Shadow Elme 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, stickers, bold, retro, playful, graphic, comic, dimensionality, impact, nostalgia, attention, outlined, inline, offset, blocky, rounded.
A heavy, geometric sans with an outlined construction and a consistent offset shadow that reads like a second contour dropped down-left. Forms are chunky and compact with rounded outer curves, squared terminals, and simplified counters that keep the silhouette very stable at display sizes. The outline stroke is even and the interior remains largely open, while the shadow contour adds depth without turning the letterforms into fully filled solids. Lowercase shares the same blocky logic with a tall x-height and sturdy, single-storey shapes.
Best suited to large-scale display work where the outline and shadow can remain crisp—headlines, posters, merchandising, packaging, and bold logo wordmarks. It can also work for short labels or emphasis text, but the hollow construction and shadow effect make it less ideal for long paragraphs or small UI sizes.
The combination of hollow outlines and a hard-edged drop shadow gives the font a lively, poster-like energy with a distinctly retro, sign-painting feel. It communicates punch and friendliness at once, leaning toward fun, casual, and attention-grabbing rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact display voice using an outline-and-shadow system that adds dimensionality while preserving open interiors. Its simplified geometry and consistent shadow treatment suggest a focus on quick recognition, strong silhouettes, and a classic advertising/print headline look.
The shadow is treated as a uniform offset across the character set, creating a strong directional light effect and a pronounced 3D/embossed impression. Numerals and capitals appear especially impactful due to their broad bowls and short joins, which keep negative space clear inside the outlines.