Hollow Other Abso 10 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, bubbly, cartoon, retro, friendly, dimensionality, whimsy, impact, approachability, rounded, soft, blobby, knockout, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face built from soft, inflated-looking shapes with broadly curved terminals and minimal sharp corners. Strokes are interrupted by small, irregular interior cutouts and highlights that read as knocked-out “shine” marks, giving each glyph a dimensional, rubbery feel. Counters tend to be compact and circular, curves dominate over straight segments, and widths vary slightly by character, producing a lively rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction with consistent internal knockouts.
Best suited to short, bold statements where the chunky shapes and interior cutouts can be appreciated—such as posters, product packaging, kids-focused branding, event titles, stickers, and social graphics. It performs especially well in large headlines and logos where the glossy knockout details stay legible and contribute to the overall character.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like, candy-coated personality. The internal cutouts add a whimsical, hand-drawn energy that feels nostalgic and cartoon-adjacent, leaning toward fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a fun, dimensional “bubble” look using knockout highlights rather than outlines or shading. Its proportions and consistent rounded construction suggest a focus on strong impact and personality in display settings.
At text sizes the frequent interior knockouts create a speckled texture that becomes part of the voice, while at larger sizes the glossy cutout details read clearly as intentional styling. The playful irregularity is consistent across the set, helping the face feel cohesive despite its quirky interior shapes.