Hollow Other Elba 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, whimsical, quirky, handcrafted, display, texture, novelty, brand voice, retro feel, rounded, decorative, knockout, ink-trap, bubbly.
A condensed, heavy display face with rounded terminals and softly bulbous curves. Strokes are sculpted with irregular internal knockouts and slotted cut-ins that read like highlights or carved-out channels, creating a lively, hollowed texture within otherwise solid forms. Counters tend to be compact, and the overall rhythm is bouncy and slightly uneven in a deliberate, hand-cut way. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow with simplified construction, while lowercase maintains a friendly, readable skeleton with occasional flourish-like hooks and curled joins.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of text, and identity work where the decorative interior cutouts can be appreciated. It works well for posters, shop signage, packaging, and playful branding, especially in single-color applications that benefit from the built-in texture. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The font feels playful and vintage-leaning, with a cartoon-signage energy and a touch of novelty. The internal cutouts add sparkle and motion, giving letters a “lit” or embellished look that reads as fun rather than formal. Overall it communicates charm, craft, and a lightly mischievous tone.
The design appears intended as a characterful display font that injects texture into bold, condensed shapes through carved internal details. The aim is to provide instant personality—part retro signpaint, part novelty—while keeping letterforms recognizable and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The distinctive internal knockouts are consistent enough to form a recognizable texture across the set, but varied enough to keep the line lively. Numerals are similarly stylized and rounded, matching the letterforms for cohesive titling. The dense interiors and decorative cut-ins suggest best performance at larger sizes where the detail can remain clear.