Hollow Other Ilzu 2 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album art, editorial, typewriter, vintage, handmade, rugged, noisy, typewriter emulation, aged texture, analog print, monoline, rounded, blotchy, distressed, soft corners.
A monoline, typewriter-inspired design with very wide proportions and a slightly uneven, inked texture. Strokes are blunt and rounded at terminals, with frequent small voids and nicks that create a hollowed, worn impression inside otherwise solid forms. Lettershapes lean toward simple, geometric construction (single-storey a and g; compact, rounded bowls), while baseline and terminal edges show subtle wobble and smear-like irregularities. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, stamped rhythm rather than a strictly mechanical one.
Best suited for display settings where texture is an asset: posters, covers, album art, and brand moments that want an aged or stamped aesthetic. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes, labels, or packaging copy when set with generous size and leading to preserve the distressed details.
The font conveys a vintage, utilitarian voice—like old receipts, archival labels, or a well-used rubber stamp. Its distressed hollows and blotchy edges add grit and tactility, giving text a weathered, analog feel that reads more human and imperfect than pristine or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate an old typewriter or stamped print impression, adding character through deliberate internal voids and irregular inking. Its wide stance and grounded horizontals prioritize presence and texture over minimalism, aiming for a tactile, retro-industrial tone.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, with heavy horizontals that visually underline many letters; this creates a distinctive “grounded” line texture in paragraphs. Counters are generally open and round, but the recurring internal cutouts and edge chatter introduce controlled noise that becomes more pronounced at smaller sizes.