Shadow Imbo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, bold, graphic, comic, instant depth, display impact, headline utility, retro styling, graphic emphasis, outlined, offset, drop shadow, blocky, rounded.
A chunky, sans-serif display design built from open, outlined letterforms with a consistent, offset shadow that reads like a second layer beneath the main outline. Strokes are mostly uniform in thickness with rounded corners and simplified geometry, mixing straight segments with broad curves for a soft, approachable silhouette. The shadow is rendered as a solid, stepped shape offset down and to the right, creating a clear faux-3D depth while keeping the counters largely open. Proportions lean wide and sturdy in the caps, with compact joins and a generally even rhythm across letters and figures.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where the built-in shadow can carry the visual hierarchy. It also works well for signage and promotional graphics that benefit from a dimensional, outlined display style.
The overall tone feels retro and upbeat, with a poster-like punch and a friendly, cartoon-leaning energy. The outlined construction and hard offset shadow add a theatrical, attention-grabbing presence that suggests signage and headline styling rather than quiet text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver instant visual depth without additional layout effects, combining an outlined face with a consistent offset shadow for a ready-made dimensional display look. Its rounded, simplified forms prioritize bold presence and friendly character over fine typographic nuance.
The shadow layer is visually dominant enough to function as a built-in effect, so color choices and background contrast will strongly influence legibility. Figures and punctuation follow the same outlined-plus-shadow logic, giving mixed-case settings a cohesive, branded look.