Hollow Other Elky 6 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, retro, quirky, crafty, friendly, standout display, retro charm, playful texture, crafted feel, rounded, bubble-like, inked, soft corners, cutout details.
A rounded, heavy display face with softly inflated strokes and a compact, vertical build. Letterforms are built from thick, smooth curves with occasional flattened terminals, and many glyphs include small internal cutouts or “bites” that create a hollowed, knockout effect. Counters tend to be tight, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy and hand-drawn while remaining consistently constructed across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, prominent text where the chunky shapes and interior cutouts can be appreciated—headlines, poster titles, packaging, and playful branding. It can also work for labels and social graphics, while long paragraphs may feel visually dense due to tight counters and heavy stroke mass.
The tone is cheerful and slightly mischievous, with a retro cartoon sensibility. The irregular interior cutouts add a crafty, stamped-ink character that feels informal and personable rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, retro display voice by combining rounded, bold silhouettes with decorative internal knockouts. The goal seems to be instant visual personality and a tactile, crafted feel that stands out at larger sizes.
The knockout details appear as small oval/teardrop holes and edge notches that vary by glyph, giving texture without breaking the silhouette. Round letters (O, Q, 0, 8) emphasize the hollow effect, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep the same softened, chunky presence.