Shadow Elke 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, bold, comic, poster, attention, dimension, nostalgia, fun, impact, outlined, inline, drop shadow, chunky, rounded.
A chunky, rounded sans with an outlined construction and a consistent inline cavity that creates a hollowed look throughout the letterforms. Strokes are broadly uniform with softened corners and slightly squared terminals, producing a sturdy, sign-ready silhouette. A hard offset shadow sits down and to the right, giving the glyphs a layered, dimensional effect without breaking the overall blocky rhythm. The lowercase matches the uppercase in weight and presence, with a tall x-height and compact counters that stay clear at larger sizes.
This font is best suited to short, bold text where its outline and shadow can read clearly—headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and playful logo wordmarks. It can also work for large-format signage or social graphics where a dimensional, high-impact look is desirable.
The combination of outline and offset shadow gives the face a lively, attention-grabbing tone with a nostalgic, display-forward personality. It feels upbeat and informal, leaning toward comic and mid-century signage cues rather than sober editorial typography.
The design appears intended as a high-visibility display face that delivers instant contrast and depth through an outline-plus-shadow construction. Its proportions and rounded block forms prioritize friendliness and legibility at headline sizes while maximizing visual punch.
The shadow treatment is consistent across letters and figures, and the outline thickness appears even, which helps keep word shapes stable in headlines. Rounded joins and generous curves in letters like O, S, and G soften the overall texture, while the shadow adds a crisp directional emphasis.