Hollow Other Riba 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, party invites, stickers, playful, quirky, handmade, whimsical, cartoon, add texture, signal playfulness, create novelty, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, blobby, textured, bubbly, irregular.
A chunky, rounded display face built from soft, blobby strokes and gently uneven outlines. Each glyph is filled with numerous irregular cutouts that read like small pebbles or porous holes, creating a mottled, hollowed texture while keeping a strong silhouette. Terminals are bulbous and curves are prominent, with subtly inconsistent widths and shapes that reinforce an organic, hand-drawn rhythm. The overall construction favors simple forms and open counters, prioritizing character and texture over strict geometric regularity.
Well-suited to short headlines, logos, packaging accents, event or party materials, and children’s or hobby-oriented branding where a playful texture is an asset. It can also work for posters and social graphics when set at larger sizes so the internal cutouts remain clear.
The internal cutouts and bouncy shapes give the font a lighthearted, crafty tone—more playful than formal. It feels kid-friendly and imaginative, with a slightly doodled energy that suggests fun, novelty, and casual communication.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, textured display look by combining thick, rounded letterforms with irregular hollow knockouts. The goal seems to be instant visual personality and a tactile, patterned fill that stands out in informal, fun-forward contexts.
The textured knockouts are dense enough to be a defining feature, so the face reads best when the pattern has room to show. Letterspacing in the sample appears comfortable for display use, and the punctuation and numerals carry the same porous, speckled treatment for a consistent voice.