Hollow Other Ofdu 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, event promos, signage, marquee, playful, retro, theatrical, festive, marquee effect, retro display, decorative texture, signage mimicry, dotted, inline, rounded, decorative, display.
A condensed, heavy display face built from solid strokes that are perforated with a consistent pattern of small circular holes, creating a dotted inline/knockout effect. Letterforms lean toward geometric construction with rounded corners and simple, sturdy terminals; counters are generally compact, and curves stay smooth rather than calligraphic. The perforations are evenly spaced and repeat across verticals, curves, and diagonals, giving the font a uniform texture and a strong black silhouette despite the internal cutouts.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, event promotions, theatrical or nightlife signage, and packaging where the perforated texture can read clearly. It can also work for logos or badges when used at display sizes and with ample spacing.
The repeated dot perforations evoke lit signage and stage-lettering, giving the type a showy, celebratory tone. It feels energetic and slightly kitschy in a deliberate way, reading as nostalgic and entertainment-oriented rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic perforated or bulb-lit lettering by carving a regular series of circular knockouts into otherwise bold, condensed shapes, maximizing visual punch while adding a distinctive decorative texture.
The dotted cutouts add significant internal detail that becomes more prominent as size increases, while smaller sizes may visually blend into a speckled texture. Narrow proportions and tight counters increase density, so generous tracking and clear backgrounds help preserve the marquee pattern.