Hollow Other Kely 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: game ui, arcade titles, pixel art, posters, logos, 8-bit, arcade, retro, playful, techy, retro computing, screen display, decorative impact, pixel aesthetic, bold headers, pixelated, outlined, blocky, modular, stenciled.
A heavy, pixel-based display face built from square modules with a crisp, stepped outline. Letterforms are constructed with chunky exterior strokes and consistent internal knockouts that create a hollow, double-line effect, producing strong figure/ground contrast. Corners are strictly orthogonal, curves are approximated with stair-steps, and terminals remain blunt and squared. Proportions read compact but open, with a tall lowercase x-height and straightforward, legible silhouettes that stay aligned to the grid.
Ideal for game interfaces, arcade-inspired titles, pixel-art projects, and bold headings where the outlined hollow structure can be appreciated. It also suits logos and packaging that want a retro-tech flavor, especially in short words or large-scale applications.
The overall tone is distinctly retro-digital, evoking classic arcade graphics and early computer display typography. Its outlined interiors add a lively, game-like shimmer and a slightly industrial, stencil-like attitude that feels energetic and fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to translate a classic bitmap/arcade look into a bold display font while adding distinctive internal knockouts to keep dense shapes readable and visually interesting. The modular construction and consistent outline suggest it was crafted to feel at home on grid-based layouts and digital-themed graphics.
Because the design relies on interior cutouts and pixel steps, small sizes can cause the counters and knockouts to fill in or visually vibrate; it performs best when given enough pixels to breathe. Spacing feels intentionally tight and modular, reinforcing the screen-font rhythm in both all-caps and mixed-case settings.