Adobe Photoshop / Simple Metal Style

  1. Create a new layer and fill it with dark gray
  2. Type text in white
  3. Apply Drop Shadow - Opacity: 25%, Distance: 3px, Size: 3px
  4. Apply Inner Glow - Blend Mode: Normal, Opacity: 50%, Color: Light gray
  5. Apply Gradient Overlay - Blend Mode: Multiple, Opacity: 50%, Gradient: Dark gray to Transparent
  6. Select the text are
  7. Select > Modify > Contract - Contract by 2px
  8. Create a new layer and fill the selected area with white
  9. Apply Gradient Overlay - Gradient: Transparent to Gray