Hollow Other Elro 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, branding, playful, handmade, cartoon, friendly, quirky, whimsy, approachability, attention, texture, novelty, rounded, blobby, inked, soft, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, soft-ended strokes and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. Letterforms lean on simple geometric construction—circular bowls and broad arches—while edges show subtle wobble and uneven curvature that keeps the texture lively. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts and highlight-like cut-ins near joins and curves, creating a hollowed, ink-trap-meets-doodle effect that adds sparkle and separation inside the dense black shapes. Counters are generally open and legible, with single-storey forms where applicable and sturdy, compact proportions that hold together well at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings where the bold, bubbly silhouettes and interior cutouts can be appreciated—posters, playful branding, product packaging, stickers, event graphics, and children’s or family-oriented materials. It can also work for short phrases in social graphics or titles where a friendly, cartoon-like voice is desired.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a comic, kid-friendly energy. The bubbly silhouettes and decorative cutouts suggest something whimsical and approachable rather than strict or corporate, lending a sense of motion and personality in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum charm and visibility through inflated forms, rounded terminals, and decorative internal knockouts that add character without sacrificing overall readability. It prioritizes expressive texture and a handmade feel for attention-grabbing display typography.
The irregular internal cutouts function like decorative highlights, giving the glyphs a dimensional, slightly glossy look while also breaking up large areas of black. Stroke terminals are consistently rounded, and the alphabet maintains a cohesive “puffy” texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.