Hollow Other Elfe 7 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mancino' by JCFonts, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Conthey' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, handmade, comic, impact, whimsy, retro flavor, handcrafted texture, rounded, chunky, inked, textured, decorative.
A compact, heavy display face with tall, rounded letterforms and thick vertical emphasis. Strokes are smooth and bulbous with softened corners, creating a friendly, inflatable silhouette. Many glyphs include irregular internal knockouts and slivered counters that read like carved or worn-in highlights, giving the black shapes a subtly hollowed, distressed interior. Curves are dominant and joins are generally blunt, with occasional unevenness that reinforces a handcrafted rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited for short, bold settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and social graphics where the interior cutouts can be appreciated. It works especially well in playful branding and kid-friendly or retro-inspired applications; for longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve readability.
The overall tone is lighthearted and nostalgic, like vintage comic signage or playful packaging lettering. The internal cutouts add a quirky, slightly mischievous energy—more fun and informal than pristine or corporate—while still keeping the forms bold and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, rounded silhouette while adding character through irregular interior hollows. The goal seems to be a distinctive display voice—bold and compact, with handcrafted texture that keeps the letterforms lively and memorable.
Counters are often small and sometimes partially occluded by the interior cutouts, which increases texture and personality at the expense of fine-size clarity. The figures follow the same rounded, heavy construction, staying cohesive with the letters and maintaining a consistent, punchy color on the page.