Hollow Other Elke 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, whimsical, friendly, retro, crafty, approachability, decoration, novelty, signage, brand character, rounded, soft terminals, ink traps, inline details, hand-drawn.
A rounded, heavy display face with soft, blobby contours and an irregular, hand-rendered rhythm. Strokes are thick and smoothly curved, with occasional narrow joins and tapered diagonals that add a slightly organic feel. Many glyphs feature small internal cutouts/inline pockets and teardrop-like notches that read as decorative knockouts rather than purely structural counters, giving the letters a lively, textured interior. Proportions are compact with generous curves, and the overall spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, crafted look.
Best suited for display settings where its rounded weight and decorative interior cutouts can read clearly—logos, posters, product packaging, and playful editorial headings. It can also work for short UI or social graphics where a friendly, characterful voice is needed, but the interior detailing will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, leaning into a quirky, mid-century-inspired playfulness. The interior cutouts add sparkle and motion, making the text feel animated and personable rather than strict or corporate. Overall it suggests handmade signage, kids’ materials, or lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display presence while adding extra personality through unusual internal knockouts that function like built-in highlights. Its variable widths and softened terminals prioritize charm and warmth over strict geometric regularity.
The distinctive interior knockouts are most noticeable in round and bowl-heavy forms, where they create a subtle inline highlight effect at display sizes. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same soft, bulbous language, keeping the set visually consistent for headlines and short phrases.