Hollow Other Ebwa 8 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Romper' by DearType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, quirky, handmade, retro, comic, standout display, handmade charm, playful branding, dimensional effect, rounded, bulbous, bouncy, chunky, irregular.
A chunky, rounded display face with compact proportions and soft, swollen terminals. Strokes are heavily weighted but animated by irregular internal knockouts that read like brush highlights or carved-out channels, giving each letter a hollowed, dimensional feel. Curves dominate the construction, with simplified joins and gently uneven stroke behavior that keeps the texture lively across lines of text. The overall rhythm is tight and punchy, with consistent round counters and friendly, inflated silhouettes.
Best suited for short display settings where the interior cutouts and rounded weight can be appreciated—headlines, posters, product packaging, merch, stickers, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for playful social graphics and event promo lines, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the hollow details stay clear.
The tone is fun and mischievous, with a handcrafted immediacy that feels informal and energetic. The interior cutouts add a playful sparkle and a slightly retro, cartoon-sign quality that reads as approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, hand-drawn personality, using irregular hollow cutouts to add depth and motion without relying on fine detail. It prioritizes character and texture for attention-grabbing display typography.
The internal hollows vary from glyph to glyph, creating a deliberately imperfect, analog texture that becomes part of the identity at larger sizes. Numerals match the same bubbly massing and highlight-like cutouts, keeping headlines cohesive.