Hollow Other Tiby 5 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, logos, playful, whimsical, retro, hand-drawn, storybook, novelty display, friendly branding, decorative impact, vintage flair, inline, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, cartoonish.
A condensed display face with rounded, cartoon-like construction and an inline hollow detail that creates a cutout effect inside the strokes. Curves are generously bulbous, counters are open and friendly, and terminals often end in soft, dot-like or teardrop forms that add a lively rhythm. Stems and bowls show a pronounced thick–thin relationship, while the internal knockout line keeps forms airy and decorative rather than purely heavy. Overall spacing is moderate with slightly irregular, hand-rendered consistency that reads best at larger sizes.
Works best for short headlines, posters, and packaging where the inline cutouts can be seen clearly. It suits children’s media, event graphics, café/ice-cream style branding, and logo wordmarks that want a friendly, hand-made impression. For longer text, it benefits from generous size and line spacing to keep the decorative interiors from cluttering.
The tone is cheerful and quirky, with a nostalgic, funhouse energy that feels suited to playful branding and lighthearted editorial moments. The hollowed inline gives it a crafted, novelty-sign feel, balancing bold presence with an inviting softness.
The design appears intended as a high-personality display font that combines a bold silhouette with hollowed interior detailing for a distinctive, crafty look. Its condensed proportions and rounded terminals suggest an aim for strong shelf impact while maintaining an approachable, playful voice.
Lowercase forms lean more whimsical than the uppercase, with expressive descenders and looping details that increase personality. Numerals follow the same rounded, inline treatment and remain highly stylized, prioritizing character over strict uniformity.