Shadow Kifo 3 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, whimsical, hand-drawn, quirky, dimensionality, attention-grab, vintage display, handmade charm, personality, inline, shadowed, outline, decorative, cartoony.
A decorative inline face built from thin outer contours with an offset interior stroke that reads as a cast shadow. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with hairline connections and thicker curved terminals, producing a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Counters are open and rounded, curves are soft, and joins lean more organic than geometric. The shadow/inline is consistently displaced, creating a dimensional, sign-painter feel across both caps and lowercase, while spacing stays relatively tight and compact in text.
Best suited to display work where the inline shadow can read clearly—posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short, playful pull quotes or titles, but is less appropriate for long passages or small UI text where the internal shadow detail may reduce clarity.
The overall tone is playful and nostalgic, evoking vintage signage, carnival lettering, and mid-century display typography. The offset inner shadow adds a theatrical, attention-grabbing character that feels lighthearted rather than formal.
Designed to deliver a dimensional, outlined look with an integrated shadow, giving plain letterforms instant personality and a vintage display presence. The intent appears focused on creating a lively, handcrafted impression that stands out quickly in titles and branding.
The dimensional effect is strongest in rounded forms (O, Q, S, 8) where the inner offset creates a clear sense of depth. Some glyphs show deliberately quirky proportions and slightly wobbly stroke behavior, reinforcing a handmade look. The light construction and interior detailing make it visually busy at small sizes but striking at display scales.