Hollow Other Ufki 2 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Skate' by DearType, 'Fendesert' by Edignwn Type, 'ITC Machine' by ITC, and 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, vintage, western, circus, industrial, stamped, impact, nostalgia, texture, showprint, slab serif, condensed, inline, knockout, distressed.
A condensed slab-serif display face with heavy stems and small, squared serifs. The letterforms are largely upright with compact counters and a tall, poster-like vertical emphasis. Throughout the alphabet and numerals, strokes include irregular internal knockouts and small cut-out notches that read like ink wear or chipped paint, creating a hollowed, textured interior while keeping a solid outer silhouette. Terminals are blunt and squared, and the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, making the face feel dense and emphatic in text lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, labels, and logo wordmarks where the inline cutouts can be appreciated. It can also work for themed event collateral (fairs, rodeos, speakeasy/circus-style promotions) and bold packaging fronts. Use larger sizes or generous tracking when clarity is critical.
The cut-out detailing and stout slabs give the font a vintage show-print personality—part old-time poster, part stamped signage. It carries a slightly rugged, utilitarian tone, suggesting hand-applied ink, wood type, or worn metal lettering. Overall it feels bold, attention-seeking, and a bit theatrical.
The design appears intended to merge a condensed slab-serif display structure with decorative hollow/knockout distressing, producing a rugged, print-era aesthetic that reads strongly in bold titling. The goal is maximum presence with added texture and character, rather than neutral text readability.
The interior distressing is consistent enough to feel intentional rather than random, but irregular enough to add visual noise at smaller sizes. Narrow apertures and compact counters increase density, so spacing and line length will strongly affect legibility in longer passages.