Hollow Other Tibi 5 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Milk & Clay' by loryn ipsum (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, logos, playful, whimsical, retro, handmade, chunky, novelty, texture, retro charm, friendly display, craft feel, rounded, puffy, blobby, bubbly, decorative.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, inflated contours and gently irregular, hand-cut edges. Strokes are thick and bulbous, with small internal knockouts and pinhole-like cut-ins that appear near terminals and inside counters, creating a pierced, “Swiss-cheese” texture across the alphabet. The letterforms lean on simple, friendly geometry (wide bowls, compact joins, short arms) while maintaining a slightly uneven rhythm that feels crafted rather than mechanical. Counters remain generally open despite the weight, and the overall silhouette is smooth and cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, brand marks, product packaging, labels, and event or seasonal promotions. It can also work well for children’s projects and playful editorial callouts where texture and personality are more important than strict neutrality.
The cutout detailing and puffy shapes give the font a lighthearted, novelty character—cheerful, quirky, and a bit vintage. It reads like playful signage or packaging lettering, with a toy-like charm and an inviting, informal tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality through bold, rounded forms enhanced by quirky interior cutouts, producing a distinctive decorative texture. Its aim is expressive display use, evoking a handcrafted, retro-novelty feel while remaining broadly legible at larger sizes.
The decorative perforations are consistent enough to feel intentional and system-wide, but they add visual noise that increases quickly at smaller sizes or in long passages. Numerals and rounded letters (like O, Q, 8, 9) emphasize the internal knockout motif particularly strongly, reinforcing the theme.