Hollow Other Ibdy 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, kids branding, playful, retro, circus, novelty, whimsical, attention grabbing, vintage flavor, decorative texture, playful tone, outlined, inline, decorative, rounded, bouncy.
A chunky outlined display face built from rounded, softened slab-like forms with an interior inline that creates a hollow, double-stroke look. Strokes are consistently heavy and smooth, with bulbous terminals and compact counters that keep the letters bold and punchy even in outline. The overall proportions feel expanded and roomy, while widths vary by character, giving the set a lively, hand-drawn rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity.
Best suited to short, prominent text where the outlined construction can be appreciated—posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, playful packaging, and event collateral. It can work for large blocks of display copy, but the dense outline/inline texture is most effective at larger sizes with generous line spacing.
The style reads as upbeat and theatrical, with a vintage show-card sensibility. Its bubbly outlines and inner cutouts add a toy-like, carnival energy that feels friendly and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a high-impact decorative display font that mimics outlined show lettering, using inner cutouts to add depth and visual sparkle while keeping a bold, approachable silhouette.
The inline and outline are close enough to create strong texture in paragraphs, producing a patterned, engraved effect. Spacing and character widths feel intentionally uneven in a way that emphasizes charm and novelty over uniformity.