Hollow Other Elro 7 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chankfurter' by Chank and 'Dash Decent' by Comicraft (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, retro, comic, friendly, punchy, add texture, boost impact, express informality, evoke retro, rounded, brushy, swashy, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning display face with rounded, brush-like forms and softly tapered terminals. Strokes are bold and sculpted, with small internal knockouts and cut-in highlights that create a hollowed, ink-trap-like texture rather than clean, uniform counters. Letterforms have a lively, hand-drawn rhythm with slightly irregular curves and joins, giving the set a dynamic, bouncy baseline presence. Numerals and capitals keep the same chunky silhouette, while lowercase shapes stay open and readable, with distinctive single-storey forms and simplified construction.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and branding marks where the bold silhouette and hollowed details can be appreciated. It also works well for playful labels, stickers, and social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the cutouts stay clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, leaning toward comic and retro signage aesthetics. The cutout details add energy and a slightly mischievous edge, while the rounded shapes keep it approachable and friendly. It reads as expressive and attention-seeking without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-rendered feel with built-in texture through interior knockouts, combining a brushy italic motion with chunky, rounded display proportions for maximum personality in titles and promotional typography.
Spacing appears generous for a bold script-leaning italic, helping the dense shapes remain legible in words. The internal cutouts are consistent across glyphs and function as a signature texture, especially noticeable in rounded letters and bowls, giving the font a lively, printed-ink character.