Shadow Imby 1 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, children’s, playful, retro, cartoon, bold, bouncy, attention grabbing, dimensionality, youthful tone, headline clarity, outlined, drop shadow, rounded, chunky, soft corners.
A compact, rounded sans with thick outlined letterforms and open counters. Each glyph is drawn as a hollow/inline construction with a consistent black outline and a crisp offset shadow that drops down and left, creating a dimensional, sticker-like silhouette. Terminals are softly squared and curves are generously rounded, with simplified geometry and sturdy verticals that keep shapes readable despite the decorative treatment. Numerals and lowercase follow the same bubble-like structure, maintaining a uniform shadow direction and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm across the set.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo or badge work where a fun, dimensional look is desirable. It also works well for playful UI callouts, stickers, and social graphics, especially when set large with ample breathing room.
The combination of hollow outlines and a hard offset shadow gives the face a cheerful, retro display energy reminiscent of comic titling and mid-century sign graphics. It feels friendly and attention-seeking rather than formal, with a lighthearted tone that reads well in short, bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact outlined display style with built-in depth, prioritizing instant legibility and a friendly, cartoon-leaning personality. The consistent shadow direction and simplified forms suggest it’s meant for bold branding and titling rather than extended reading.
The shadow is an integral part of the design and can dominate at smaller sizes, so the font performs best when given enough scale and spacing. The narrow proportions help long headlines fit, while the strong outline-plus-shadow construction keeps the overall word shape punchy on light backgrounds.