Hollow Other Itvu 2 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, playful, poster, retro, saloon, retro display, dimensional effect, vintage signage, theatrical tone, slab serif, inline, shadowed, ornate, decorative.
A decorative slab-serif display face with heavy, blocky letterforms and pronounced bracketed serifs. The strokes are shaped with inset counters and irregular interior cutouts that read as an inline/knockout treatment, plus a consistent offset shadow-like cavity that gives a dimensional, carved look. Terminals are squared and sturdy, with rounded bowls and compact joins; the overall rhythm is robust and attention-grabbing, favoring bold silhouettes over fine detail. Numerals and capitals match the same chunky construction and interior carving, maintaining a cohesive, high-impact texture across the set.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, and logo wordmarks where the carved, dimensional interiors can be appreciated. It can also add a period feel to packaging and promotional graphics, especially when paired with simple supporting type.
The font projects a vintage, showy tone with strong Old West and turn-of-the-century poster energy. Its hollowed interior detailing and dimensional shading add a theatrical, slightly mischievous character that feels suited to headlines and signage rather than neutral text.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-first display voice that combines slab-serif sturdiness with hollowed, shadowed detailing for a faux-engraved, dimensional effect. The goal seems to be instant visual flavor—evoking vintage signage and theatrical typography—while keeping letterforms large, legible, and consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
The inline cutouts and shadowed cavities create busy interior textures that can visually fill in at small sizes or when reversed out, while the wide stance and strong serifs help maintain recognition in short words. The treatment is consistent enough to feel like a system, but the irregular internal shapes keep it lively and handcrafted in spirit.