Hollow Other Kena 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, handmade, whimsical, quirky, comic, handmade feel, decorative texture, playful display, comic tone, outlined, rough, wobbly, inked, chunky.
A chunky, hand-drawn outline face with hollowed interiors and irregular internal cutouts that make each stroke feel carved or chiseled. The outlines wobble subtly, with uneven stroke edges and occasional angular bends, producing a lively, imperfect rhythm. Curves are slightly faceted rather than perfectly round, and counters are inconsistently shaped, reinforcing the handmade character. Spacing and glyph widths vary noticeably, giving lines of text an animated, bouncy texture.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short bursts of text where the outlined, cutout texture can be appreciated. It can work well for playful branding, event graphics, craft packaging, children’s materials, or comic-style captions. For longer passages, generous size and spacing will help maintain readability.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, like marker-drawn lettering with a comic or crafty sensibility. The hollow, cutout-like detailing adds a slightly spooky or storybook flavor without becoming heavy or gothic. It reads as casual, expressive, and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-inked, outlined lettering with decorative hollowing, creating a bold silhouette while keeping the interior visually active. Its irregular cutouts and wavy contours suggest a deliberate lo-fi, illustrative approach meant to add personality and motion to display typography.
The outlining and inner knockouts create strong texture at display sizes, while the irregular counters and stroke wobble can reduce clarity as sizes get smaller. Numerals and capitals share the same cutout treatment, keeping a consistent illustrated look across mixed-case settings.