Shadow Eldi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, retro, playful, bold, comic, nostalgic, dimensional impact, retro display, attention grabbing, decorative layering, outlined, inline, drop shadow, chunky, rounded.
A heavy, rounded sans with a hollow/outlined construction and a consistent offset shadow that reads like a cut-out layer behind the letterforms. Strokes are thick with softened corners, open counters, and simplified, blocky geometry that keeps shapes sturdy at display sizes. The shadow offset is uniform across the set, creating a strong 3D/poster effect and a crisp two-layer silhouette. Lowercase forms maintain a tall x-height and compact ascenders/descenders, while numerals and capitals keep broad, sign-like proportions.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where the dimensional shadow can create instant hierarchy. It also works well for retro-themed graphics, playful branding, and short punchy phrases where the outlined construction and offset layer can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels retro and exuberant, evoking mid-century signage, carnival posters, and classic comic titling. The outline-plus-shadow treatment adds immediacy and visual punch, giving the type a friendly, attention-grabbing character without feeling aggressive.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact through a layered outline and consistent shadow, prioritizing a bold, dimensional look that recalls classic print and sign lettering. Its rounded, simplified shapes suggest an intention to stay approachable and legible while adding decorative depth.
The design’s readability relies on the outer contour and the consistent shadow offset rather than interior detail, making it most effective where the shadow can remain clearly separated from the main outline. The simplified joins and generous curves help maintain coherence across letters and digits in dense headline settings.