Shadow Ifre 6 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, comic, bold, dimensionality, attention grabbing, nostalgic signage, friendly display, outlined, drop shadow, 3d, chunky, rounded.
A heavy, rounded display face drawn as an outline with open counters and a consistent offset shadow that reads like a cut-paper or sticker construction. Forms are wide and softly squared with generous curves, simplified joins, and a steady cap height; lowercase has a notably tall x-height for a compact, billboard-like rhythm. The shadow sits as a separate, darker shape tucked to the lower-right, creating a layered, dimensional look while the main letterforms remain airy due to the hollow interior. Numerals and capitals follow the same sturdy geometry, with short, blocky terminals and generally low to moderate stroke modulation driven more by contour and outlining than by pen logic.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, title cards, logos, and packaging where the outline-and-shadow construction can read clearly. It can also work for playful signage or event graphics, especially when large enough to preserve the interior hollows and the offset shadow separation.
The combination of hollow outlines and a crisp offset shadow gives the font a lively, upbeat personality that feels nostalgic and entertainment-oriented. It suggests mid-century signage and comic-title energy, balancing friendly roundness with attention-grabbing dimensional contrast.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dimensional display look using minimal fill—an outlined core paired with an integrated shadow to create instant depth and contrast in a single style. The wide proportions and tall lowercase proportions aim for strong readability and a friendly, contemporary-retro presence in branding and promotional typography.
Spacing appears intentionally roomy, helping the shadow stay legible and keeping counters open at display sizes. Round letters (O, Q, G, e) emphasize the dimensional effect particularly well, while diagonals (V, W, X, y) create dynamic zig-zag silhouettes that enhance the sense of motion.