Shadow Yaba 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Seitu' by FSD, 'Noah' by Fontfabric, 'Glendale' by Sarid Ezra, 'Gravita' by TipoType, and 'Megabyte' by Type Atelier (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, punchy, quirky, comic, attention grab, retro flavor, crafted texture, brand character, chunky, rounded, notched, cutout, poster-ready.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky, geometric forms and a compact, blocky rhythm. Many glyphs feature consistent cut-ins and small wedge-like nicks at terminals and joins, creating a carved or chipped silhouette rather than smooth continuous strokes. Counters are mostly round-to-oval and generous for the weight, while joins stay sturdy and simplified. Spacing reads even in display sizes, and figures echo the same bold, cutout construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for short text at display sizes—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks—where the bold mass and notched detailing can read clearly and add personality. It can also work for playful pull quotes or large UI moments, but the distinctive cut-ins make it less ideal for extended body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and slightly mischievous, with a vintage display flavor that feels at home in playful branding and attention-grabbing headlines. The notched details add a handmade, crafted energy—somewhere between cartoon signage and retro poster lettering—without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded base, then differentiate itself through consistent cutout notches that suggest a shadowed or carved effect. The result is a high-visibility display face that balances strong silhouettes with a memorable, crafted texture.
The cutout/notch motif appears repeatedly across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the design a distinctive stamped or chipped-wood character. Round letters (O, Q, a, e) keep strong legibility for such a heavy style, while diagonals and terminals (V, W, Y, k) emphasize the angular nicks as a signature detail.