Shadow Ifpu 5 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, playful, theatrical, comic, 3d effect, visual impact, vintage display, headline focus, sign painting, inline, outlined, offset, drop shadow, decorative.
A decorative serif with an outlined, hollow construction and a consistent offset shadow that creates a crisp dimensional effect. The letterforms are built from sturdy, fairly traditional proportions, with bracketless slab-like serifs and rounded joins that keep counters open and readable. The interior inline contour tracks the outer silhouette closely, producing a layered, engraved look, while the shadow sits as a sharp, separate plane to one side, giving strong figure–ground contrast. Curves are smooth and geometric, terminals are clean, and the overall rhythm is bold and poster-like despite the airy, unfilled strokes.
Best suited for large-size typography such as headlines, posters, menus, packaging, and signage where the outline-and-shadow effect can read cleanly. It can also work for short logotypes or wordmarks that benefit from a built-in dimensional accent.
The combination of hollow outlines and a hard-edged shadow reads as vintage display typography—showcard, storefront, and mid-century advertising. It feels upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a slightly theatrical, novelty tone that suits headlines meant to stand out rather than blend into body text.
Designed to deliver an immediately recognizable 3D display look through a hollow outline paired with an offset shadow, balancing classic slab-serif structure with a lively, promotional feel. The intent appears to be maximum impact and legibility at display sizes while keeping the interior light through open counters and unfilled strokes.
The shadow treatment is uniform across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain cohesion in longer strings of text. Round letters (O, Q, 0) emphasize the layered construction particularly clearly, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H) reinforce the sign-painting, blocky character.