Hollow Other Keze 1 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, collegiate, western, retro, bold, rugged, display impact, vintage signage, team lettering, dimensional effect, decorative inline, slab serif, inline, outlined, shadowed, display.
A wide, slab-serif display face with an outlined, hollowed interior and strong black edging that creates a crisp inline effect. The letterforms are built from squared geometry with chamfered corners and a consistent, poster-like rhythm, while the strokes show pronounced thick–thin contrast along horizontals and verticals. Many glyphs include an additional offset contour that reads as a subtle drop shadow or dimensional knock-out, giving the shapes a layered, sign-painted feel. Counters are generally compact and rectangular, and the overall spacing feels generous, emphasizing breadth and impact over economy.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where the hollow outline and dimensional contour can read cleanly—posters, event graphics, signage, merchandise, and sports or team-style branding. It can also work for packaging or labels that want a vintage, stamped look, but is less appropriate for long text or small UI sizes due to its intricate inner structure.
The font conveys a classic varsity and old-poster attitude with a slightly gritty, handcrafted edge. Its inline and shadowed treatment suggests vintage sports lettering, storefront signage, and frontier-era display typography, projecting confidence and a touch of nostalgia.
The design appears intended to emulate bold, attention-grabbing display lettering with an inline/outline build and a shadow-like offset, prioritizing impact and nostalgic character. Its wide proportions and slab serifs support a strong, emblematic presence while the internal knockouts add decorative depth.
Uppercase forms feel more uniform and emblematic, while lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic cut-ins and contour shifts that heighten the decorative, irregular charm. Numerals follow the same outlined construction and read clearly at display sizes, with the dimensional contour helping shapes stand out against busy backgrounds.