Hollow Other Sipu 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, event promos, gothic, vintage, theatrical, storybook, spooky, decorative impact, vintage revival, dramatic texture, atmospheric tone, ornate, decorative, chiseled, inked, wavy.
This is a decorative display face built on oldstyle serif letterforms with exaggerated, wavy contours and pronounced stroke modulation. Strokes appear partially hollowed and knocked out with irregular internal cut-ins and highlight-like voids, creating a carved or ink-scooped effect. Terminals are flared and bulbous in places, with uneven edges that read as intentionally distressed rather than geometric. Letter widths vary noticeably, and counters are often tight, giving the set a lively, hand-shaped rhythm that stands out most at larger sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, titles, and short bursts of copy where its hollowed detailing can be appreciated. It can work well on packaging, theatrical/event promotions, and gothic or fantasy-themed book covers, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone feels gothic and theatrical, with a vintage, storybook character. The hollowed detailing adds a dramatic, slightly eerie flair—more haunted playbill than formal text—while the wobbly outlines keep it playful rather than severe.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif shapes with a stylized hollowed interior treatment, adding depth and ornament without relying on flourishes alone. Its irregular cutouts and animated contours prioritize character and atmosphere over neutrality or extended reading comfort.
In the sample text the interior knockouts create strong sparkle and texture, but they also add visual noise in dense settings. Characters with compact counters (like S, e, a, s) can look darker and more intricate than more open forms, producing a mottled color across long lines.