Shadow Esde 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, cartoon, cheerful, bold, dimensionality, display impact, nostalgic feel, friendly tone, title emphasis, outlined, inlined, drop shadow, rounded, chunky.
A bouncy, rounded display face built from thick outline strokes with a hollow interior and a consistent offset shadow that adds depth. Forms are soft-cornered and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way, with simplified geometry, generous counters, and sturdy, poster-like proportions. The shadow sits consistently to one side, creating a crisp two-tone silhouette effect; stroke joins and terminals are mostly rounded, keeping the overall rhythm friendly and approachable. Figures and lowercase maintain the same outlined construction, with clear, open shapes designed to stay legible at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where the outline-and-shadow construction can read clearly—posters, shop signage, playful branding, packaging, and title treatments. It also works well for logos or wordmarks that want a friendly, dimensional look.
The font reads as upbeat and nostalgic, evoking comic lettering, mid-century signage, and playful packaging. Its outlined body plus shadow gives it a lighthearted dimensionality—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling aggressive.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver an easygoing, cartoon-like presence while using outline and offset shadow to create instant depth and shelf impact. The emphasis is on personality and visual punch rather than dense text setting.
The design relies on the interaction between outline, interior space, and shadow, so it performs best when the background provides clean contrast and the shadow has room to breathe. Spacing appears intentionally roomy for display settings, helping prevent the shadow and outlines from visually crowding at smaller sizes.