Hollow Other Abvu 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, signage, playful, retro, bouncy, friendly, cartoon, impact, whimsy, shine effect, retro display, branding, rounded, puffy, bulbous, soft corners, inline highlight.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, bulb-like forms and softened terminals. Strokes are largely monoline in silhouette, but the glyphs include consistent internal cut-ins and small knockout details that read like glossy highlights, producing a high-contrast, hollowed effect within otherwise solid shapes. Counters are generous and often circular, with compact joins and occasional pinched junctions in letters like K, M, and N. The overall rhythm is wide and buoyant, with smooth curves, minimal sharp corners, and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn steadiness that keeps the texture lively in text.
Best suited to headlines, logos, posters, and packaging where large sizes can showcase the internal cutout detailing. It can work for playful branding, event graphics, and short bursts of text; in smaller sizes the highlight knockouts may become less distinct and the dense forms can feel heavy.
The font projects a cheerful, toy-like energy—bold and inviting rather than formal. The inline cutouts add a shiny, candy-coated feel that leans toward nostalgic signage and playful packaging aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a characterful display font that combines inflated rounded geometry with decorative internal cutouts to suggest shine and depth. Its primary aim is to deliver strong impact and a fun, approachable personality in branding and titling contexts.
The highlight-style knockouts tend to sit near upper-left areas of strokes and bowls, creating a consistent faux-3D sheen across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Numerals follow the same rounded, chunky construction, helping the set feel unified for headlines and short statements.