Hollow Other Tifo 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, game graphics, industrial, sporty, rugged, mechanical, aggressive, impact, industrial styling, speed, texture, display emphasis, slanted, stencil-like, riveted, beveled, angular.
A slanted, display-oriented face built from sharply chamfered, polygonal strokes with hard corners and minimal curvature. Forms feel constructed from metal plates: heavy outer silhouettes are punctuated by small, consistent knockout dots and occasional internal voids that create a riveted, perforated texture. Counters tend to be tight and geometric, with frequent cut-ins at joins and terminals that emphasize a faceted, engineered look. Spacing and rhythm read compact and forward-leaning, with variable letter widths and a generally sturdy, blocky footprint.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where texture and punch are desirable, such as sports identity, motorsport-themed graphics, gaming titles, or industrial product packaging. It can work for short bursts of text (taglines, labels) when the perforated detailing is meant to be a visible part of the design.
The overall tone is tough and high-energy, evoking machinery, fabrication, and motorsport aesthetics. The perforated detailing adds grit and visual noise that feels utilitarian and rugged rather than refined. Its forward slant and angularity push the voice toward speed, impact, and assertiveness.
The design appears intended to mimic fabricated lettering—like cut, bolted, or stamped plateforms—by combining chamfered geometry with a consistent pattern of small knockouts. The slanted posture and sharp terminals suggest a goal of conveying speed and impact while maintaining a cohesive, mechanical visual system across letters and figures.
The repeated micro-knockouts are prominent at text sizes and become a key texture element, making the face feel more like a patterned object than a neutral text tool. Straight segments dominate, and diagonals are emphasized across both capitals and lowercase, reinforcing a cohesive, engineered system. Numerals match the same faceted construction and punched-out detailing for consistent set cohesion.