Hollow Other Etza 8 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, circus, vintage, playful, showcard, attention grabbing, retro display, dimensional effect, decorative slab, slab serif, tuscan, inline, shadowed, poster.
A heavy slab-serif display face with pronounced, bracketed feet and ball-like terminals. Strokes are built as solid outer shapes with interior knockouts that create an inline/hollowed effect, giving each letter a beveled, dimensional look. The design leans condensed overall, with tight counters and compact apertures, while maintaining clear vertical stress and crisp, high-contrast transitions between thick stems and thinner connecting strokes. Curves are rounded and slightly squared-off at the extremes, producing a sturdy, stamped silhouette across letters and numerals.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, signage, event titles, and logo wordmarks where the inset detailing can be appreciated. It also suits packaging and labels that want a vintage showcard flavor, especially in single-color applications with ample size and spacing.
The hollowed interior detailing and chunky slabs evoke 19th‑century show typography—part Wild West poster, part carnival sign. It feels bold, attention-seeking, and theatrical, with a friendly, slightly kitschy charm suited to nostalgic branding.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic, ornamental slab-serif look with built-in interior knockout detailing that suggests depth and hand-set display type. Its condensed proportions and assertive serifs prioritize immediate presence and retro character over quiet text readability.
The internal cutouts read like inset shading, which can visually fill in at very small sizes; the style benefits from generous size and strong contrast with the background. Numerals match the same dimensional treatment, supporting cohesive headline and pricing applications.