Hollow Other Tigy 8 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, circus, western, vintage, playful, theatrical, vintage revival, poster impact, ornamental texture, dimensional effect, decorative, tuscan, bifurcated serifs, inline, beveled.
A decorative display face with condensed, heavy letterforms and prominent bifurcated (Tuscan-like) serifs. Strokes are modeled with irregular inline hollows and chiseled-looking cutouts that create a dimensional, beveled impression rather than a clean monoline interior. Curves are slightly lumpy and organic, with uneven internal negative shapes that add texture and a hand-rendered poster feel. Round letters (O, Q, 0) show tight counters and strong interior carving, while terminals often flare into bracketed, split serifs for a distinctive rhythm.
Best suited to large-format uses where the interior cutouts and carved detailing can be appreciated—posters, event flyers, storefront-style signage, packaging, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for short headlines or labels when strong vintage flair is desired, but is less appropriate for long text or small UI sizes.
The overall tone is theatrical and nostalgic, evoking circus bills, saloon signage, and old-time show posters. The carved inlines and split serifs give it a bold, attention-grabbing voice that reads as playful and a little mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to reinterpret 19th-century wood-type and showcard traditions with an added hollowed/inline treatment to amplify depth and ornament. Its condensed massing maximizes impact in limited horizontal space while the irregular cutouts provide a distinctive, engraved texture.
Spacing appears fairly tight and the condensed proportions keep words compact, but the busy interior detailing increases visual noise at smaller sizes. Numerals match the letterforms with the same carved inlines and flared terminals, maintaining consistent display character across the set.