Shadow Elgi 7 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, bold, graphic, comic, dimensional impact, playful display, retro signage, bold emphasis, graphic layering, outlined, inline, drop shadow, chunky, rounded.
A chunky, rounded sans with hollow, outlined letterforms and a consistent internal cutout that reads like an inline. A hard-edged offset duplicate creates a crisp drop-shadow effect, giving the glyphs a dimensional, poster-style presence. Strokes are broad and simplified, counters are generous, and terminals are mostly blunt, producing a sturdy silhouette. The set keeps a lively rhythm through varied curves and straight segments while maintaining consistent outline thickness and shadow offset across letters and numerals.
Best suited for display use such as posters, headlines, event promotions, packaging, and logo wordmarks where the outlined, hollow construction and offset shadow can do visual work. It also fits social graphics and playful branding systems that need a bold, dimensional look in a single color.
The overall tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a nostalgic, sign-painting and cartoon-title energy. The hollow interiors and shadowing add a playful sense of depth that feels suited to fun, informal messaging rather than quiet editorial typography.
Likely designed to deliver an instantly recognizable, three-dimensional display voice using outline-and-shadow construction, maximizing impact with simple geometry and consistent layering. The tall lowercase proportions and generous counters aim to keep the lively, filled-with-air look readable while staying visually loud.
The shadow is treated as a distinct, offset layer rather than a soft cast shadow, which helps it stay legible in flat, high-contrast applications. The strong outline and inline structure favors larger sizes where the hollow construction can read clearly.