Hollow Other Etve 10 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, carnival, quirky, bold, display impact, vintage flavor, dimensional detail, playful tone, decorative, soft serif, ink traps, swashy, chunky.
A very heavy, soft-serif display face with rounded terminals, flared slab-like feet, and a bouncy, slightly irregular rhythm. The strokes are punctuated by internal cut-outs and notches that read like hollowed counters or carved highlights, creating a high-impact, engraved-ink look in both capitals and lowercase. Letterforms are compact and sturdy, with bulbous joins, teardrop-like dots, and gently uneven contouring that keeps the texture lively. Numerals match the same stout construction and punched-in detailing for consistent color across mixed text.
Best suited for short, bold settings such as posters, event graphics, packaging fronts, and brand marks where its carved-in detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for signage and playful editorial headlines, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical—part circus poster, part novelty headline—with a cheerful, attention-grabbing presence. The hollowed detailing adds a crafty, hand-cut character that reads as playful rather than formal, making it feel expressive and intentionally quirky.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum display impact with a nostalgic, show-card sensibility. The internal hollowing and soft, flared serifs suggest a goal of adding dimensionality and personality while maintaining a dense, readable silhouette at headline sizes.
In paragraphs, the strong internal knockouts create a shimmering, textured gray that can look busy at smaller sizes; it performs best when given room and solid contrast. The decorative cuts are consistent enough to feel systematic, but irregular enough to keep the face from looking mechanical.