Hollow Other Keba 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, graphic, bold, decorative impact, retro display, patterned lettering, headline emphasis, inline, outlined, monoline, rounded, layered.
A rounded, monoline display face built from a bold outer contour with one to two nested inline paths that create a hollow, labyrinth-like interior. Strokes keep an even thickness and corners are softly squared, giving the shapes a smooth, sign-like continuity. Counters are often partially interrupted by the internal linework, producing distinctive, decorative negative spaces while maintaining clear overall silhouettes. The letterforms feel generously proportioned with open apertures and consistent spacing that reads best at medium to large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding moments where the inline detailing can be appreciated. It works well for logos, packaging, and signage that aims for a retro or playful tone, and can be especially striking when used in single words or short phrases.
The layered outline treatment evokes a retro, arcade-and-signage sensibility with a playful, attention-grabbing rhythm. Its repeating inner tracks add a whimsical, kinetic feel that can read as decorative, crafty, or pop-graphic depending on color and background.
The font appears designed to turn simple geometric letterforms into a decorative system through repeated inline contours, creating a recognizable hollow look that remains consistent across the character set. The goal seems to be maximum personality and visual impact while keeping the underlying shapes familiar and readable.
The design’s identity comes from the multi-line interior structure, which stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive patterning effect. Because the interior detail is fine relative to the outer contour, legibility improves with ample size, clean backgrounds, and sufficient contrast.