Shadow Efsi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, logos, playful, hand-drawn, retro, cartoon, informal, add depth, grab attention, retro feel, handmade look, friendly tone, outlined, drop shadow, bouncy, irregular, chunky.
A lively, hand-drawn display face built from outlined letterforms with an offset shadow that creates a dimensional, cutout look. Strokes are uneven and organic, with slightly wavy contours and visible variation in outline thickness that reads like inked lettering rather than geometric construction. Counters are open and rounded, terminals tend to be blunt, and curves have a soft, inflated feel. Spacing and widths are not perfectly uniform, giving the text a buoyant rhythm while remaining clear at larger sizes.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and playful branding where the outlined shadow can carry personality and impact. It works well for short phrases, titles, and signage-style applications, and is less ideal for dense body text where the outline-and-shadow detail may become busy.
The overall tone is cheerful and quirky, with a vintage sign-painting/cartoon sensibility. The shadowed outline adds a bold, poster-like presence that feels friendly and attention-seeking rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand-lettered display type with a built-in shadow for instant depth and emphasis. It aims to deliver a fun, retro-leaning voice that pops on light backgrounds and reads like illustrated lettering.
The shadow consistently falls to one side, producing a strong directional depth effect. Numerals and capitals share the same outlined, slightly wobbly construction, helping headings and mixed-case lines feel cohesive. The face benefits from generous size and contrast between outline and interior space to keep shapes readable.