Hollow Other Alro 8 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, playful, retro, futuristic, comic, bold, attention-grab, branding, display, rounded, bulbous, chunky, inset, knockout accents.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners, inflated contours, and compact counters that emphasize mass and silhouette. Many glyphs include distinctive internal cut-outs and notch-like highlights that behave like inline knockouts, creating a sculpted, dimensional effect within the strokes. Proportions are broad and sturdy, with simplified geometry and consistent curvature; the overall rhythm is blocky yet bouncy, prioritizing impact and recognizability over fine detail.
Best suited to headlines, logos, posters, packaging, and short callouts where a fun, graphic voice is desired. It works especially well for entertainment and youth-oriented branding, arcade or sci‑fi themed visuals, stickers/merch, and bold social graphics. For long-form text or small sizes, the dense shapes and decorative cut-outs may become busy, so it’s strongest when given room and scale.
This typeface reads as playful and punchy, with a toy-like, pop sensibility that feels friendly rather than formal. The carved interior highlights add a slightly futuristic, arcade-sign flavor, giving it a lively, graphic presence that suits upbeat or attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display face that stays readable at large sizes while delivering a distinctive, carved/inline personality. The internal knockouts function as built-in decoration, helping large black shapes feel more dynamic and reducing visual heaviness without losing punch.
Letterforms favor rounded rectangles and softened terminals, and several characters use small, deliberate interior apertures or slits as a recurring motif. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same inflated, cut-out treatment, supporting a cohesive display system.