Hollow Other Alke 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, logo marks, playful, cartoon, bubbly, retro, whimsical, attention grab, playfulness, dimensional effect, novelty display, character branding, rounded, blobby, soft, puffy, inky.
A heavy, rounded display face with puffy, balloon-like forms and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and irregular in a deliberately organic way, with frequent internal knockouts that read like glossy highlights or carved-out channels, giving each letter a molded, dimensional feel. Counters tend to be small and tight, terminals are blunt, and curves dominate the construction; the overall rhythm is lively rather than geometric. Uppercase forms are compact and chunky, while lowercase shows similarly inflated proportions with simplified, single-storey shapes and a consistent, soft silhouette.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, kids-focused graphics, and expressive logo wordmarks where the dimensional cutouts can read clearly. It can also work well for stickers, social graphics, and event titles that benefit from a bold, playful tone.
The font conveys a fun, toy-like energy with a slightly retro, candy-coated sensibility. Its shiny cutout details suggest playful depth—somewhere between cartoon lettering, sticker graphics, and novelty signage—making it feel friendly and attention-grabbing rather than formal.
The design appears intended to create a chunky, high-impact display look with built-in visual texture via irregular internal cutouts, adding a glossy, sculpted effect without needing additional styling. The emphasis is on personality and immediacy over neutrality, targeting bold, fun communication.
The interior cutouts vary by glyph, adding texture and sparkle but also creating a busier interior color; this favors larger sizes where the knockouts remain clearly visible. Spacing appears generous and the shapes are intentionally uneven, reinforcing a handmade, characterful voice.