Shadow Kivy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, comic, cheerful, whimsical, dimensionality, retro display, playful impact, headline clarity, outlined, shadowed, bouncy, rounded, hand-drawn.
A lively, outline-forward display face with a consistent offset shadow that creates a dimensional, cutout look. Letterforms are round and soft at the corners, with simplified geometry and a slightly bouncy rhythm from subtle irregularities and varying character widths. Strokes are defined by a thin outer contour while the shadow adds a heavier secondary presence, producing strong light/dark separation and clear interior counters. Overall proportions feel compact in the lowercase, with short extenders and a small x-height relative to the caps.
Best suited to short, prominent text where the outline-and-shadow effect can stay crisp—headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding marks. It can also work for invites, social graphics, and labels where a fun, dimensional display style is desired, while longer paragraphs may feel busy due to the strong shadow contrast.
The combination of hollow outlines and a bold drop shadow reads upbeat and attention-seeking, with a vintage sign-painting and cartoon-title energy. It feels friendly and informal rather than technical, leaning into charm and visual punch over restraint.
Designed to deliver instant personality and depth through a hollow outline paired with a directional shadow, evoking retro display lettering and printed ephemera. The forms prioritize friendliness, legibility at display sizes, and a consistent 3D-like impact across caps, lowercase, and figures.
The shadow consistently falls to one side, giving the set a unified directional lighting effect. Numerals and capitals match the same rounded, slightly quirky construction, keeping the texture cohesive in mixed-case settings.