Hollow Other Elba 15 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logo marks, kids media, playful, retro, whimsical, handmade, cartoon, decorative impact, retro flavor, handmade charm, friendly display, rounded, soft terminals, inline cutouts, bouncy rhythm, irregular inking.
A heavy, rounded display face with compact proportions and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Letterforms are built from thick strokes and soft terminals, then punctuated by small internal cutouts and inline “shine” notches that create a hollowed, stamped look without reducing the overall black mass. Curves are generous and counters are often tight, with simplified joins and occasional asymmetry that feels intentionally handcrafted. The set reads clearly at large sizes, with consistent stroke weight and recurring interior knockouts across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for posters, headlines, short taglines, and packaging where its bold silhouette and cutout detailing can be appreciated. It works well for playful branding, event graphics, and children’s or entertainment-oriented designs, especially when set with generous tracking or in short bursts rather than long paragraphs.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, like hand-painted signage or cartoon title lettering. The glossy cutouts add a cheeky, toy-like sparkle, giving words a friendly, informal voice that leans toward fun rather than formal authority.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum display impact while adding personality through decorative interior knockouts. By combining chunky rounded shapes with irregular inline cutouts, it aims to evoke a handcrafted, retro sign/print feel that remains attention-grabbing and approachable.
The interior cutouts vary in size and placement from glyph to glyph, which adds character but can introduce visual noise in dense text. Numerals match the same rounded, chunky construction and carry the same inline knockout motif, keeping branding applications cohesive across letters and figures.