Hollow Other Elfe 5 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids branding, playful, retro, whimsical, handmade, comic, attention-grabbing, friendly tone, retro flavor, handmade texture, decorative detail, rounded, chunky, soft-edged, bouncy, decorative.
A chunky, rounded display face with compact proportions and a soft, inflated silhouette. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline in feel, but enlivened by irregular, hollowed interior slivers and cut-outs that read like ink highlights carved into the black shapes. Terminals are blunt and friendly, counters are tight, and the overall rhythm is slightly uneven in a deliberate, hand-drawn way. Curves dominate, with simplified joins and sturdy, vertical stems that keep the texture dense and bold on the page.
Best suited for headlines, posters, badges, and packaging where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It also works well for logos and short brand phrases, especially in contexts that benefit from a retro-comic or handcrafted feel. Use larger sizes to let the interior cut-outs read clearly and avoid overly long text settings.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, leaning toward vintage cartoon and signage sensibilities. The internal knockouts add a lively, crafty character—suggesting hand-painted lettering or cut-paper effects—without becoming chaotic. It feels approachable and fun, with a strong personality suited to upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, humorous character, using hollowed internal details to differentiate the letterforms and add visual sparkle. Its compact, rounded construction prioritizes bold presence and an approachable tone over neutral text readability.
The decorative interior hollows vary from glyph to glyph, creating a subtle twinkle that’s most noticeable at larger sizes. Because counters are small and strokes are very heavy, spacing and readability tighten quickly in long passages, while short words remain punchy and distinctive. Numerals share the same rounded, playful construction and consistent interior cut-out motif.