Hollow Other Nika 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, kids branding, playful, retro, quirky, loud, crafty, novelty, texture, attention, decoration, chunky, slab-serif, rounded, speckled, stencil-like.
A chunky, slab-serif display design with heavy, rounded forms and compact counters. The strokes are punctuated by many small, irregular internal knockouts that create a speckled, hollowed texture across each letterform. Serifs are broad and bracketed, terminals are softened, and the overall silhouette reads solid and poster-like despite the perforated interior. Spacing appears sturdy and even for a display face, with consistent texture across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for posters, headlines, logos, product packaging, and short pulls where the textured interior can be appreciated. It can also work for signage and playful branding systems, especially when used at larger sizes with generous tracking to keep the perforated details from clogging.
The perforated, confetti-like cutouts give the face a playful, crafty energy with a hint of vintage novelty. It feels attention-grabbing and informal, suggesting signage or decorative headline typography rather than quiet editorial text.
The design appears intended to combine bold slab-serif letterforms with a decorative, hollowed texture to deliver high-impact display type. Its consistent speckled knockouts suggest a focus on adding surface character and novelty while keeping sturdy, readable silhouettes.
The internal holes vary in size and placement, creating a deliberately irregular rhythm that becomes a key visual feature at larger sizes. The slab structure keeps word shapes stable, while the speckling adds motion and surface character that can visually soften large blocks of black.