Hollow Other Ridu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, marquee, retro, whimsical, party, attention-grabbing, decorative texture, retro signage, novelty display, rounded, monoline, bulbous, cutout, dotted.
A heavy, rounded display design with soft terminals and a largely monoline stroke feel. Each letterform is filled and then patterned with small, evenly spaced circular knockouts that read like perforations or lightbulb sockets, creating a consistent interior texture across the alphabet and numerals. Proportions are friendly and slightly bouncy, with simplified constructions, generous curves, and compact counters that keep the silhouettes bold at a distance while adding detail up close.
Best suited to short, bold text such as headlines, event posters, storefront or menu signage, playful branding, and packaging accents. It can also work for kids-oriented materials or seasonal promotions where texture and character are more important than long-form readability.
The dotted cutouts give the face a showtime energy, evoking signage, carnival lettering, and theater marquees. It feels cheerful and attention-seeking rather than formal, with a handcrafted, novelty tone that suggests fun, celebration, and retro entertainment.
The design appears intended to combine a bold, approachable silhouette with a decorative perforated texture that adds sparkle and personality. Its goal is to create immediate visual impact while referencing illuminated or punch-out lettering styles common in display contexts.
The interior perforations add visual noise that becomes more pronounced at smaller sizes, so the design reads best when given enough scale and breathing room. The rounded geometry and consistent cutout rhythm help maintain cohesion across mixed-case text and numerals.