Hollow Other Ofdu 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, event promo, marquee, carnival, playful, retro, theatrical, novelty, attention, nostalgia, texture, decorative, rounded, monolinear, dotted, stencil-like.
A decorative display face built from heavy, rounded letterforms with a consistent stroke thickness and soft terminals. Each glyph is pierced with evenly spaced circular cutouts that run through stems, bowls, and arches, creating a dotted, perforated texture while keeping the outer silhouette solid and legible. Counters are generally generous, curves are smooth, and corners are minimally angular, producing a friendly rhythm across lines. Figures and capitals follow the same perforation logic, with simplified, bold shapes that read clearly at larger sizes.
Best used for headlines and short bursts of text in posters, event promotions, menus, packaging, and signage where the perforated texture can be appreciated. It works especially well when you want a marquee or festive accent, and can be paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The perforated interiors evoke marquee bulbs and stage signage, giving the type a showtime, carnival-like energy. Its cheerful, novelty texture feels nostalgic and attention-seeking, suited to situations where the lettering should feel fun and “lit up” even in a single color.
The design appears intended to mimic illuminated or punched-letter signage by combining chunky, rounded silhouettes with a regular grid of circular knockouts. The goal is high visibility with a distinctive surface texture that adds character without relying on outlines alone.
The repeating dot pattern becomes the dominant visual motif, so spacing and shapes are intentionally straightforward to keep words readable despite the busy interior detail. The font’s impact relies on size and contrast between the solid outlines and the punched-out dots; at smaller sizes the texture may visually fill in.