Shadow Jofu 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, cartoon, lively, friendly, attention, nostalgia, decoration, dimensionality, fun, rounded, outlined, inline, shadowed, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display face built from soft, swollen strokes with a consistent black outline and an inner inline that creates a hollowed, double-contour look. An offset duplicate stroke functions as a shadow/accent, giving the letters a layered, dimensional feel without becoming fully three-dimensional. Terminals are blunted and curves are generous; counters are compact but kept open by the interior linework. Proportions are slightly irregular and bouncy, with noticeable variation in character widths that adds hand-drawn energy while maintaining a coherent rhythm across the set.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, event headers, product packaging, storefront-style signage, and logo wordmarks where the outlined shadow effect can be appreciated. It can also work for playful UI titles or social graphics, especially when paired with simpler body text for contrast.
The overall tone is cheerful and nostalgic, reminiscent of mid-century signage and comic titling. The combination of outline, inline, and shadow reads as decorative and attention-grabbing, projecting a fun, approachable personality rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended as a decorative display font that amplifies impact through layered contouring and a built-in shadow accent, delivering a vintage-leaning, cartoon-friendly look that remains legible in bold headline settings.
The shadow/offset detailing is subtle but consistent, helping separate letters when set large while adding visual texture. At smaller sizes, the interior inline and shadow accents may visually merge, so the design reads best when given room to breathe.