Hollow Other Atle 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, 'Klop' by Invasi Studio, 'Organetto' by Latinotype, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Banana Bread Font' by TypoGraphicDesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids branding, headlines, stickers, playful, retro, bubbly, cartoon, cheerful, standout display, playful branding, cartoon tone, textured impact, rounded, soft, blobby, inky, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, inflated outlines and broadly uniform stroke mass. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts and cut-ins that read like glossy highlights or scooped counters, creating a distinctive hollowed/relief effect within otherwise solid forms. Terminals are fully rounded, curves are generous, and joins feel melted and organic rather than geometric. Counters are compact and irregularly shaped, with slightly bouncy spacing and a hand-drawn rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact applications such as posters, product packaging, event promos, and headline treatments where the hollowed highlights can be appreciated. It also fits children’s branding, playful editorial callouts, and merchandise graphics where a friendly, cartoon-forward tone is desired.
The overall tone is lighthearted and comedic, with a toy-like, candy-coated presence that feels friendly and approachable. The cutout highlights add a playful, bubbly sparkle that leans toward retro cartoon signage and whimsical branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, bubbly display look with built-in interior cutouts that simulate shine and depth, giving simple letterforms a lively, tactile personality. It prioritizes expressive texture and charm over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and large-format typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rounded, inflated construction, and the figures follow the same soft, chunky logic for a cohesive voice in mixed text. The internal knockouts vary by glyph, which adds character and motion but also increases texture, especially at smaller sizes.