Hollow Other Kehu 1 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, victorian, western, circus, decorative, vintage, sign lettering, period flavor, ornamentation, engraved look, poster impact, inline, tuscan, engraved, ornamental, outlined.
A decorative display serif built from slender, monoline strokes with continuous inline cut-outs that create a hollowed, engraved effect. Serif terminals are crisp and bracket-free, with frequent faceting and chamfered corners that give curves an octagonal, sign-painter feel. The alphabet shows consistent internal channeling through stems and bowls, producing a rhythmic, rail-like texture in text. Proportions are compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and capitals carry prominent vertical emphasis; figures follow the same inlined construction with angular, poster-style shapes.
Best suited to display settings where the inline carving can be appreciated: posters, event headlines, period-inspired branding, labels, and signage. It can work for short text in larger sizes, but the fine interior channels will be most effective when given enough scale and contrast against the background.
The overall tone evokes antique lettering used for posters, playbills, and storefront signage. Its inline detailing reads as ornamental and theatrical, leaning toward a Western/Victorian atmosphere rather than a modern editorial voice.
The design appears intended to translate classic inline sign lettering into a repeatable font system, emphasizing ornamental interior cut-outs, crisp serifs, and faceted curves for a bold, vintage display presence.
The inlining is applied systematically across both uppercase and lowercase, which keeps the style coherent in longer passages. Angular joins and flattened curves are especially noticeable in rounded letters and numerals, reinforcing a carved or stamped impression.