Hollow Other Onbu 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Digital Sans' by Blaze Type, 'CF Panoptik' by Fonts.GR, and 'URW Geometric' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, playful, retro, festive, industrial, marquee, add texture, grab attention, evoke marquee, create novelty, dotted, stenciled, rounded, geometric, display.
A heavy, rounded sans with simple geometric construction and largely uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are filled, then patterned with evenly spaced circular knockouts that run through stems, bowls, and diagonals, creating a consistent perforated texture. Curves are broad and smooth, terminals read clean and blunt, and counters remain open and legible despite the internal cutouts. Spacing and proportions feel straightforward and utilitarian, with a regular rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for display settings where the perforated texture can be appreciated—posters, headlines, labels, event graphics, and signage. It can also work for short blocks of copy or pull quotes when set large enough to keep the dot cutouts from visually filling in.
The repeated dot perforations give the face a lively, decorative energy that recalls marquee lighting, punch-card patterns, and craft or DIY stencil aesthetics. It reads as upbeat and attention-seeking, with a friendly tone that stays clear rather than chaotic.
The design appears intended to combine a sturdy, readable sans foundation with a distinctive perforated fill, producing a single-style display font that adds texture and personality without relying on high-contrast strokes or complex outlines.
The dotted knockouts are used as an all-over surface treatment rather than outlining the shape, so the font stays dark at text sizes while gaining texture at larger sizes. The effect is strongest in broad strokes and round letters, where the dot grid becomes a prominent pattern element.