Shadow Elme 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, retro, bold, playful, comic, sporty, attention grabbing, retro display, dimensional effect, branding, outlined, inline, drop shadow, blocky, rounded corners.
A chunky, outlined display face with an open interior (hollow) construction and a consistent offset shadow that reads like a second contour dropped down and to the right. Letterforms are built from broad, monolinear strokes with crisp joins and slightly rounded corners, mixing geometric bowls with squared terminals. Proportions feel sturdy and compact in the caps, while the lowercase keeps a large footprint and simplified structures; counters stay generous thanks to the outline treatment. Numerals follow the same blocky logic, with the shadow creating a strong sense of depth and separation from the background.
Best suited to large-scale display settings such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and logo marks where the outline and shadow can read cleanly. The built-in depth effect also works well for packaging, stickers, and retro-inspired branding that benefits from bold separation on busy backgrounds.
The combined outline-and-shadow treatment gives the font a lively, attention-grabbing presence with a distinctly retro, sign-paint and sticker-like feel. It projects friendliness and energy rather than formality, leaning toward playful headline communication and nostalgic display aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver instant impact through a hollow outline paired with an offset shadow, creating dimensionality without relying on color or gradients. It prioritizes bold presence and quick recognition for display typography in branding and promotional contexts.
The shadow is visually integral to the design, producing a clear pseudo-3D effect and strong figure/ground contrast even without fills. Rounded exterior curves paired with angular cuts (notably in diagonals and terminals) create a punchy rhythm that remains legible at larger sizes.