Hollow Other Etve 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, vintage, playful, western, carnival, whimsical, nostalgia, ornamentation, impact, tuscan, flared, bracketed, ball terminals, inline.
A decorative serif with heavy, sculpted strokes and consistent internal knockouts that create an inline/hollowed effect throughout the letterforms. Serifs are broad and flared with soft, bracketed transitions, and many terminals finish in rounded, ball-like shapes. The design shows pronounced stroke modulation and a carved, dimensional rhythm, with slightly irregular, hand-finished contours that keep counters lively and dark areas from feeling flat. Numerals match the letterforms with the same bold silhouette and inset cutouts, producing a cohesive, poster-like texture in text.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and packaging where the dimensional inline detail can read clearly. It can also work for short logotypes or badges that benefit from a bold silhouette with ornamental interior cutouts.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and theatrical—like painted signage or show posters—balancing sturdiness with a cheeky, ornamental sparkle. The hollowed interior detailing adds a sense of depth and motion, giving the font a friendly, attention-grabbing personality rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to evoke classic decorative display lettering by combining a robust serif skeleton with carved, hollowed detailing that suggests engraving or inlay. Its proportions and consistent inset treatment prioritize visual impact and character over quiet body-text neutrality.
In the text sample, the strong black mass and inset detailing remain legible at display sizes while creating a busy internal texture that becomes the main visual feature. Round forms (O, Q, 8, 9) emphasize the dimensional, engraved look, and the pointed/curved serif shapes contribute to a distinctly decorative, signage-oriented voice.