Hollow Other Nire 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, retro, handmade, quirky, festive, textured display, hand-cut look, retro charm, high impact, speckled, rounded, chunky, soft-edged, decorative.
A heavy, slanted display face with chunky forms, softened corners, and an intentionally uneven, hand-cut feel. Strokes are punctuated by irregular circular and teardrop-shaped knockouts that read like confetti or perforation, creating a textured, hollowed effect across both stems and bowls. Letterforms stay compact and sturdy, with rounded counters and simple, friendly geometry; curves are slightly lumpy and terminals often look cut or stamped rather than crisply drawn. The overall rhythm is dense and bold, with the internal cutouts providing contrast and preventing large black areas from feeling flat.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, logos, labels, and packaging where the punched texture can be appreciated. It works well in playful branding, event graphics, and craft-inspired designs, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the internal cutouts remain legible.
The texture and jaunty italic slant give it a lighthearted, craft-forward tone—somewhere between retro signage and party-ready cut-paper lettering. The dotted knockouts add a celebratory sparkle and a touch of mischief, making the font feel informal and approachable rather than serious or corporate.
The design appears intended to merge a bold, readable display structure with a distinctive perforated/knockout texture, evoking stamped, cutout, or confetti-speckled materials. The italic slant and rounded construction aim to keep the tone energetic and friendly while maintaining strong presence on the page.
The knockout pattern is fairly consistent across the set but varies in size and placement, which strengthens the handmade character. Round letters (like O/Q) show the effect most clearly, while straight-sided forms rely on the speckling to maintain visual interest. The numerals share the same chunky silhouette and punched texture, keeping the set cohesive.