Hollow Other Etza 6 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'College Game JNL' and 'Eckhardt Slabserif JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Vin Slab Pro' by Mint Type, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, display impact, nostalgic tone, ornamental inline, signage feel, slab serif, inline, rounded, soft corners, decorative.
A decorative slab-serif design with heavy, compact letterforms and rounded terminals. Strokes are punctuated by an inline, hollowed-out channel that follows the main skeleton, creating consistent internal cutouts and a dimensional, engraved feel. Serifs are blocky and blunt with softened corners, and counters are relatively tight, contributing to a dense, emphatic texture. The overall rhythm is steady and upright, with sturdy verticals and simple, geometric joins that keep the shapes legible despite the strong ornamentation.
Best suited to display typography where the inline cutouts can be appreciated—posters, event branding, product packaging, signage, and logo wordmarks. It performs particularly well in short phrases and large sizes where the decorative interior channel reads clearly and adds character without sacrificing readability.
The inline knockouts and chunky slabs evoke a nostalgic show-poster sensibility, reading as upbeat, theatrical, and slightly rustic. It suggests classic Americana signage and fairground typography—friendly, bold in presence, and built to grab attention.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a built-in ornamental effect, combining sturdy slab-serif structure with an inline hollow treatment for a ready-made, vintage display look.
The hollow channel behaves like a uniform inner stroke, giving a quasi-3D or stamped impression, especially noticeable in rounded forms and at terminals. Numerals and capitals share the same decorative treatment, helping mixed-case settings and headlines feel cohesive. The strong internal detail may begin to fill in at very small sizes, where the hollowing becomes less distinct.