Hollow Other Ofve 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, event flyers, spooky, vintage, whimsical, carnival, storybook, atmosphere, display impact, thematic branding, texture, decorative, ornate, flared, curly, hand-cut.
A condensed decorative roman with heavy, sculpted strokes and irregular hollowed counters that read like punched or carved cutouts. Stems are generally upright with frequent curls, hooks, and teardrop terminals, creating a lively silhouette and a slightly uneven, hand-formed rhythm. The outlines feel soft and organic rather than geometric, with narrow internal apertures and occasional asymmetry that emphasizes the cutout effect. Capitals are tall and emphatic, while lowercase maintains a readable x-height but stays tightly set with narrow proportions and idiosyncratic details.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, event flyers, packaging, and branding marks where a strong, characterful voice is desired. It works especially well for themed applications—Halloween, circus/carnival, vintage curiosities, and storybook or game titles—where its ornate silhouettes and hollowed details can be showcased at larger sizes.
The letterforms evoke a theatrical, slightly eerie show-poster energy—part carnival signage, part gothic fairytale. The internal knockouts add a playful “mask” quality that can feel spooky or mischievous depending on context, giving text a dramatic, headline-first personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality through condensed proportions, expressive terminals, and consistent interior cutouts, creating a cohesive “carved” texture across the alphabet. Its goal is impact and atmosphere rather than neutrality, prioritizing visual motif and word-shape presence in short-to-medium runs of text.
The distinctive interior holes and notches are a defining feature across both cases and numerals, providing strong texture even in short words. Because many counters are small and highly stylized, the design favors display sizes where the cutouts and terminal curls can remain clear.