Shadow Ifko 7 is a light, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, packaging, retro, arcade, comic, playful, chunky, 3d effect, retro display, impact, signage, octagonal, chamfered, inline, outlined, 3d.
A blocky, chamfered display face built from squared forms with clipped corners and predominantly vertical/horizontal geometry. Letterforms are drawn with a thin outer contour and substantial interior whitespace, giving a hollow, outlined construction with strong light–dark separation. A consistent offset shadow creates a dimensional, cut-out look, typically falling down and to the left, with occasional stepped joins that emphasize the mechanical, pixel-adjacent feel. Counters are simple and rectilinear, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is wide and stable, favoring bold silhouettes over fine detail.
Best suited to short, impactful settings such as headlines, posters, logotypes, and label/packaging callouts where the outline-and-shadow effect can read clearly. It also fits game UI titles, event graphics, and retro-themed branding where a dimensional, arcade-like presence is desired.
The font conveys a retro, game-like energy with a playful, poster-ready attitude. Its outlined bodies and hard-edged shadowing suggest vintage arcade graphics, comic titling, and 3D sign lettering, reading as assertive and attention-seeking rather than subtle.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum character from simple geometric building blocks: an outlined, hollow structure paired with an offset shadow to create instant 3D signage impact. Its wide proportions and chamfered corners prioritize bold silhouette recognition and a consistent, stylized texture in display sizes.
Diagonal strokes (notably in V, W, X, Y, Z) are rendered as faceted, angular segments rather than smooth diagonals, reinforcing the octagonal construction. Lowercase shares the same block architecture as uppercase, keeping a uniform, display-oriented texture across mixed-case text.