Shadow Elme 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, bold, comic, pop, attention grabbing, dimensional impact, retro display, friendly branding, outlined, drop shadow, rounded, chunky, dimensional.
A chunky, rounded sans with an open outline construction and a consistent offset shadow that gives the letterforms a dimensional, sign‑like presence. Strokes are heavy in silhouette but read as hollow due to the outlined treatment, with smooth curves and squared terminals that keep counters generous and shapes highly legible at display sizes. The shadow is solid and uniformly displaced, creating a crisp two-layer effect that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited for headlines and short bursts of text where the outline-and-shadow effect can read clearly, such as posters, event graphics, packaging, sticker designs, and bold logo wordmarks. It can also work for playful UI badges or merch graphics when set large enough to preserve the interior outline details.
The overall tone is energetic and friendly, with a nostalgic, poster-era feel. The outlined bodies and bold shadowing add a theatrical, attention-grabbing character that leans toward fun, informal messaging rather than restrained editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with minimal styling effort: an instantly graphic display face that bakes in outline and shadow for a ready-made dimensional look. Its rounded geometry and consistent shadow treatment suggest a focus on approachable, upbeat branding and retro-inspired display typography.
Spacing appears designed for impact, with wide interior space and clear counters helping the hollow construction stay readable. The shadow adds visual weight mostly on one side, so the font feels best when given room and strong contrast against its background.