Shadow Elhi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, bold, comic, posterish, dimensional effect, headline impact, retro display, graphic lettering, outlined, inline, drop shadow, layered, high-contrast.
A heavy display face built from thick, rounded slab-like forms with an open interior treatment. The letterforms are drawn as prominent outlines with large counters, and a consistent offset shadow creates a stepped, dimensional look. Curves are broadly circular and terminals feel blunt and squared-off, giving the design a sturdy, sign-like silhouette. Spacing and proportions are compact and punchy, while the outline and shadow maintain a steady rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, large-size settings where the outline and shadow can fully register—posters, event headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics. It can also work for playful subheads, but the layered detailing makes it less ideal for long text or small sizes.
The combination of hollowed forms and a hard offset shadow produces an energetic, attention-grabbing tone that reads as vintage and fun rather than formal. It evokes classic poster lettering and playful headline typography with a light theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through layered depth: a hollow outline paired with a consistent drop shadow to create a dimensional, print-ready display effect. The sturdy slabs and rounded geometry suggest an aim toward retro sign and poster aesthetics with strong readability at headline scale.
The shadow is consistently offset in one direction, making the face read clearly as a single-color display style even without fills. Numerals and round letters (like O, Q, 8, 9) emphasize the circular construction, while the slab-like joins keep the overall texture bold and stable.