Shadow Kivi 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, cartoonish, cheerful, hand-drawn, dimensionality, attention-grabbing, nostalgia, playfulness, display clarity, outlined, inline, drop shadow, bouncy, rounded.
A lively italic display face built from open, outlined letterforms with a thin inline countershape and a consistent offset shadow that creates a dimensional, sign-like effect. Strokes are smooth and rounded with simplified terminals, and the overall construction leans monoline in spirit while the hollow/inline treatment produces strong contrast between edge and interior. Proportions feel informal and slightly irregular, with a bouncy baseline rhythm and wide, soft curves in bowls and counters that keep the texture airy and bright.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, event promos, and playful logos where the outlined shadow can read clearly. It works especially well when you want a retro, sticker-like title treatment or a bright sign-painting vibe, and is less suited to dense body copy where the hollow details could thin out.
The font reads as upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage, comic titling, and lighthearted branding. Its shadowed outline gives it a punchy, attention-getting sparkle without becoming heavy, making the tone feel friendly and animated rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a light, energetic italic voice with built-in dimensionality—an outline-and-shadow treatment that creates instant emphasis and a finished, illustrated look. It prioritizes personality and visual pop over neutrality, aiming to stand out quickly in branded or promotional typography.
The dimensional offset is uniform across glyphs, so the set holds together well in words and short phrases while retaining a hand-rendered charm. The open construction keeps interior spaces generous, which helps the shadow remain legible at larger sizes and in high-contrast color treatments.