Shadow Maja 1 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, signage, playful, retro, candy, cartoon, cheerful, attention grab, dimensionality, whimsy, nostalgia, decorative impact, rounded, bubbly, inline, shadowed, soft corners.
A rounded, bubble-like display face with chunky silhouettes and softly inflated curves. Each glyph is built as a solid form with internal cut-ins and an offset inner line that reads like an inline/shadow detail, creating a dimensional, hollowed look without relying on fine serifs. Terminals are consistently blunted and corners are heavily rounded, while counters are small and organic, giving the set a compact, puffy rhythm. The shadow/inline treatment is placed consistently to one side, producing a strong sense of depth and a lively, poster-style texture across words.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, splashy headlines, packaging, and playful branding where a bold, dimensional look can carry the layout. It also works well for short UI labels, stickers, and event signage, especially when a retro-cartoon tone is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, with a cartoon energy that feels confectionary and fun. The dimensional detailing adds a playful theatricality—more amusement-park and sticker-like than formal or editorial—making the type feel friendly and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum pop and personality through inflated geometry and a built-in shadow/inline effect, giving designers instant depth without additional styling. Its consistent rounding and decorative interior cuts aim for a friendly, approachable voice rather than precision or minimalism.
The dense black shapes and small interior openings make the design most comfortable at medium-to-large sizes, where the hollow/inline detailing remains crisp and the letterforms don’t visually fill in. The numerals match the same inflated construction and maintain the same shadowed directionality, supporting consistent headline and badge-style use.