Shadow Elke 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, bold, cartoonish, graphic, built-in depth, display impact, friendly branding, retro appeal, outlined, shadowed, rounded, blocky, bulky.
A chunky, rounded sans with a prominent outline and an offset shadow that creates a dimensional, sticker-like effect. Strokes are generally uniform and heavy in feel, with soft corners and simplified geometry that keeps counters open and legible. The shadow is consistently placed and reads as a solid secondary shape rather than a soft blur, producing crisp separation and strong figure/ground contrast. Uppercase forms are broad and steady, while lowercase maintains a tall, sturdy structure; numerals follow the same inflated, outlined construction for a cohesive set.
Works best for short, bold copy such as posters, event titles, storefront signage, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where the built-in dimensionality can do the heavy lifting. It can also serve as an accent font in editorial or social graphics, especially when set with ample leading and tracking.
The overall tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a nostalgic display flavor that feels at home in pop culture and playful branding. The outline-plus-shadow treatment adds a theatrical, poster-like punch that reads as friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display face that bakes in an outlined, shadowed look to deliver instant depth without additional styling. Its rounded, blocky construction suggests a focus on approachability and clarity while maximizing visual presence.
Because the outline and shadow are integral to the silhouette, the font benefits from generous spacing and moderate sizes where the layered contours can remain distinct. The design’s simplified terminals and rounded joins help keep the shadowed construction from feeling fussy, even in longer words.