Hollow Other Elba 17 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Bouncer' and 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype, and 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, event flyers, playful, retro, quirky, handmade, cartoon, visual impact, whimsy, retro signage, dimensional effect, friendly tone, rounded, bulbous, soft corners, inked, knockout details.
A chunky, rounded display face with tall, compact proportions and soft, blobby terminals. Strokes are heavy and simplified, with small irregular interior knockouts that read like glossy highlights or carved-out channels, giving the letters a hollowed, dimensional feel. Curves dominate, counters tend to be tight, and joins are smooth with minimal sharp corners. The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited for short-form display settings such as headlines, posters, stickers, packaging, and attention-grabbing social graphics where its chunky silhouettes and hollowed highlights can read clearly. It can also work for playful branding or product names, especially when used with generous tracking and strong contrast against the background.
The overall tone is lighthearted and characterful, evoking a nostalgic, cartoon-signage sensibility. The internal cutouts add a playful shimmer that feels crafty and informal rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, compact headline voice with a distinctive hollowed/knockout interior treatment that adds depth and charm. It prioritizes immediate impact and personality over continuous-text readability.
The narrow fit and dense stroke mass make the face most comfortable at larger sizes, where the internal knockouts remain clear. Several glyphs lean on simplified constructions (notably in the numerals and rounded letters), reinforcing a bold, friendly silhouette over precision detail.