Shadow Orvu 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, art deco, vintage, theatrical, playful, display, dimensionality, ornament, vintage flavor, attention grabbing, inline, outlined, drop shadow, geometric, monoline.
A high-contrast display face built from an outlined, inline construction with an offset duplicate stroke that reads as a crisp shadow. The letterforms lean toward geometric proportions with clean, upright stems and broadly rounded bowls, while corners are generally firm and slightly squared. Strokes are mostly monoline in their outer contour, with the internal cut lines creating a carved, dimensional look; the shadow/offset layer adds a consistent sense of depth without heavy fill. Spacing and rhythm feel open and airy, and the numerals and caps appear designed to hold up at large sizes where the internal detailing remains legible.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and brand marks that benefit from dimensional styling. It can also work for short blurbs on packaging or menus, especially where a vintage or theatrical tone is desired and the type can be set large enough to preserve the inline detail.
The overall tone is classic show-card and early 20th‑century inspired, with a polished, marquee-like confidence. It feels decorative and slightly whimsical, suggesting glamour, signage, and period styling rather than neutral text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver instant depth and ornament through a shadowed inline outline, creating a bold, period-leaning display voice that stands out without relying on heavy weight.
The inline cuts and offset shadow create a three-layer reading (outline, inner line, and shadow), producing strong sparkle on curves and terminals. In dense text blocks the interior detailing can visually compete with counters, so it reads best when given generous size and breathing room.