Shadow Orma 6 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, vintage, showbill, woodtype, noir, built-in dimension, vintage signaling, attention grabbing, poster impact, octagonal serifs, inline detail, notched, condensed, display.
A condensed display face with tall proportions and sharp, angular terminals. Strokes are built from straight segments with pronounced contrast and squarish curves, giving many letters an octagonal, engraved feel. An internal inline and offset shadow-like cutouts run through the stems and bowls, creating a hollowed, dimensional effect that reads like layered signage. Spacing is fairly tight and vertical rhythm is dominant, with sturdy caps and a tall, assertive lowercase that keeps counters compact and crisp.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headline typography, storefront or event signage, and logo wordmarks where the inline-shadow detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short packaging titles or labels that benefit from a vintage, showbill look, but is less appropriate for long passages at small sizes due to its dense interior detailing.
The overall tone is theatrical and period-evocative, recalling old posters, saloon signage, and woodtype-inspired show cards. The built-in inline and shadow treatment adds a dramatic, slightly mysterious edge, making the face feel bold, performative, and intentionally retro.
The design appears intended to deliver a ready-made decorative effect—combining a condensed, high-impact silhouette with integrated inline and shadow cutouts—so text can instantly read as vintage signage without additional graphic styling.
Figures follow the same angular construction and interior detailing, staying consistent in texture across letters and numerals. The design favors strong verticals and clean right angles, producing a dark, stripey color when set in text, especially at larger sizes where the internal cutouts become a key part of the character.