Hollow Other Mely 4 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, distressed, stenciled, mechanical, retro, add texture, create grit, evoke industry, increase impact, slab serif, ink traps, knockouts, weathered, grunge.
A heavy slab-serif design with compact, squared terminals and a sturdy, poster-like build. Strokes are punctured by irregular internal knockouts and pockmarks that create a hollowed, worn texture throughout counters and along stems. Curves stay relatively tight and controlled, while the slab serifs and blocky joints keep the silhouettes firm and legible. Spacing feels pragmatic rather than airy, with glyphs holding a consistent, utilitarian rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display roles where the distressed hollow details can be appreciated: posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and bold signage. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the internal knockouts may become busy in long passages or at very small sizes.
The repeated cutouts and scuffed interiors give the face a rugged, industrial tone—like painted lettering that has chipped, or stamped metal type that has been overused. It reads assertive and gritty, with a slightly retro, workshop feel that adds character without becoming fully chaotic.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif voice with built-in, irregular hollowing that evokes wear, stamping, or cut-metal processes. It prioritizes impact and texture, adding an industrial patina while keeping overall letterforms sturdy and readable.
The texture is integral to the letterforms rather than an overlay, so the “worn” effect remains consistent at different sizes while still preserving clear outlines. Numerals share the same stout construction and knockout pattern, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.