Hollow Other Abko 8 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knicknack' by Great Scott (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, candy packaging, posters, stickers, party invites, playful, bubbly, cartoon, candy, friendly, whimsy, attention, novelty, cute, rounded, puffy, blobby, soft, quirky.
A heavy, rounded display face built from puffy, blob-like forms with soft terminals and compact counters. Each glyph is punctuated by irregular interior cutouts and highlight-like voids that create a hollowed, glossy texture rather than a uniform inline. Curves dominate, with simplified joins and a generally monoline silhouette that reads as thick, cushiony shapes; proportions vary slightly by letter, reinforcing an informal, hand-drawn feel. Numerals and lowercase follow the same inflated construction, with generous curves and minimal sharp corners.
Best suited to short, high-impact applications such as kids-oriented branding, confectionery or novelty packaging, poster headlines, stickers, and playful social graphics. It works especially well when used large, where the hollow details read as intentional texture and character.
The overall tone is lighthearted and sweet, evoking cartoon lettering, stickers, and toy-like branding. The scattered inner voids add a whimsical, gooey/shiny effect that feels energetic and approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a bold, attention-grabbing display font that mimics inflated, glossy lettering through irregular interior cutouts. It prioritizes personality and charm over neutrality, aiming to deliver a fun, cartoon-forward voice in titles and branding.
The irregular internal knockouts are a defining feature and become visually prominent at larger sizes, where the “gloss” effect is clearest. In longer text, the dense black mass and decorative voids can make word shapes feel busy, so spacing and size choice will strongly affect legibility.