Hollow Other Tihu 12 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, retro, comic, decorative inline, handmade charm, playful display, novelty impact, inline, inked, wobbly, rounded, bouncy.
A rounded display face with thick, high-contrast strokes and a consistent inline/knockout treatment that creates hollowed highlights inside the forms. Letter shapes are simplified and friendly, with bulbous curves, softly squared terminals, and slightly uneven contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. The inlines vary in placement and thickness across glyphs, producing an intentionally imperfect, hand-drawn rhythm. Spacing reads open and readable, with strong, dark silhouettes and lively internal cutouts that add texture without fully breaking the counters.
Works best for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, product labels, and playful branding. The hollowed inline detail adds character at medium-to-large sizes, making it suitable for packaging, social graphics, and titles where a handcrafted, whimsical voice is desired.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, with a casual, cartoon-like energy. The irregular inking and hollowed detailing give it a crafty, DIY feel that nods to retro novelty lettering and packaging. It feels informal and upbeat rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display look that combines heavy silhouettes with decorative internal cutouts for extra visual sparkle. The controlled wobble and uneven inking suggest an aim for approachable, handmade charm while keeping letterforms clear enough for energetic, readable statements.
The inline knockout is most noticeable on broad curves and vertical stems, creating a two-tone illusion even in a single color. Uppercase forms feel bold and emblematic, while the lowercase maintains a tall, clear presence that supports longer text snippets in display contexts. Numerals match the same rounded, hand-inked construction, keeping a cohesive, poster-friendly texture.