Shadow Efta 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, whimsical, cartoonish, handmade, dimensional effect, novelty display, hand-drawn charm, high impact, outlined, drop shadow, bouncy, irregular, chunky.
A bold, display-oriented outline letterform with an offset shadow that creates a dimensional, cut-out look. The strokes are mostly hollow with a thin outer contour, while a solid shadow mass sits consistently to the lower-left, producing strong figure/ground contrast. Shapes are rounded and slightly wobbly with hand-drawn irregularity, soft corners, and occasional flare-like terminals; spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph for a lively rhythm. Counters are generous and open, and the numerals echo the same outlined-plus-shadow construction with simplified, chunky forms.
Best suited for short display settings where the outline-and-shadow effect can read clearly, such as posters, event titles, product packaging, shop signage, and playful logo wordmarks. It also works well for children’s or entertainment-oriented materials, stickers, and social graphics where a vintage cartoon tone is desired.
The font reads as playful and nostalgic, evoking poster lettering, comic signage, and vintage novelty titling. Its bouncy outlines and pronounced shadowing give it a friendly, energetic tone with a crafted, informal feel.
Likely designed to deliver an immediate, high-impact novelty look by combining hollow forms with a consistent offset shadow, giving simple letter shapes a dimensional, hand-rendered presence. The variable widths and slightly uneven contours appear intentional to keep the texture lively and avoid a rigid, geometric feel.
The design’s dimensional effect is driven more by the consistent shadow offset than by traditional stroke modulation, so the silhouette and shadow relationship become the primary texture at text sizes. The irregular contour adds charm but also makes the type feel intentionally quirky and less suited to restrained or corporate contexts.