Shadow Ifbi 9 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, titles, retro, playful, bold, theatrical, graphic, instant depth, display impact, sign style, headline emphasis, outlined, inline, offset, dimensional, crisp.
A clean, outline-driven display face with open counters and an inset inline that creates a hollow, double-line construction. Each glyph is paired with a consistent offset shadow element, producing a crisp, dimensional look without adding full stroke weight. Forms lean geometric with smooth round curves (notably in C/O/Q) and squared terminals on many straight strokes; joins are tidy and edges feel deliberately sharp. Spacing and rhythm read even in text, with the shadow offset staying consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where the outline and shadow can breathe—posters, event titles, signage, packaging callouts, and large typographic branding moments. It can work for short lines of text in supportive roles, but the dimensional detailing is most effective at headline sizes.
The combination of outline lettering and a hard offset shadow gives the font a lively, retro sign-painting and poster-title energy. It feels cheerful and attention-seeking, with a slightly theatrical, marquee-like presence that reads as fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic outlined-lettering look with built-in depth, offering instant emphasis and a finished sign-style effect without additional graphic styling. The consistent inline and offset shadow suggest a focus on decorative impact and quick recognizability in display typography.
The shadow is rendered as a solid, detached offset accent rather than a soft blur, so the effect stays legible and graphic at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same outline-plus-shadow logic, keeping the set visually cohesive for headlines and short bursts of copy.