Shadow Gypi 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, reverse italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, retro, marquee, energetic, comic-book, sporty, 3d effect, headline impact, retro signage, graphic branding, poster display, outlined, inline, beveled, angular, condensed.
A condensed, upright display face built from sharp, angular contours and crisp corner joins. The letterforms are drawn as open outlines with internal cut-ins and a consistent offset shadow that reads like a beveled extrusion, creating a strong dimensional effect. Stems are mostly straight with faceted diagonals, narrow apertures, and compact counters; curves are minimized in favor of chamfered geometry. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with squared terminals and a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel across widths and internal detailing.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, event titles, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where the outlined, shadowed construction can be appreciated. It can also work for sporty or retro-themed branding and signage-style graphics, especially when set large with extra spacing.
The combination of outline construction and hard drop shadow gives the font a punchy, poster-like presence that feels retro and showy. Its tall, compressed silhouette and dramatic depth cue read as confident and attention-seeking, evoking signage, marquees, and bold headline treatments with a playful edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through a layered outline-and-shadow build, simulating depth without relying on filled strokes. Its condensed vertical proportions and faceted geometry suggest a focus on display typography that feels bold, lively, and ready-made for headline graphics.
The shadow is consistently offset in one direction and visually separates from the main outline, so spacing benefits from generous tracking to keep the 3D effect from crowding neighboring letters. Intricate interior cuts and narrow openings can fill in visually at small sizes, so the design reads best when given room and scale.