Shadow Elgi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, playful, retro, bold, comic, poster-ready, dimensionality, attention, retro flair, display clarity, playfulness, outlined, drop-shadow, chunky, rounded, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with open counters and a clean, uniform outline that defines the letterforms as hollow shapes. The design is paired with a hard-edged, offset shadow that sits consistently down and to the right, creating a crisp, dimensional effect with strong figure/ground separation. Curves are broad and smooth, terminals are blunt, and joins stay simplified for a sturdy, display-first rhythm. Proportions are generally wide and compact, with generous bowls and a straightforward, geometric construction that remains legible even with the decorative layering.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where the outline-and-shadow construction can read clearly. It works well for posters, signage, branding marks, event graphics, and packaging that benefit from a bold, retro-flavored dimensional accent.
The combination of hollow outlines and a sharp offset shadow gives the font a lively, attention-grabbing tone that reads as nostalgic and entertainment-oriented. It feels at home in playful, punchy settings where a bit of theatrical depth is desirable—more fun and extroverted than formal or restrained.
The font appears designed to deliver immediate impact through a layered silhouette: a clear hollow outline for strong shape recognition, plus an offset shadow to add depth without relying on gradients or textures. The overall intention is decorative clarity—big, friendly forms that stay readable while providing a built-in 3D/stacked effect.
The shadow treatment behaves like a solid extruded layer rather than a soft cast, which keeps edges crisp and helps the design reproduce cleanly at larger sizes. Numerals match the same rounded, blocky language, supporting consistent headline setting across letters and numbers.