than formal or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate visual presence through a hollow outline paired with a consistent offset shadow, producing a ready-made 3D display look without additional effects. Its simplified geometry and squared counters suggest a focus on punchy readability in large-format, graphic contexts.
The shadow is integral to the letterforms, not an optional effect, so texture and legibility depend heavily on size and background contrast. The inline detail and tight counters can visually merge at smaller sizes, while at larger sizes the beveled, emblem-like look becomes a defining strength.