Hollow Other Ilka 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, event flyers, handmade, quirky, playful, spooky, grunge, hand-drawn texture, expressive display, whimsical tone, spooky novelty, outlined, wobbly, rough, organic, irregular.
A hand-drawn, outlined display face with irregular contours and distinctive hollowed interiors. Strokes feel brush- or marker-like, with wobbly edges, uneven terminals, and frequent internal counters that read as cut-out channels rather than clean, geometric outlines. Curves and bowls are loosely constructed, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating an animated rhythm across words. The overall color is high-contrast black-on-white, but the interior openings keep the texture airy and sketch-like instead of solid.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, book covers, and themed packaging where character and texture matter more than typographic neutrality. It also works well for seasonal or novelty applications (e.g., spooky, whimsical, or handmade branding), especially at medium-to-large sizes where the interior cutouts remain clear.
The font communicates a mischievous, offbeat energy—part doodle, part spooky storybook. Its rough outlines and jittery construction suggest spontaneity and personality, making it feel informal, crafty, and slightly eerie in a fun way.
The design appears intended to capture a deliberately imperfect, hand-sketched outline look with hollowed interiors that add visual interest and separation. Its variable letter widths and uneven stroke behavior prioritize personality and expressiveness over strict regularity, aiming for a distinctive display voice.
Letterforms show intentional inconsistency and playful distortion, with occasional exaggerated curves and asymmetry that become more apparent in longer text. The outlined construction helps large sizes stay visually lively, while the uneven interior cutouts add a distinctive, hand-rendered texture.