Hollow Other Bydo 8 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, retro, cartoon, friendly, chunky, attention grab, playfulness, novelty, retro feel, decorative texture, rounded, puffy, soft corners, ink traps, inline highlight.
A heavy, rounded display face with bulbous strokes and soft terminals. The forms are compact and slightly irregular in rhythm, with a hand-cut feel and subtle notches at joins that read like ink-trap shaping. Counters are generally small and the interior spaces include distinctive cut-out/inline details that create a hollowed highlight effect across many glyphs. Uppercase and lowercase are simplified and highly sculpted, and the numerals share the same inflated, rounded construction for a consistent, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and playful branding. It also works well for event graphics and social media titles where a bold, friendly presence and a distinctive interior detail are desirable.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, with a retro novelty flavor. Its puffy silhouettes and playful internal cut-outs suggest candy, toys, or sticker-like lettering, giving text a friendly, attention-seeking voice rather than a formal one.
The font appears intended as a characterful display design that combines inflated, rounded letterforms with decorative internal cut-outs to add texture and a built-in highlight. The goal seems to be immediate visual impact and a fun, approachable personality while maintaining clear letter recognition.
The inline cut-outs and tight counters create strong black-and-white patterning, which can feel busy at small sizes but striking at display scales. The design reads best when given generous tracking and clear contrast against the background so the interior knockouts remain legible.