Hollow Other Onji 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, kids media, playful, retro, marquee, whimsical, crafty, novelty, texture, craft aesthetic, retro flavor, perforated, dotted, stencil-like, rounded, decorative.
A decorative display face built from sturdy, mostly monoline strokes and soft, rounded corners. Letterforms are clean and upright with simple, friendly geometry, while the defining feature is a consistent field of round “punch” holes running inside the strokes, creating a perforated, hollowed look. Counters are generally open and legible, terminals tend to be blunt, and the overall rhythm is even despite slightly quirky, hand-cut nuances in curves and joins. Numerals follow the same construction, keeping the perforation motif consistent across the set.
Best for display typography such as headlines, posters, event collateral, storefront signage, and packaging where the perforated texture can be appreciated. It also suits playful editorial callouts, crafts-themed projects, and children-oriented graphics that benefit from a friendly, decorative voice.
The perforated interiors evoke marquee lights, craft punch-outs, and retro signage, giving the font an upbeat, novelty tone. It reads as cheerful and attention-getting rather than formal, with a slightly homemade charm that feels suitable for playful branding and display moments.
The design appears intended to merge a straightforward, readable sans-like structure with an eye-catching perforated knockout treatment, delivering instant personality without sacrificing basic letter clarity. The consistent internal dot pattern suggests a deliberate “punched” or “marquee” concept aimed at high-impact display use.
The dotted cutouts can visually fill in at small sizes, so the design’s character is strongest when given enough scale and contrast. In longer text, the repeated perforations create a lively texture that can become busy, making it better suited to short lines and punchy messaging.