Hollow Other Onpe 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, game ui, industrial, techy, playful, arcade, mechanical, texture emphasis, industrial flavor, retro tech, display impact, novelty styling, stencil, perforated, modular, boxy, geometric.
A heavy, modular display face built from squared, rectilinear strokes with chamfered corners and a slightly pixel-like construction. The defining feature is a consistent pattern of round perforations punched through the strokes, plus occasional elongated slots in some counters, creating a riveted or manufactured look. Counters are generally rectangular and open, with simplified, blocky forms and a fairly even stroke presence throughout. Spacing and widths vary by character, but the overall rhythm stays tight and compact, keeping the texture dense despite the internal cutouts.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing settings where the perforation pattern can be appreciated—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and themed event graphics. It can also work for UI labels or game/interface styling when a retro-tech or industrial tone is desired, while longer text will emphasize the busy internal texture.
The perforated, punch-plate detailing gives the font an engineered, industrial attitude while also reading as playful and game-like due to its modular geometry. It evokes retro hardware, arcade interfaces, and maker aesthetics—bold in presence but visually “ventilated” by the repeating holes.
The design appears intended to merge a sturdy, industrial block silhouette with decorative internal knockouts, creating a signature surface pattern that suggests punched metal, circuitry, or arcade-era display styling. The goal is strong impact with a distinctive, recognizable texture rather than neutrality for extended reading.
The hole pattern remains a strong unifying motif across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a distinctive sparkle at text sizes and a patterned surface at larger sizes. The squared terminals and boxy joins maintain a rigid, constructed feel, while the internal knockouts add movement and reduce visual mass.