Hollow Other Ebby 8 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' and 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Beval' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, retro, chunky, comic, quirky, texture, whimsy, impact, handmade, friendliness, rounded, bubbly, soft, inked, stamped.
A heavy, rounded display style with soft terminals and bulbous curves that keep the silhouette friendly and compact. Strokes are consistently thick but punctuated by irregular hollowed cutouts and tiny notches that read like ink skips or punched highlights, creating a lively, handcrafted texture. Counters are generally large and open (notably in O, P, R, and e), while join areas stay smooth and blunted, avoiding sharp corners. The overall rhythm is stable and upright, with simple, approachable forms and slightly varied internal detailing that gives each glyph a distinct, tactile presence.
Best suited to short display settings—headlines, posters, product packaging, stickers, and social graphics—where its bold silhouettes and hollowed texture can be appreciated. It also works well for playful branding, children’s content, and event materials that benefit from an approachable, hand-inked feel.
The cutout detailing and inflated shapes give the font a cheerful, cartoon-leaning personality with a touch of vintage sign paint and rubber-stamp charm. It feels energetic and informal, suggesting fun, games, and lighthearted storytelling rather than seriousness or restraint.
The design appears intended as a friendly, high-impact display face that combines rounded, approachable letterforms with deliberate interior cutouts to add texture and personality. The goal is likely to provide instant visual character and a handcrafted impression without sacrificing overall legibility at headline sizes.
The interior knockouts are a defining feature and will become more prominent as sizes increase, functioning almost like built-in texture. At smaller sizes, those small cutouts may visually fill in, so the face reads most clearly when given enough scale and breathing room.