Hollow Other Kevo 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, bold, circus, collegiate, attention-grabbing, vintage appeal, display impact, decorative inline, outlined, inline, slab serif, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, slab-serif display face built from chunky, mostly rectangular strokes with rounded corners and a consistent, inset inline that creates a hollowed/outlined effect. The letters show sturdy verticals, broad shoulders, and bracket-like slab terminals, with counters that stay fairly open despite the thick construction. Curves (C, G, O, Q, S) are smooth and inflated, while joins and serifs keep a squared, sign-painter solidity. Figures follow the same scheme, with prominent outlines and simplified interior shapes for strong, even color at large sizes.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, event graphics, logos, and packaging where the outlined interior can be appreciated. It also works well for signage and labels that want a vintage, attention-grabbing presence, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is showy and upbeat, mixing a vintage sign-lettering feel with the confidence of athletic and fairground typography. The outlined/inline construction adds a theatrical, poster-ready punch that reads as fun and slightly nostalgic rather than formal.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact display lettering with a built-in outline/inline effect, evoking classic storefront, circus, and collegiate poster traditions. Its construction emphasizes strong silhouettes, clear rhythm, and a decorative interior treatment to stand out in short phrases and titles.
The inline is thick enough to remain visible in many glyphs, producing a strong double-contour rhythm in text. The design favors bold silhouettes and simple interior geometry, prioritizing impact over delicate detail.