Hollow Other Etwa 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'FT Graphitum' by Foxys Forest Foundry, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, and 'Conthey' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, playful, handmade, retro, friendly, quirky, display impact, print texture, brand character, retro feel, approachability, rounded, soft, chunky, textured, inked.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded terminals and softly squared curves. Strokes are consistently thick with modest contrast, and counters are small, giving letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Many glyphs show irregular interior knockouts and small cut-in marks that create a subtly distressed, hollowed texture rather than clean, uniform fill. Proportions are slightly condensed with simple, sturdy construction, and the overall rhythm feels hand-drawn while remaining highly consistent across the set.
Best suited for display use such as posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and storefront-style signage where the bold shapes and interior texture can be appreciated. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes when set with generous size and spacing, but it is less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual handcrafted energy. The internal cutouts add a vintage, screen-printed feel that reads as fun and a little mischievous rather than formal or technical. Overall it suggests informal signage, kids’ media, and lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended as a bold, condensed display face with a handcrafted print texture, using irregular hollowed details to add personality and a retro production vibe while keeping letterforms simple and sturdy for strong impact.
At larger sizes the interior knockouts become a defining feature and add visual interest; at smaller sizes they may visually merge into the heavy strokes and reduce clarity. Rounded joins and terminals keep the texture from feeling harsh, maintaining a soft, friendly color in text.