Shadow Imlu 7 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, game ui, packaging, retro, arcade, sci‑fi, comic, bold, dimensionality, impact, nostalgia, signage, beveled, angular, outlined, shadowed, octagonal.
An angular, outlined display face built from straight segments with clipped corners and octagonal curves. The letterforms use a hollow construction with a consistent inline outline and a hard offset shadow that reads like a beveled, extruded edge. Strokes are crisp and geometric, with sharp terminals, squared counters, and stepped interior corners that create a faceted rhythm. Uppercase shapes feel blocky and emblematic, while the lowercase keeps the same modular, chiseled logic with simplified bowls and compact joins.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, logos, event posters, and branding where the shadowed outline can read clearly. It also fits game UI, arcade-themed graphics, and packaging or label designs that benefit from a beveled, dimensional look.
The overall tone is energetic and nostalgic, evoking arcade cabinets, comic title cards, and techno signage. The outline-plus-shadow treatment adds a punchy, poster-like impact that feels playful but still mechanical and precise.
The design appears intended to deliver a dimensional display aesthetic using a hollow outline paired with a consistent shadow, producing a carved/engraved illusion without adding fill weight. Its modular, chamfered geometry suggests a focus on strong silhouettes, quick recognition, and retro-tech styling in large-format typography.
The shadow is consistently offset, creating a strong directional depth effect that becomes especially prominent at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals carry a sturdy, badge-like presence, and the squared geometry keeps spacing and silhouette edges clean and assertive.