Hollow Other Onbu 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, marquee, playful, retro, festive, theatrical, standout texture, marquee feel, decorative display, retro appeal, dotted, inlined, rounded, geometric, decorative.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded terminals and broad, even strokes. Each letterform is peppered with evenly spaced circular knockouts that follow the stroke interior, creating a dotted inline effect rather than a continuous counter. The construction stays clean and upright with simple bowls and open apertures, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y, Z) keep crisp, straight edges. Lowercase forms are compact and friendly, with single-storey a and g, and numerals are sturdy and legible with the same perforated treatment.
Best suited to display settings where the perforated texture can be appreciated: headlines, posters, event graphics, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold brand marks. It also works well on packaging or social graphics when used in short phrases or punchy callouts.
The repeated dot cutouts evoke marquee lights and perforated signage, giving the face a showy, upbeat personality. It reads as nostalgic and entertainment-oriented, with a crafted, display-first energy that feels celebratory rather than formal.
The design appears intended to fuse a solid, approachable geometric skeleton with a distinctive punched-out pattern, delivering a recognizable “lit” or perforated look for attention-grabbing display typography.
The interior knockouts remain consistent across curves and straight stems, producing a strong texture at larger sizes. In longer text, the dotted rhythm becomes a dominant visual pattern, so spacing and line breaks benefit from generous breathing room.