Shadow Ifho 6 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, bold, cartoon, dimensional effect, attention grabbing, vintage flavor, friendly tone, outlined, inline, drop shadow, rounded, bouncy.
A chunky, soft-serif display face built from bold, rounded letterforms drawn as white interiors with a crisp black outline. Each glyph carries a consistent offset drop shadow that sits down and to the right, creating a dimensional, cut-paper effect. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, terminals are blunt, and counters are large and open, while the overall rhythm stays lively with slightly bouncy shapes and varied optical widths across letters. Numerals and capitals follow the same outlined-and-shadowed construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display typography where the outlined forms and offset shadow can read clearly—posters, titles, product packaging, storefront-style signage, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for short, high-impact phrases where the dimensional effect is part of the visual identity.
The font reads as cheerful and attention-seeking, with a nostalgic, sign-painting and comic-title flavor. Its outline and shadow treatment adds a friendly “pop” and a sense of depth that feels theatrical and upbeat rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate impact through a built-in outline and shadow, giving designers a ready-made dimensional headline style without additional effects. The rounded, friendly construction prioritizes approachability and legibility at display sizes while emphasizing a vintage showcard or cartoon sensibility.
The shadow is treated as a solid, uniform offset that acts like a secondary silhouette, which boosts separation on light backgrounds but can visually thicken and darken tight areas at smaller sizes. The outline weight is consistent across the set, helping mixed-case text stay visually unified in longer headlines.