Hollow Other Kezo 1 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, sports, packaging, industrial, retro, assertive, sporty, mechanical, impact, signage, branding, space-saving, texture, slab-like, blocky, condensed, inline, beveled.
A condensed, block-built display face with heavy outer silhouettes and consistent inner knockouts that create an inline/hollow effect. Forms are largely rectilinear with squared terminals, flattened curves, and occasional chamfered or beveled corners that add a faceted rhythm. Counters are tightly managed and often simplified into vertical or polygonal openings, giving letters a stenciled, cut-out feel while maintaining a uniform, upright stance. The texture is dense and high-impact, with strong vertical emphasis and compact spacing suited to short bursts of text.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and logo-style wordmarks where the hollow inline detail can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, labels, and sports or team-style graphics that benefit from a compact, forceful silhouette. For long passages, the dense texture and distinctive cutouts are more effective in short lines or larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a retro-industrial flavor that recalls machinery labeling, athletic lettering, and sign-cut characters. The hollowed interiors add a punchy, engineered personality—graphic rather than delicate—making the face feel confident and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while adding visual interest through irregular inline cutouts. The faceted, squared construction suggests a goal of evoking industrial signage and bold display lettering without relying on delicate curves or fine detail.
Round letters like O and C read as squarish ovals, and several glyphs show intentional angular inflections that keep curves from feeling soft. The inline knockouts are a defining motif across both cases and numerals, producing a consistent “carved” look that stays legible at display sizes.