Hollow Other Ofma 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, invitations, playful, whimsical, circus, vintage, handcrafted, distinctive texture, theatrical display, retro charm, decorative, dotted, cutout, textured, serifed.
A decorative serif with compact proportions and a gently irregular, handcrafted rhythm. Letterforms use bracketed serifs and slightly uneven stroke edges, while the interiors of stems and bowls are punctured with small round cutouts that create a consistent dotted “hollow” texture across the set. Curves are soft and somewhat bouncy, counters stay fairly open for a display face, and terminals often feel subtly flared or club-like. Numerals and capitals share the same perforated treatment, giving the alphabet a cohesive, patterned color on the page.
Best suited to display applications where the dotted cutout detail can be appreciated: posters, headlines, event branding, packaging, labels, and logo/wordmark work with a whimsical or vintage theme. It can also add personality to short passages such as pull quotes or greeting/invitation text when set with generous size and spacing.
The dotted cutouts and slightly imperfect outlines give the font a cheerful, theatrical tone—suggesting marquee lettering, carnival signage, or crafty, handmade printing. It reads as friendly and characterful rather than formal, with a nostalgic flavor that fits playful storytelling and retro-styled graphics.
The design appears intended to merge a familiar serif structure with a bold, patterned interior treatment, creating a distinctive decorative voice without losing basic legibility. The consistent perforated motif suggests a goal of producing a recognizable signature look for attention-grabbing titles and branded phrases.
The perforations are small and frequent, so the texture becomes more apparent as size increases; at smaller sizes the dotted detail may visually merge into a gray tint. The baseline feels lively due to the uneven contours, and the serif styling helps maintain recognizable letter shapes despite the internal decoration.