Hollow Other Bylu 6 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Aldrin' by Fontsmith, 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Menco' by Kvant, 'Corporative Sans Rounded' by Latinotype, and 'Betm Rounded' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, bubbly, cartoony, quirky, friendly, whimsy, decorative texture, logo-friendly, attention-grabbing, approachable, rounded, soft, blobby, punched, chunky.
A chunky, rounded display face with swollen, soft-cornered forms and a gently right-leaning stance. Strokes are heavy and smooth, with frequent small punched holes and teardrop-like knockouts near terminals and inside bowls, creating a distinctive “perforated” texture across the alphabet and figures. Counters are generally compact, joins are bulbous, and the overall rhythm favors simple, inflated silhouettes with occasional irregular cut-ins that add visual sparkle without breaking the bold mass.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and short display copy where the bold rounded shapes and decorative punch-outs can be appreciated. It works well for playful branding, event posters, product packaging, stickers, and children’s or entertainment-oriented design, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is lighthearted and whimsical, with a toy-like, confectionary feel. The repeated little cutouts read as decorative dimples, giving the letters a mischievous, handcrafted personality that suits fun-forward messaging rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended as a characterful display font that combines inflated, friendly letterforms with a signature system of internal cutouts to create a memorable texture. The slight slant and simplified construction emphasize energy and approachability while keeping the silhouette strong for attention-grabbing applications.
The internal knockouts are a key identifying feature and become more noticeable at larger sizes, where they add character and help differentiate similar rounded shapes. The slant and soft geometry keep lines of text feeling lively, though the dense weight and tight counters suggest it will be most comfortable in short bursts rather than extended reading.