Hollow Other Haba 7 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children's, halloween, playful, handmade, retro, whimsical, spooky, texture, novelty, display, characterful, rounded, organic, textured, cutout, bouncy.
A quirky, hand-drawn display face with thick, rounded strokes and irregular, carved-out interior channels that create a hollowed, ink-trap-like look. Letterforms are mostly upright with soft terminals, uneven stroke flow, and a gently bouncy baseline that reinforces the handmade rhythm. Counters are simplified and often interrupted by the internal cutouts, producing a strong black silhouette with distinctive negative shapes. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with variable widths and friendly, rounded geometry across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display use where the carved-out texture can read clearly: posters, headlines, titles, packaging, stickers, and playful branding. It also fits themed applications like spooky or seasonal promotions, as well as children’s or craft-oriented designs that benefit from a handmade look.
The overall tone feels playful and slightly eerie, like hand-painted signage or a cut-paper/woodcut treatment. The internal hollows add a crafty, vintage novelty character—fun, attention-grabbing, and a bit mischievous rather than formal or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly silhouette with a distinctive hollowed texture—combining the impact of heavy strokes with the charm of irregular, hand-cut interior details. It prioritizes personality and visual rhythm over neutral readability, aiming to stand out in short, expressive text.
The decorative interior knockouts become a defining feature at larger sizes, but they also add visual noise that can reduce clarity in long passages or small settings. Rounded shapes and soft corners keep the heavy weight from feeling harsh, while the irregular cutouts add texture and movement across words.