Shadow Lemy 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, event titles, art deco, vintage, theatrical, ornate, showcard, dimensional effect, signage style, headline impact, vintage flair, inline, shadowed, decorative, flared, sculpted.
A decorative serif display with sculpted, flared terminals and sharply modulated strokes. The letterforms are built from heavy outer shapes combined with consistent interior cut-ins and an offset inline/secondary contour that reads as a cast shadow, creating a dimensional, poster-like effect. Curves are clean and geometric, counters tend toward round and open, and the overall rhythm alternates between solid masses and crisp negative slivers that emphasize the high-contrast structure. Numerals and capitals feel especially monumental, with pronounced diagonals and wedge-like feet that reinforce the carved look.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, editorial headlines, packaging fronts, and event or venue titling where its dimensional detailing can read clearly. It can also work for short wordmarks and badge-style compositions, especially when paired with simpler body text for contrast.
The font projects a classic show-title energy—glamorous, slightly mischievous, and steeped in early 20th‑century signage aesthetics. The shadow/inline detailing adds drama and movement, giving headlines a marquee presence and a sense of theatrical polish.
Designed to deliver immediate, high-impact display typography with a built-in sense of depth and ornament. The consistent cut-in and offset shadow treatment suggests an intention to mimic vintage engraved or sign-painted lettering while remaining crisp and graphic in modern layouts.
The shadowed interior detailing is visually integral, so spacing and color gain strongly affect readability; it stays clearest at headline sizes where the cut-ins and offsets have room to breathe. Round letters (O, Q, G) and diagonal-heavy forms (K, V, W, X, Y) showcase the dimensional construction particularly well.