Hollow Other Ofma 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, event promo, circus, vintage, playful, novelty, theatrical, marquee effect, vintage display, attention grabbing, themed branding, decorative texture, decorative, dotted, inline, display, bold-ish.
A decorative serif display face built from sturdy, bracketed slab-like forms with rounded terminals and a slightly uneven, hand-set rhythm. The defining feature is an inline knockout made of small circular perforations that run through the main strokes, creating a dotted, hollowed interior while keeping a solid outer silhouette. Letterforms are compact and tall, with mostly upright construction, moderate stroke modulation, and a lively mix of straight stems and rounded bowls that reads clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and branding moments where a decorative, attention-grabbing texture is desirable. It can work well for event promotions, circus/carnival-themed graphics, vintage-inspired packaging, or signage that benefits from a marquee-like feel. For long text or small UI sizes, the dotted inline detail is likely to read as noise, so pairing with a simpler text face is advisable.
The perforated inline detailing evokes marquee lights, old playbills, and festive signage, giving the font a showy, upbeat personality. Its tone feels nostalgic and theatrical rather than formal, with a whimsical, handcrafted edge that adds charm and spectacle.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif silhouette enhanced with a distinctive perforated inline effect, prioritizing character and visual sparkle over neutral readability. It aims to be instantly recognizable in short phrases, logos, and titles by combining sturdy letterforms with playful internal cutouts.
The interior dot pattern varies naturally with stroke geometry, creating a textured sparkle that becomes a key part of the color and rhythm in words. Counters remain relatively open despite the internal decoration, but the perforations can visually fill in at smaller sizes, reinforcing its display-first character.