Hollow Other Nibo 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, party invites, playful, circus, retro, whimsical, toy-like, decorative texture, novelty display, playful branding, festive signage, rounded, soft corners, stencil-like, perforated, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face built from thick, softly contoured strokes with small ink-trap-like notches and an overall slightly irregular, hand-cut feel. The most defining feature is the consistent pattern of small interior perforations punched through the strokes, creating a decorative, hollowed texture across letters and figures. Counters are generally compact and the terminals are blunt, with a friendly, bouncy rhythm and occasional quirky proportions that keep the texture lively in both upper- and lowercase. Numerals follow the same chunky construction and perforated treatment, maintaining strong visual consistency across the set.
Best suited to display use such as posters, event titles, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and social graphics where the perforated texture can be appreciated. It also works well for short bursts of copy—headlines, callouts, and labels—especially in high-contrast layouts and larger sizes.
The perforated knockouts give the font a festive, marquee-adjacent personality—cheerful, crafty, and attention-seeking rather than formal. It reads as nostalgic and playful, evoking cut-paper signage, party graphics, and kid-friendly packaging where texture is part of the message.
The design appears intended as a decorative, texture-forward display font that turns solid letterforms into patterned shapes via repeated interior cutouts. Its rounded geometry and quirky details prioritize charm and visibility, aiming to deliver a handcrafted, celebratory look for informal, upbeat communication.
Because the interior perforations are numerous and relatively small, the texture becomes the primary read at smaller sizes; the design benefits from generous sizing and clear contrast between type and background. In longer lines, the dot pattern creates a strong overall color and visual noise, which can be used deliberately for energetic headings but may feel busy for dense text.