Shadow Elhy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logo marks, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, punchy, comic, loud, eye-catching, dimensionality, signage, youthful, display, outlined, drop shadow, chunky, rounded, blocky.
A bold, blocky display face built from heavy outlines with an offset shadow that creates a strong dimensional pop. Letterforms mix rounded bowls and softened corners with occasional angular joins, producing a chunky, poster-friendly silhouette. The interior counters remain open and airy due to the hollow construction, while the consistent, hard-edged shadow adds a crisp secondary rhythm behind each glyph. Overall spacing reads sturdy and even, with forms that stay highly legible at larger sizes and maintain a compact, impactful footprint.
Best suited for display use where the outline-and-shadow effect can read clearly—posters, headlines, playful branding, packaging, and sticker-style graphics. It also works well for short phrases on social graphics or event materials where a retro, dimensional look is desirable. For longer passages, the strong shadow and outline are likely to feel visually busy, so it performs best in titles and callouts.
The combination of hollow outlines and a pronounced offset shadow gives the font a lively, attention-grabbing tone reminiscent of classic signage and comic-era display lettering. It feels upbeat and slightly mischievous, projecting confidence and approachability while still reading bold and assertive. The dimensional effect adds a sense of motion and exuberance, making the text feel like it’s jumping off the page.
The design appears intended to deliver a built-in dimensional treatment—an outlined main form paired with a consistent offset shadow—so designers can achieve a bold, retro display look without additional effects. Its chunky proportions and open counters prioritize instant readability and high impact in large-scale typography.
The shadow offset is consistent across the set, functioning like a built-in layer that remains clearly separated from the main outline. Rounded counters in letters like O, B, and P contrast with more squared geometry in E, F, and H, adding visual variety while preserving a cohesive, chunky style. Numerals follow the same outlined-and-shadowed construction, matching the headline character of the caps and the friendly proportions of the lowercase.