Shadow Elme 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, retro, bold, playful, comic, poster, 3d effect, attention grabbing, retro display, bold branding, outlined, shadowed, blocky, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, rounded block display face built from thick, high-contrast outlines with open interior counters. Each glyph is drawn as a hollow form with a consistent black contour and an offset drop-shadow layer that reads as a solid slab beneath and to the side, creating a dimensional, sticker-like effect. The construction favors broad curves and softened corners, with compact joins and sturdy verticals; the lowercase has a tall x-height and simplified, single-storey shapes that keep the texture dense and even in text. Numerals are similarly bold and geometric, matching the overall rounded, poster-friendly rhythm.
Best suited to posters, headlines, logos, and packaging where the outlined/shadowed construction can create instant hierarchy and impact. It also works well for stickers, merchandise graphics, and short marketing phrases, especially when a retro dimensional look is desired.
The combination of hollow outlines and a strong offset shadow gives the font a lively, retro display energy. It feels friendly and attention-grabbing, with a playful, slightly comic tone that reads as bold and confident rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence through a hollow outline paired with a consistent offset shadow, producing a ready-made 3D effect without additional styling. Its tall lowercase and simplified forms aim for quick recognition and strong branding at display sizes.
The shadow is strong enough to function as a second layer, producing clear depth at larger sizes but adding visual busyness in tight settings. The outline thickness and compact spacing make it most effective when given ample size and breathing room.