Hollow Other Ibju 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, invitations, whimsical, storybook, vintage, ornate, playful, ornamentation, novelty, retro styling, display clarity, inline, decorative, curly, swashy, monolinear.
A decorative inline serif with monolinear, hollowed strokes: each letterform is drawn with an outer contour and an inner contour, producing a clean outlined look. The design uses upright, fairly traditional serif structures and open counters, then adds tight spiral terminals and small curls at key endpoints, especially in capitals. Curves are smooth and rounded, with consistent stroke thickness and a light internal "channel" that maintains even spacing through bowls and stems. Lowercase forms stay relatively simple and readable, while capitals and numerals carry more ornament through swashes, loops, and curled finials.
Best used for display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging titles, book covers, and invitations where the inline detail and curled terminals can read clearly. It can work for short passages or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, but the decorative interior lines are most effective when given enough scale and breathing room.
The overall tone feels whimsical and theatrical, combining Victorian-style ornament with a light, friendly rhythm. The inline construction reads as decorative rather than heavy, giving the face a charming, handcrafted personality suited to playful and nostalgic settings.
The design appears intended to deliver an ornamental, vintage-leaning display voice by combining classic serif proportions with an outlined, hollow construction and distinctive spiral terminals. The restrained contrast and consistent inline treatment suggest a focus on consistent texture across letters while keeping the overall impression light and festive.
In text, the outlined construction keeps color relatively light on the page, and the spiraled terminals can become the dominant visual motif at larger sizes. Capitals are notably more embellished than lowercase, which creates a clear hierarchy but can introduce a more display-led feel when used in all-caps or at tight spacing.