Shadow Elza 13 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, sci-fi ui, packaging, futuristic, techy, playful, retro, sci-fi branding, dimensional effect, display impact, geometric uniformity, geometric, rounded, inline, outlined, modular.
A geometric, rounded display face built from soft-rectangular forms with open counters and a consistent outline construction. Strokes read as hollow/outlined shapes with an interior inline detail that behaves like a stepped, offset echo through many glyphs, creating a subtle shadowed, dimensional rhythm. Curves are generously radiused, corners are clean, and joins stay mostly orthogonal, giving the alphabet a modular, engineered feel. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase with simplified, wide-set bowls and a very large x-height, while figures are similarly broad and squared, maintaining a uniform, grid-friendly silhouette.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as logotypes, posters, titles, and tech- or sci‑fi-themed interface graphics where the outlined, shadowed inline can be appreciated. It also works well for packaging or event branding that wants a bold, geometric voice without becoming heavy, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels futuristic and gadget-like, with a retro sci‑fi flavor reminiscent of arcade and space-age graphics. The hollow build and inset shadow cue adds a playful, decorative energy that reads more like signage or interface lettering than traditional text typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, futuristic display look by combining rounded-square geometry with a hollow outline and an inset, offset detail that suggests depth. Its proportions prioritize presence and legibility in large settings while using decorative cut-ins to create a distinctive, branded texture.
The interior cut-ins and stepped details are used as a recurring motif across curves and terminals, so the design reads best when those small negative shapes have enough pixels or print size to stay crisp. Round letters (O, Q, C) and blocky letters (E, F, T) share the same soft-rect geometry, keeping the texture consistent across mixed-case settings.