Author's note

Holla font by Prof. Rudolf Koch is a free brush script typeface with the swagger of hand-painted signage and the warmth of ink on textured paper. Thick, sloping strokes and slightly compressed letters create a bold, forward-leaning wordshape that feels both vintage and energetic, as if written in one confident motion.

Using Holla, headlines snap into focus and carry a strong, personal voice. This free font shines on posters, cafe menus, packaging, retro logos, storefront signs, invitation titles, and bold social graphics. For balance, pair Holla with a clean geometric sans in smaller text, and let Holla stay large for maximum impact.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2001. Designer: Prof. Rudolf Koch.
Font family
Holla
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
TypographerMediengestaltung: Holla: 2001
Full font name
Holla
Name table version
Version 1.3; 2001
Postscript font name
Holla
Designer
Prof. Rudolf Koch

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2001-08-13
Revision1
Glyph count246
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding restricted (not allowed!)
Family classScripts
WeightSemi-bold
WidthSemi-condensed
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureItalic
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI