Hollow Other Ibju 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, invitations, victorian, playful, whimsical, carnival, storybook, vintage display, ornamental detail, thematic branding, headline impact, inline, decorative, ornate, swashy, curly terminals.
A decorative serif with an inline, hollowed interior treatment that creates a double-stroke look across most stems and bowls. The letterforms are upright with sturdy, low-contrast outlines and rounded, bracket-like serifs that often finish in curled terminals. Capitals feature prominent swash-like details and looped joins, while the lowercase is more restrained but still carries the inline construction and soft, bulbous ends. Overall rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn, sign-lettering way, with generous counters and clearly separated inner lines that read best at display sizes.
Best suited to short display copy such as posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, labels, and themed packaging where the inline detailing can remain crisp. It also works well for invitations, chapter headings, and pull quotes when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The inline cutouts and curly terminals give the face a vintage show-card and Victorian novelty character. It feels theatrical and friendly rather than formal, suggesting old-time storefronts, circus posters, confectionery packaging, and other nostalgic settings where ornament is part of the message.
The design appears intended to provide a distinctive vintage display voice by combining classic serif proportions with an inline knockout that adds ornament without heavy weight. The added curls and swash-like capital details aim to create instant character for branding and headline applications.
Numerals and many rounded letters emphasize the hollow/inline effect strongly, producing a decorative sparkle that can fill in visually at small sizes. The capital set is notably more embellished than the lowercase, making it effective for initials and short headline settings where the flourishes have room to breathe.