Hollow Other Itho 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, cartoonish, retro, bubbly, quirky, attention grab, novelty, cartoon display, decorative texture, retro sign, outlined, hollowed, ink-trap, bouncy, chunky.
A chunky display face built from rounded, inflated letterforms with a pronounced black outline and a hollow/knockout interior that creates a two-layer look. Strokes are irregular in a deliberate, hand-drawn way, with wiggly contours and uneven internal counters that add texture and motion. Corners are softened throughout, terminals tend to blob or taper slightly, and several glyphs include small cut-in notches and tight pockets that increase visual sparkle. Proportions lean compact and tall, with stout stems and generous curves that keep the forms readable despite the busy interiors.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, stickers, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, event graphics, and any setting that benefits from a bold outlined look with character. For longer passages, larger sizes and ample spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is lighthearted and mischievous, like comic lettering or novelty signage. The outlined, hollow construction reads energetic and attention-seeking, with a slightly retro amusement-park feel.
The design appears intended as an expressive display font that mimics hand-inked cartoon outlines while using hollow interiors and irregular cutouts to create a distinctive, lively texture. The goal is strong shelf/thumbnail presence with a fun, decorative rhythm rather than quiet body-text neutrality.
Because the interior knockouts vary from glyph to glyph, the texture becomes more pronounced as text gets larger, while smaller sizes may begin to look busy. The numerals and capitals carry the same puffy silhouette, helping headlines feel cohesive across mixed-case and number-heavy settings.