Hollow Other Ibwa 2 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, labels, industrial, vintage, stamped, playful, signage, decorative impact, retro signage, space-saving, brand character, labeling, inline, monoline, rounded, condensed, decorative.
A condensed display face with rounded terminals and an inline/hollow construction: each character is built from thick outer strokes with a consistent inner channel that creates a double-line effect. Stems are mostly straight and vertical, bowls are narrow and upright, and corners tend to soften into rounded joins rather than sharp angles. The rhythm is tight and tall, with compact apertures and small counters, and the inlines stay fairly even across letters and numerals, giving a mechanically consistent, signlike texture. Several characters include small punched details and notch-like cut-ins that reinforce the cutout aesthetic without becoming chaotic.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short phrases where the inline cutouts can be appreciated. It also works well for logos, packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a vintage-industrial look and a distinctive internal detailing. In longer passages it will read as intentionally decorative, so it’s most effective when used sparingly for emphasis.
The overall tone feels industrial and retro, reminiscent of stenciled lettering, embossed labels, or old shop signage. The inline treatment adds a decorative flourish that reads as crafted and slightly playful, while the narrow proportions keep it assertive and space-efficient. It conveys a utilitarian, workshop-meets-poster personality rather than a neutral text voice.
The design appears intended as a condensed display font that combines a bold silhouette with hollowed, inline detailing to create instant character. Its consistent internal channeling and rounded construction suggest a goal of producing a sturdy, reproducible look that echoes stamped or fabricated lettering while staying visually distinctive in titles and branding.
The inner channel is prominent enough to remain visible at display sizes, but the tight counters and enclosed forms suggest the design is most comfortable when it has room to breathe. Numerals share the same inline logic and rounded shaping, supporting consistent headline use alongside text. The texture in paragraphs stays lively because of the repeated internal cutouts, which create a patterned dark–light cadence across lines.