Hollow Other Ofma 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, event promos, circus, vintage, playful, vaudeville, handbilled, standout display, marquee texture, retro poster, decorative, slab serif, spotted, inline, poster.
A decorative serif with compact proportions, sturdy verticals, and rounded slab-like terminals. Letterforms are built from solid outer strokes that are punctuated by evenly spaced internal circular cutouts, creating a perforated, marquee-like texture throughout stems and bowls. Curves are smooth but slightly quirky in modulation and spacing, with a lively, irregular rhythm that reads as intentionally hand-crafted rather than strictly geometric. Numerals and capitals maintain consistent presence and weight, while the inline perforations provide strong patterning even at moderate sizes.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, storefront signage, event promotions, labels, and packaging where the dotted interior texture can be appreciated. It works well for short phrases, titles, and logotypes that want a bold, patterned look rather than neutral text readability.
The repeated dot cutouts give the face a show-poster personality—part carnival, part old-time playbill—suggesting lights, stitching, or punched metal. It feels upbeat and theatrical, with a nostalgic, entertainment-forward tone that draws attention quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver an attention-grabbing display serif with a distinctive perforated inline, evoking marquee lighting and vintage printing aesthetics while keeping letterforms robust and readable at headline sizes.
The perforations are a dominant feature and can visually fill in at smaller sizes, so the design reads most clearly when given room. The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping headlines feel cohesive and patterned.