Shadow Tiku 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, game titles, packaging, gothic, occult, storybook, antique, dramatic, atmosphere, antique flavor, gothic drama, display impact, hand-crafted feel, spiky, calligraphic, incised, angular, flared.
This typeface is a decorative, blackletter-leaning design with sharp, incised terminals and calligraphic modulation. Strokes are slender overall with a mix of straight stems and sweeping curves, and many forms end in pointed wedges or blade-like beaks. Several glyphs show interior cut-ins and small voids that create a carved, hollowed impression, while select strokes carry an offset echo that reads like a subtle shadow accent rather than a continuous outline. Proportions feel classical and slightly narrow, with a notably low x-height and lively, uneven rhythm across letters and figures.
Best used at display sizes where the cut-ins, notches, and shadow-like echoes can be appreciated. It fits headlines, titles, and short phrases for fantasy, gothic, or historical contexts—such as book covers, game branding, event posters, or themed packaging—where atmosphere matters more than long-form readability.
The overall tone is medieval and mysterious, evoking illuminated manuscripts, arcane signage, and old-world drama. The sharp notches and shadowed touches add a slightly eerie, theatrical edge that feels suited to fantasy or gothic themes rather than everyday neutrality.
The design appears intended to blend blackletter-inspired silhouettes with a carved, hollowed detailing and occasional shadow accents to heighten depth and drama. Its short x-height and spiky terminals prioritize period character and visual flair over neutral text texture.
Round letters (such as O and Q) emphasize sweeping bowl shapes with crisp internal detailing, while many lowercase forms rely on simplified, single-story structures with pronounced entry/exit spikes. Numerals follow the same carved, pointed logic, keeping the set visually cohesive and ornamental.