Hollow Other Ondi 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio, 'Seitu' by FSD, 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Mirai' by GT&CANARY, 'Giriton' by Hazztype, '-OC Format Sans' and '-OC Pajaro' by OtherwhereCollective, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, and 'Causten' by Trustha (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, marquee, playful, retro, festive, theatrical, attention, decoration, novelty, rounded, geometric, stencil-like, dotted, display.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and smooth, simplified geometry. Letterforms are built from solid strokes that are consistently perforated with small circular cutouts, creating a marquee-like, hollowed texture across stems, bowls, and diagonals. Curves are generous and terminals feel softly squared, while counters remain open and clear despite the internal dot pattern. Spacing reads even in text, and the overall rhythm is driven by the repeating perforations rather than contrast or modulation.
Best suited for display roles such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and storefront-style signage where the perforated texture can be appreciated. It can also work for logos and packaging that want a marquee or handcrafted cutout feel, particularly at medium-to-large sizes.
The repeated dot knockouts evoke illuminated signage, carnival lettering, and show-poster typography. The tone is upbeat and attention-seeking, with a crafty, decorative texture that feels celebratory and slightly whimsical. It reads as friendly rather than formal, leaning into novelty and spectacle.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, high-impact sans structure while adding personality through consistent internal cutouts. The aim appears to be a familiar, readable silhouette paired with a distinctive dotted knockout treatment for decorative emphasis and instant recognition.
The perforations are small and regular enough to read as texture at text sizes, but become a prominent pattern in larger settings. The dotted interiors also create a secondary grid that adds visual sparkle and a sense of motion, especially in rounded characters like O, Q, and S.