Hollow Other Elmo 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mancino' by JCFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, headlines, posters, children’s, logos, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, cartoonish, standout display, handmade charm, friendly branding, humorous tone, rounded, blobby, chunky, informal, bouncy.
A chunky, rounded display face with soft terminals and a hand-drawn, marker-like stroke quality. The letterforms are compact with lively, uneven contouring and small internal counter shapes, giving the black areas a slightly cut-out feel in places. Curves are dominant, corners are heavily softened, and strokes show subtle wobble and tapering that keeps the rhythm organic rather than geometric. Numerals match the same bulbous construction and simplified, legible silhouettes.
Works well for packaging, event posters, and bold headlines where a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It’s also suited to children’s content, casual signage, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a soft, handmade personality. Best used at medium to large sizes to keep counters and interior cut-ins clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and whimsical, with a casual, kid-friendly energy. Its soft shapes and slightly imperfect outlines convey approachability and humor, leaning more toward playful branding than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended as a characterful, high-impact display font that reads quickly while projecting an informal, handcrafted charm. The rounded construction and subtle internal cut-out behavior suggest a goal of adding texture and personality without sacrificing basic legibility.
Capitals and lowercase maintain a consistent rounded language, with single-storey forms (notably the “a”) reinforcing the informal feel. Spacing reads open and forgiving in the sample text, and the heavy weight plus small counters create a strong, poster-like presence that favors short phrases over dense paragraphs.