Hollow Other Elpa 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, vintage, whimsical, theatrical, quirky, retro display, signage feel, added texture, brand voice, poster impact, inline, rounded, soft serif, decorative, bouncy.
A decorative inline display face with heavy, rounded strokes and a consistent interior cut line that creates a hollowed, double-stroke effect. Terminals are soft and blunted with subtle, bracket-like flare that reads as friendly serifs, while curves stay smooth and generously radiused. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with lively, uneven width rhythms between glyphs and ample counters that keep the dark shapes from feeling clogged. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same inline treatment, giving the set a cohesive, crafted look in both single characters and text lines.
Best suited for display sizes such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, event titles, packaging, and short logo wordmarks where the inline detail can be appreciated. It can work for short bursts of text (taglines, pull quotes) but is likely to lose its distinctive hollow line at smaller sizes or low-contrast reproduction.
The inline construction and softened slab-like detailing evoke a retro sign-painting and carnival-poster mood—cheerful, a bit eccentric, and attention-seeking without becoming aggressive. It feels personable and handmade, suited to nostalgic or quirky branding tones rather than formal editorial settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, retro-leaning display voice by combining chunky, rounded letterforms with an inline knockout that adds texture and a sense of depth. Its character is built around high visual impact and a playful, poster-friendly rhythm.
The inner cutouts sit close to the outer stroke on curves and swell slightly on straights, producing a subtle dimensional/shaded impression. The face relies on its interior line for character, so it reads best when the hollow detail has enough resolution to stay crisp.