Blaka Hollow
display · Designed by Mohamed Gaber
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Blaka Hollow is a bold Arabic-influenced display typeface with thick, high-contrast strokes and hollow cutouts running through its letterforms. The hollow treatment gives it a layered, almost stencil-like quality that reads as confident and visually striking without feeling overly decorative. It carries a strong cultural identity rooted in traditional Arabic calligraphy but rendered with enough geometric discipline to feel contemporary. The overall personality is assertive and distinctive, making it hard to ignore at large sizes. It works best when used sparingly, where its structural detail can be appreciated rather than lost.
Given its strong visual weight and cultural character, Blaka Hollow fits well in contexts where impact and identity are the priority. It is a natural choice for music or entertainment branding, particularly projects connected to Middle Eastern, North African, or Arabic-influenced aesthetics such as album covers, festival identities, or event posters. It also works for editorial headlines in cultural publications or magazines that cover art, fashion, or global perspectives, where the typeface itself communicates something about the content. A third practical application is merchandise and product packaging for brands that want a bold, handcrafted feel with a specific regional or artistic identity.
Best suited for: Consider Blaka Hollow for high-impact display applications including music and entertainment branding, cultural event identities, editorial headlines, and packaging where visual distinctiveness takes priority.
Design considerations: As a display-only typeface with a single regular weight, Blaka Hollow demands generous sizing to preserve its intricate hollow letterforms and geometric detail. Its strong visual presence and cultural character work best in selective, accent-driven applications rather than extended text settings.
Pairing guidance: Pair Blaka Hollow with Playfair Display for sophisticated editorial layouts where both typefaces share commanding presence, use Lato as a neutral, highly legible counterpoint for supporting text and interface elements, or combine with Yellowtail to emphasize handcrafted, artistic qualities in creative branding contexts.
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Blaka Hollow at a glance
Mohamed Gaber
SIL Open Font License 1.1
April 2022
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Display
3
Google Fonts
Blaka Hollow styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Blaka Hollow character map
Which languages does Blaka Hollow support?
Blaka Hollow includes 3 character sets:
- Arabic: Arabic, Persian and Urdu
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Blaka Hollow commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Blaka Hollow is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.