Hollow Other Tivy 5 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Robuck' by Martype co, and 'Maleo' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, handmade, retro, crafty, whimsical, texture, novelty, impact, textured, roughened, chunky, bouncy, irregular.
A condensed, heavy display face built from compact, rounded block forms with subtly irregular contours. The strokes are punctuated by small internal cutouts and notches that read like carved or stamped knockouts, creating a mottled, hollowed texture within otherwise solid letterforms. Counters are generally tight and simplified, terminals are blunt, and curves are soft but slightly wobbly, giving the set an intentionally imperfect, handcrafted rhythm. Widths vary by glyph, and the overall silhouette stays tall and narrow with strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display settings where texture is an asset: posters, bold headlines, packaging, event promos, and logo/wordmark explorations. It can also work for labels, stickers, and social graphics where a handmade, stamped look helps the type stand out.
The distressed cutouts and bouncy, uneven edges give the font a friendly, crafty tone—part retro novelty, part hand-cut signage. It feels energetic and informal, with a tactile, printed or carved character that adds personality to short messages.
The design appears intended to merge a condensed, bold headline structure with a distinctive hollowed/knockout texture, evoking hand-carved or ink-worn printing. The goal is strong impact at a glance while adding visual flavor through irregular interior cutouts.
The internal knockouts are inconsistent by design, which adds texture but can visually thicken dark areas in dense text. The condensed proportions keep words compact, while the rounded geometry helps maintain approachability despite the heavy color.