Hollow Other Ofji 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, headlines, packaging, event promo, marquee, playful, retro, festive, showtime, marquee effect, texture emphasis, playful display, nostalgic tone, perforated, outlined, decorative, rounded, stencil-like.
A decorative outlined sans with rounded corners and consistent, monoline strokes. Each letterform is built from a solid outer contour with an open interior, then punctuated by evenly spaced circular knockouts that read like perforations or bulbs around the stroke path. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, S), while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) keep a clean, geometric stance. Proportions are compact with a relatively small x-height, and widths vary noticeably across the lowercase, giving the text a lively, slightly irregular rhythm while remaining coherent and legible at display sizes.
Best suited for display applications where the perforated texture can read clearly, such as posters, storefront signage, event promotions, and themed packaging. It also works well for short headlines or titling where a festive, attention-grabbing voice is desired.
The repeated dot cutouts create a marquee-light impression that feels theatrical and celebratory. The overall tone is friendly and nostalgic, suggesting classic entertainment signage, carnival graphics, or upbeat retail display typography.
The design appears intended to translate the look of illuminated or punched marquee lettering into a consistent typographic system, prioritizing texture and personality over text-density efficiency. Its rounded geometry and repeating cutouts aim to deliver instant visual flair and a recognizable showtime aesthetic.
The dot pattern is dense and uniform, becoming a primary texture that can visually sparkle at larger sizes and may soften or fill in at small sizes depending on reproduction. Numerals match the same perforated outline logic, keeping a cohesive set for posters and headlines.