Shadow Imgi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, retro, showcard, playful, theatrical, bold, dimensionality, vintage display, attention grabbing, sign-like styling, outline, inline, shadowed, decorative, display.
A decorative serif with an outline-and-inline construction and a consistent offset shadow that reads as a second contour. Letterforms use sturdy, fairly compact proportions with pronounced bracketed serifs and round, slightly calligraphic transitions on curves. Strokes are defined more by contour than fill, creating a hollow look with crisp internal counters and a strong perimeter. The shadow offset is even and directional across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the set a dimensional, sign-painter feel while preserving clear silhouettes.
Best used for display applications such as posters, event titles, storefront or wayfinding signage, packaging fronts, and logo/wordmark treatments where the shadowed outline can carry the design. It works well when paired with simpler text faces for body copy, letting the layered contours function as an accent at larger sizes.
The typeface projects a vintage, showy tone—part marquee, part editorial headline—mixing classic serif structure with a playful 3D illusion. Its layered outlines add energy and a sense of movement, suggesting nostalgia and spectacle rather than restraint.
The design intent appears to be creating a classic serif headline face with built-in depth: a hollowed contour plus an offset shadow that delivers instant dimensionality without additional graphic effects. The goal is strong presence and character for branding and titling contexts.
Figures and capitals appear especially suited to large sizes where the double-line detailing and shadow separation remain legible. In dense settings, the internal lines and shadow can visually thicken or shimmer, so generous tracking and simplified color contrast help maintain clarity.