Hollow Other Riku 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, signage, playful, retro, marquee, crafty, whimsical, themed display, texture effect, novelty, attention, rounded, soft-cornered, perforated, speckled, chunky.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy, softly squared strokes and generous curves. The letterforms are filled but punctuated by many small internal circular knockouts that read like perforations, giving the texture a consistent dotted rhythm across glyphs. Counters are large and open (notably in O, P, R, a, e), and terminals tend to be blunt and friendly rather than sharp. Overall spacing and proportions feel even and sturdy, with simplified construction and slightly varied interior dot placement that adds a handmade, tactile look.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, product packaging, party invitations, and playful signage where the perforated texture can be a central visual motif. It can also work for short branding phrases or labels, especially when a retro or handcrafted feel is desired, but is less ideal for long passages at small sizes due to the busy internal detailing.
The dotted cutouts evoke marquee bulbs, perforated cardboard, or stitched craft materials, lending the font a cheerful, nostalgic tone. It reads as friendly and attention-getting, with a decorative texture that feels informal and upbeat rather than corporate or austere.
The design appears intended to merge a bold, rounded display skeleton with decorative internal knockouts to create a distinctive textured voice. Its construction prioritizes instant impact and a themed surface pattern over minimalism, aiming for a friendly, novelty-forward presence in titles and graphic treatments.
In text settings, the perforation pattern becomes the defining feature, creating a lively color and a subtly shimmering texture across lines. The heavy strokes and open counters help maintain recognition, but the dense interior detail makes it most comfortable at moderate-to-large sizes where the dot pattern can resolve clearly.