Hollow Other Ibwa 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, art deco, retro, neon, theatrical, vintage, neon effect, deco revival, decorative display, sign lettering, vintage branding, inline, rounded, monolinear, condensed, ornamental.
A tall, tightly condensed display face built from narrow, rounded strokes with a consistent inline/hollow treatment that creates a double-line silhouette. Terminals are softly capped and many curves are drawn with tubular, horseshoe-like geometry, giving the alphabet a continuous, sign-painterly rhythm. Counters are compact and the interior knockout line stays close to the outer contour, producing crisp, high-contrast negative space that reads as a decorative channel through each stroke. Overall proportions are vertical and streamlined, with occasional width expansions in letters like M and W that preserve legibility while keeping the set visually slender.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and brand marks where the hollow inline detail can be appreciated. It can also add period flavor to packaging and editorial feature titles, especially when paired with simpler text faces for body copy.
The font projects a polished vintage mood with clear Art Deco and marquee-sign energy. Its hollowed strokes suggest illuminated tubing or engraved metalwork, creating a stylish, theatrical tone that feels retro, urban, and slightly whimsical.
This design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact display voice while using hollow inline strokes to create a luminous, crafted look reminiscent of neon tubing, engraving, or outlined lettering. The goal is clearly decorative distinction and a strong retro-modern identity rather than neutral text performance.
The inline cutouts are consistently applied across caps, lowercase, and numerals, which helps the set feel cohesive even at larger sizes. The narrow fit and open, rounded forms keep it readable for a decorative face, but the internal channeling can visually fill in at small sizes or in dense text settings.