Hollow Other Ebfy 1 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bilya Layered' by Cerri Antonio, 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co, and 'Donuto' by Roman Melikhov (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, retro, cartoon, whimsical, friendly, standout display, add texture, convey fun, retro charm, rounded, bubble, ink-trap, cutout, soft-cornered.
A very heavy, rounded display face with soft terminals and broadly inflated, bubble-like forms. The strokes are punctuated by irregular internal cutouts and notches that read as hollowed highlights, giving the black shapes a lively, dimensional texture. Curves dominate and corners are consistently softened, while counters stay generously open for a bold style. Overall spacing is comfortable and the rhythm is bouncy, with a hand-drawn polish despite an upright, largely consistent construction.
Best suited for headlines, short phrases, and logo-style wordmarks where the internal cutouts can be appreciated. It works well for playful branding, packaging, stickers, and event or entertainment posters, especially in high-contrast color schemes. For long paragraphs, the strong texture may become visually busy, so larger sizes and generous leading are preferable.
The cutout detailing and buoyant proportions create a cheerful, cartoon-leaning tone with a distinctly retro feel. It comes across as friendly and humorous rather than formal, suggesting motion and personality even in short words. The black-and-white contrast reads like playful sticker lettering or headline type with built-in flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice while distinguishing itself through decorative hollowed details inside the strokes. The goal seems to be instant impact and charm, combining chunky readability with a quirky, dimensional surface treatment.
The interior knockouts vary in shape and placement across letters, acting like stylized highlights and adding visual sparkle in larger sizes. In dense text, the cutouts become a prominent texture, so the face tends to feel more expressive than neutral.