Hollow Other Abfe 9 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotte' by JCFonts, 'Corkboard JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'Core Sans CR' and 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, bubbly, cartoon, snackable, cheerful, add charm, look inflatable, feel friendly, grab attention, suggest gloss, rounded, soft, puffy, blobby, knockout.
A rounded, inflated display face built from chunky, soft-edged forms with a hand-drawn, blobby silhouette. Strokes are consistently heavy with smooth curves and minimal sharp corners, and many glyphs include small internal knockouts/highlight-like cut-ins that create a glossy, hollowed detail. Counters are generally compact and circular, terminals are bulbous, and the overall rhythm is bouncy with slightly varied letter footprints that feel organic rather than rigidly modular.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, packaging, kids-focused branding, playful event titles, and sticker-style graphics. It can also work for social media tiles and merchandising where bold, rounded shapes need to read quickly and feel approachable.
The letterforms read as friendly and toy-like, with a candy-coated, cartoon sensibility. The small interior cutouts add a glossy, playful sheen that pushes the tone toward fun, youth-oriented, and informal branding rather than serious editorial use.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and impact through puffy geometry and a glossy knockout motif, creating a distinctive, candy-like display voice. Its organic proportions and softened construction prioritize charm and immediacy over neutrality or dense text performance.
Spacing looks naturally generous due to the large silhouettes and rounded shoulders, helping the forms stay distinct at display sizes. The knockout details become a defining texture in text, so the face benefits from solid color use and clear contrast against the background.