Hollow Other Ibwa 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, invitations, playful, hand-drawn, whimsical, lighthearted, quirky, personality, handmade feel, display impact, playfulness, decorative detail, inline, monoline, cartoony, rounded, bouncy.
A condensed, hand-drawn inline letterform style built from a thin outer stroke with a second, parallel inner line that creates a hollowed, double-contour look. Strokes are mostly monoline in feel, with occasional irregularities and slight wobble that reinforce an organic marker-pen construction. Terminals are rounded and softly finished, counters are open and airy, and curves are generously inflated for a friendly silhouette. Proportions are compact with tight sidebearings, while width varies by glyph; the overall rhythm remains consistent through the repeated inline treatment across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where the inline construction can be appreciated, such as posters, playful branding, packaging accents, invitations, and kids-oriented materials. It also works well for short headlines, pull quotes, or labels where a friendly, illustrative voice is desired.
The inline, doodled construction reads casual and upbeat, evoking notebook lettering and playful display typography. Its narrow, springy shapes and slightly imperfect lines give it a personable, crafty tone that feels informal and approachable rather than corporate or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a quirky, hand-rendered display voice by combining condensed proportions with a consistent inline/hollow effect. The slightly irregular strokes and rounded geometry prioritize charm and personality over strict geometric precision, aiming for a crafted, approachable look in titles and short phrases.
The hollow/inline detailing is a defining feature at all sizes, so the face tends to read as an outline-first design with interior echo lines rather than a solid text font. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with rounded forms and a lively, sketch-like finish.