Hollow Other Haku 5 is a very light, very wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, comic, cheerful, quirky, novelty display, attention grab, retro flavor, playful branding, decorative texture, outlined, inline, rounded, bulky, cartoonish.
A lively display face built from very thin outline strokes paired with irregular inline knockouts that create a hollow, cut-out look. Forms are broadly proportioned with generous counters and rounded corners, while curves are smooth and geometric rather than calligraphic. The internal cutouts behave like off-center “bubbles” or scoops that vary by letter, giving the alphabet a bouncy rhythm and an intentionally uneven texture. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, and spacing feels open, emphasizing the airy outline construction.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, and playful packaging where its outlined silhouette and cutout details can be appreciated. It works well for short phrases, titles, and identity work that benefits from a quirky, retro-novelty flavor. In longer text or small UI sizes, the thin outlines may lose clarity compared to more solid styles.
The font reads as lighthearted and attention-seeking, with a toy-like, pop sensibility. Its outlined construction and whimsical interior voids suggest vintage signage and novelty lettering, leaning toward fun rather than formal. Overall it conveys a friendly, slightly mischievous character that feels at home in upbeat, informal contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a hollow, outlined display voice with memorable internal cutouts that add motion and personality without relying on heavy stroke weight. It prioritizes visual charm and pattern over neutrality, aiming for immediate recognition in branding and headline roles.
Because the letterforms rely on hairline outlines and interior knockouts, the design is visually delicate at small sizes and gains impact when scaled up. The irregularity of the inline cutouts becomes a defining texture in words, creating a distinctive patterning across mixed-case text and numerals.