Hollow Other Alke 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Reflex Pro' by RMU, 'Core Sans CR' and 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core, 'Crunold' by Trustha, and 'Caros' and 'Caros Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children’s media, playful, bubbly, cartoon, quirky, chunky, attention, fun, texture, novelty, impact, rounded, soft, puffy, cut-out, inked.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blob-like forms and a soft, pillowy silhouette. Strokes are mostly monoline in feel but punctuated by irregular internal knockouts and small cut-in notches that create a hollowed, ink-splatter texture inside the shapes. Terminals are blunt and smoothly curved, counters are generous, and overall geometry leans organic rather than strictly constructed. The set reads consistently across caps, lowercase, and figures, with subtle, uneven interior cutouts providing rhythm and visual motion.
Best suited for short-form display settings where the interior cutout texture can be appreciated: posters, bold headlines, playful branding, packaging, and sticker or merch graphics. It can also work for event titles or social graphics where a friendly, attention-grabbing tone is desired, but it is less appropriate for long text or small sizes where the internal detail may visually crowd.
The letterforms convey a cheerful, mischievous tone—like hand-drawn bubble lettering with a glossy, inky character. The internal cutouts add a lively, imperfect sparkle that feels fun, youthful, and slightly wild, making the face more expressive than a standard rounded sans.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, friendly bubble aesthetic while differentiating itself through irregular hollowed details that add texture and movement. It prioritizes character and immediacy over typographic neutrality, aiming for memorable, graphic wordmarks and punchy titles.
The irregular interior openings become a defining texture at larger sizes, while the dense black mass and soft corners keep the word shapes cohesive. The numerals match the same inflated styling and benefit from the same internal cutout detailing, reinforcing a unified display look.