Hollow Other Elky 8 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, stickers, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, retro, cartoon, novelty, whimsy, display, personality, impact, rounded, bubbly, inked, irregular, cutout.
A rounded, heavy display face with compact proportions and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and smoothly tapered, with an intentionally uneven, hand-rendered rhythm that shows in slight asymmetries and wobble. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts and highlight-like cutouts near terminals and corners, creating a hollowed, ink-sheened effect without losing overall mass. Counters are generally open and simple, and the lowercase has a friendly, single-storey feel with short ascenders and descenders that keep lines visually tight.
Best suited for short headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and playful branding where the cutout detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for kids-oriented or casual applications such as invitations, stickers, and social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a cartoon-like warmth and a hint of vintage signage. The hollowed highlights add a lively, glossy personality that reads as fun and crafty rather than strict or technical.
The design appears intended as a bold, characterful display font that combines a hand-drawn silhouette with decorative hollow cutouts to add sparkle and visual novelty. It prioritizes personality and impact over neutral readability, aiming to stand out in expressive, informal settings.
The distinctive internal cutouts become a primary identifying feature at larger sizes, while at smaller sizes they may visually merge with the surrounding stroke weight. Spacing appears moderately tight, reinforcing a dense, punchy texture in text lines.