Hollow Other Ilvy 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo marks, kids media, playful, retro, circus, whimsical, storybook, novelty display, signage feel, retro flavor, decorative impact, outlined, inline, cartoonish, bouncy, rounded.
A heavy, outlined display face with a consistent inner inline that creates a hollow, double-stroke look throughout. Letterforms are rounded and slightly inflated, with soft terminals, bracket-like serifs, and gently wavy contours that give the strokes a hand-drawn, poster-like rhythm. Counters are generous and simplified, and the inline generally follows the outer shape, emphasizing the font’s dimensional, cutout character rather than fine detail. Spacing appears comfortable and the overall texture is lively and decorative rather than strictly geometric.
Best for attention-grabbing headlines, poster titles, and packaging where the outlined, decorative structure can read large and crisp. It also suits logo wordmarks and themed materials for playful or nostalgic contexts, especially when paired with simpler body text.
The font conveys a cheerful, throwback tone with a hint of carnival signage and storybook charm. Its bubbly outlines and unevenly lively edges feel friendly and informal, suggesting fun, personality, and a light theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to translate classic sign-painting and circus-inspired display lettering into a consistent outlined font, prioritizing charm, bold presence, and a distinctive hollowed interior effect over neutrality or text efficiency.
The outlined construction produces strong shapes without filling in, which helps large headlines feel bold while staying airy. In longer lines, the persistent inline and ornamental serifs add visual noise, making it better suited to short bursts of text than extended reading.