Hollow Other Onbu 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Seitu' by FSD, 'Marcher' by Horizon Type, and 'Geograph' by Sarah Khan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, event promos, signage, packaging, marquee, playful, retro, festive, theatrical, decorative texture, marquee effect, retro display, attention grabbing, dotted, perforated, display, geometric, rounded.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded corners and a consistent stroke weight. The letterforms are built from solid black shapes that are perforated by evenly spaced circular cutouts running through the strokes and bowls, creating a dotted inlay effect. Curves are smooth and generous, terminals are blunt, and counters stay open and legible despite the internal knockouts. Overall spacing feels steady and the silhouette reads clearly at larger sizes where the perforations can resolve crisply.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, event promotion, storefront signage, and packaging where the perforated texture can be appreciated. It can also work for short bursts of copy—taglines, labels, or callouts—when set large enough to preserve the dotted detailing.
The repeating dot perforations evoke marquee lights, ticket stubs, and craft-punched patterns, giving the type a lively, decorative personality. It reads as upbeat and slightly nostalgic, with a showtime energy that suits attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to combine a straightforward geometric sans foundation with a distinctive perforated interior, producing a bold, textured look that stands out instantly. The goal is decorative impact with familiar, readable shapes underneath the patterning.
The dotted cutouts are dense and regular, so the texture becomes the dominant visual feature; at small sizes it may visually fill in or turn into a gray pattern. Numerals and punctuation follow the same perforated treatment, keeping the overall rhythm consistent in mixed text.