Hollow Other Ofma 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, circus, vintage, whimsical, handmade, novelty texture, retro display, theatrical flair, craft feel, decorative, dotted, stenciled, spotted, storybook.
A decorative serif with softly irregular, hand-cut contours and rounded terminals. The letterforms use bold, filled outlines that are perforated by small oval and round cutouts that run through stems and bowls, creating a consistent “pierced” texture. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with lively curves and occasional asymmetry that gives the alphabet a crafted, display-oriented rhythm. Counters remain generally open and readable, while the internal knockouts add visual busyness that becomes more pronounced as size decreases.
Best suited for display use such as posters, event titles, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a distinctive textured look. It can work for short pull-quotes or labels, but the internal perforations make it less ideal for small sizes or dense body copy.
The dotted perforations and slightly wobbly shaping evoke a playful, old-time show aesthetic—part circus poster, part folk craft. It reads as cheerful and quirky rather than formal, with a novelty charm that suits lighthearted or theatrical messaging.
The design appears intended to merge a classic serif silhouette with a novelty, perforated fill to create immediate character and surface texture. It prioritizes personality and visual patterning over restraint, offering a recognizable, decorative voice for themed and promotional typography.
The perforated detailing is integrated across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a unified identity. In longer text, the repeated cutouts create a strong texture and sparkle; the design is most comfortable when given room to breathe and used at larger sizes.