Hollow Other Ibte 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, art deco, retro, neon, playful, display, decorative impact, retro signage, headline emphasis, graphic texture, inline, outlined, condensed, monolinear, rounded.
A tall, condensed display face built from an outlined stroke with a continuous inner inline that creates a hollow, tube-like effect. Strokes are largely monolinear with rounded terminals and softened corners, giving the letterforms a smooth, sign-painter rhythm. Counters are narrow and the interior channel closely tracks the outer contour, producing consistent negative space and a strong vertical cadence across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited for headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and brand marks where the outlined inline effect can read clearly. It can also work for packaging or event graphics that want a vintage display flavor, especially at medium to large sizes with generous tracking.
The inline outline construction reads like illuminated tubing or vintage marquee lettering, projecting a retro, show-title energy. Its narrow proportions and repeated interior lines add a lively, slightly whimsical texture that feels theatrical and attention-seeking rather than utilitarian.
The letterforms appear designed to translate the look of outlined, inset display lettering into a consistent alphabet with strong vertical emphasis. The goal seems to be an eye-catching decorative texture—more about personality and graphic impact than continuous reading.
The design relies on tight internal spacing and stacked contour lines, which can visually thicken at small sizes and in dense settings. Numerals and punctuation follow the same tubular logic, helping maintain a cohesive, decorative system in mixed text.