Hollow Other Upku 4 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, merch, packaging, stickers, grunge, industrial, rugged, playful, loud, add texture, create impact, rugged branding, diy look, distressed, stenciled, knockout, chunky, weathered.
A heavy, compact sans with simplified geometric construction and broad, blunt terminals. The forms are built from solid masses that are interrupted by irregular internal knockouts, creating a mottled, worn texture that stays consistent across letters and numerals. Counters are generally round-to-oval and openings are tight, with sturdy verticals and short joins that favor bold silhouette clarity over fine detail. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey feel with sturdy bowls and minimal modulation, while the numerals match the same blocky, high-impact proportions.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, apparel graphics, and bold packaging where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It works well for branding that wants a rugged or industrial voice, and for short statements, labels, or badges where impact is more important than sustained readability.
The overall tone is gritty and workmanlike, evoking painted signage, scuffed prints, and rugged materials. The random-looking cutouts add energy and a slightly mischievous, DIY edge, making the face feel loud, casual, and intentionally imperfect.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, readable silhouette while adding a distinctive distressed knockout texture for instant personality. It aims to mimic worn, printed, or painted letterforms without losing the underlying simplicity of a bold sans structure.
The distress pattern is prominent enough that letter interiors can appear speckled at smaller sizes, especially where counters and apertures are already tight. In short words and headlines the texture reads as deliberate character; in longer text it becomes a strong stylistic overlay.