Hollow Other Upho 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, event titles, circus, victorian, playful, theatrical, whimsical, standout display, ornamental texture, retro flavor, theatrical branding, decorative, display, engraved, flared serifs, notched.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with sturdy verticals and flared wedge-like serifs. The defining feature is a system of irregular interior knockouts: zigzag, chiseled, and wavy cut-ins that carve into strokes and counters, creating a hollowed, engraved look without reducing the overall mass. Curves are rounded but assertive, with dramatic thick–thin transitions and a slightly squarish, poster-like rhythm across capitals and numerals. Lowercase forms keep a readable structure while retaining the same cutout motif, giving the set a consistent, ornamental texture in both isolated glyphs and running words.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short titles where the interior cutouts can read clearly. It can add personality to logos, packaging, signage, and event materials, especially for entertainment, themed venues, or retro-inspired branding. For longer passages, it will perform best as an accent face at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The cutout patterning and bold serif skeleton evoke a show-poster sensibility—part Victorian novelty, part carnival placard. It reads as theatrical and playful, with a slightly spooky or mischievous undertone from the jagged internal notches. Overall, it feels designed to entertain and to stand out rather than to disappear into body text.
The design appears intended to merge a classic serif framework with novelty hollowing to create instant impact and a distinctive texture. The consistent carved-in motif suggests a deliberate attempt to mimic engraved or cut-paper styling while keeping a bold, high-visibility silhouette for display typography.
The internal carving varies by letterform (zigzags, scallops, and angled gouges), which adds hand-crafted character and visual noise. In dense settings the texture can become busy, while at larger sizes the hollowing effect becomes a strong decorative asset.