Hollow Other Ofba 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, party invites, playful, circus, vintage, whimsical, festive, marquee effect, poster impact, decorative texture, retro signage, decorative, dotted, ornamental, tuscan, poster.
A decorative serif with flared, Tuscan-like terminals and a lively, slightly irregular outline. The strokes are filled with evenly spaced circular knockouts that create a dotted, marquee-style texture throughout letters and numerals. Curves are generous and round, while verticals taper into small points or spurs at the ends, producing a bouncy rhythm and a hand-cut sign feel. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, and the overall color is dark but visually perforated due to the consistent internal dots.
Best suited to display applications where the dotted interior detailing can read clearly: headlines, posters, event branding, signage, and playful packaging. It can add character to short phrases and titles, especially in high-contrast black-on-white layouts or simple color treatments that let the perforations stay crisp.
The repeated dot perforations and flared serifs evoke show posters and theatrical signage, giving the font a celebratory, stage-ready personality. It feels cheerful and attention-seeking, with a nostalgic nod to fairground and vaudeville aesthetics rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver instant visual flair through a consistent perforated fill and expressive flared serifs, mimicking marquee lights or punched-out lettering. It prioritizes character and impact over neutrality, aiming for memorable, themed typography in display contexts.
The dot knockouts are prominent at display sizes and may visually soften at smaller sizes as the interior detail becomes denser. The numerals and capitals carry especially strong poster presence, while the lowercase maintains the same decorative system for consistent texture across mixed-case setting.