Hollow Other Abva 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Mister London' and 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra, and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, logos, playful, cartoon, bubbly, chunky, kid-friendly, friendly display, dimensional effect, brand impact, whimsy, rounded, soft corners, puffy, inline detail, display.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, soft-rectangle forms and smooth curves throughout. Strokes are thick and largely monoline in silhouette, but each glyph includes small internal knockouts/inline highlights that create a hollowed, high-contrast accent near outer contours. Counters are generous and simplified, terminals are fully rounded, and joins are blunted for a friendly, tactile feel. Letterforms are compact with slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm, and proportions vary per glyph in a way that emphasizes personality over strict geometric consistency.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, playful branding, and packaging where the chunky silhouettes can carry personality. It can also work for logo wordmarks and event graphics, especially in contexts aimed at families or entertainment, where the interior knockout accents can be appreciated at display sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a toy-like, comic sensibility. The glossy cutout/inline details add a lively, bouncy energy that feels approachable and lighthearted rather than serious or technical.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with added visual texture from hollowed/knockout highlights. Its rounded construction and compact, puffy shapes suggest an intention to feel soft and approachable, while the consistent internal cutouts provide a distinctive signature for branding and headline use.
The internal cutouts behave like consistent highlight notches rather than full inline outlines, giving the black shapes a dimensional, sticker-like presence. The design reads best at larger sizes where the interior detailing remains clear, and the dense weight can otherwise close in around counters in smaller settings.