Hollow Other Vipo 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Habanera' by Artegra; 'Core Sans A', 'Core Sans AR', 'Core Sans N', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Gogh' by Type Forward; and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, signage, playful, retro, cartoon, friendly, punchy, attention-grab, dimensionality, approachability, retro appeal, playfulness, rounded, bubble, outlined, chunky, soft.
A heavy, rounded display face with softly inflated forms and broad counters. Strokes are thick and smooth with minimal modulation, and terminals are blunt and fully rounded, giving letters a cushioned, bubble-like silhouette. Each glyph includes internal knockout details that read like an inset outline or hollowed channel, creating a layered, dimensional feel while keeping the outer contour dominant. Curves are generously wide (notably in C, G, O, and S), and corners are consistently softened, producing an even, bouncy rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and storefront or event signage. It also fits playful branding contexts (toys, snacks, entertainment) where a friendly, chunky voice is desired; for longer passages, larger sizes help preserve the hollowed-in details.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic sign-painting and cartoon-title energy. The inset hollowing adds a playful “sticker” or “puffy” dimensionality, making the font feel bold and attention-seeking without becoming sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with soft, rounded geometry and a distinctive hollowed/outlined interior treatment. Its construction prioritizes immediacy and character over neutrality, aiming for a recognizable, dimensional display look.
The internal cutouts are consistent enough to function as a signature texture, but they also create small interior shapes in tighter areas, so spacing and size will affect clarity. Numerals follow the same rounded, inflated construction and read best when given room, reinforcing a poster-first personality.