Hollow Other Ellu 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very heavy, rounded display face with soft, brush-like terminals and slightly irregular contours that mimic ink or marker pressure. Strokes are thick and compact with tight counters, and many letters include small internal knockouts and highlight-like cut-ins that create a hollowed, cutout effect. Curves dominate the construction, with simplified geometry, minimal sharp corners, and a generally monoline feel despite the perceived contrast created by the internal cutouts. Spacing and widths vary across glyphs, reinforcing an organic, hand-drawn rhythm.
Best suited for short to medium display text where its heavy shapes and interior knockouts can be appreciated—posters, product packaging, playful branding, and social graphics. It can work for bold pull quotes or signage when set with generous line spacing and kept at sizes where counters remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, doodled energy that reads as fun rather than formal. The inky texture and interior cutouts add a crafty, retro-comic flavor, giving headlines a lively, animated presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with a handcrafted brush/marker feel, while using interior cutouts to add character and prevent large black forms from feeling flat. It prioritizes personality and immediacy over strict geometric regularity.
The font maintains consistent stroke weight and rounded finishing across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, helping it feel cohesive in longer settings. The interior cutouts function like shine marks, keeping the dense black shapes from feeling overly heavy and adding visual sparkle at larger sizes.