Shadow Ifli 14 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logo, packaging, signage, retro, playful, bold, graphic, comic, built-in depth, headline impact, retro signage, decorative display, outlined, drop shadow, inline, display, rounded.
A rounded, outlined display face with an open (hollow) interior and a consistent offset shadow that sits down and to the right, creating a layered, dimensional look. The outer contour is smooth and monolinear, while the shadow is rendered as a solid, stepped band that reads like a cut-paper or sign-painted cast. Forms are generally compact and upright, with soft corners and simplified joins; counters stay generous due to the hollow construction, and spacing feels intentionally open for display use. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky silhouette and shadow rhythm, producing a uniform, poster-like texture across lines of text.
Works best for short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where the built-in shadow can function as the primary emphasis. It is especially effective on flat backgrounds and in single-color applications that benefit from strong silhouette and dimensional contrast.
The font projects a cheerful, mid-century signage energy—confident, friendly, and attention-grabbing. Its outlined construction keeps it airy while the offset shadow adds a theatrical, headline-ready punch that feels nostalgic and slightly comic in tone.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly readable, decorative outline letter with a ready-made shadow effect, evoking vintage advertising and sign lettering while staying clean and geometric enough for modern display composition.
The shadow treatment is a defining feature and will dominate the color/ink impression, especially at smaller sizes where the fine outline and interior void can visually simplify. The consistent shadow direction makes the face feel like a built-in effect, best used where that dimensionality is desired rather than subtle.