Hollow Other Alba 9 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fraiche' by Adam Fathony, 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, and 'Morl' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, cartoonish, friendly, bubbly, retro, novelty display, playful impact, dimensional effect, friendly branding, rounded, soft terminals, puffy, inked, swashy.
A chunky, rounded display face with inflated, blob-like strokes and softened corners throughout. The letterforms are built from heavy, organic shapes and feature irregular interior knockouts and glossy-style highlight cuts that create a hollowed, dimensional feel. Counters are generally small and rounded, spacing is generous, and widths vary noticeably between glyphs, giving the line a lively, hand-drawn rhythm despite the upright stance. Numerals and capitals match the same puffy construction, with consistent cutout behavior that reads as intentional rather than accidental distress.
Best suited for short display copy where its bubbly silhouettes and interior cutouts can read clearly—posters, playful branding, snack or candy packaging, kids-oriented materials, and attention-grabbing social graphics. It also works well for logo wordmarks that want a friendly, toy-like presence and a hint of dimensional shine.
The overall tone is cheerful and comedic, like cartoon lettering or candy signage. The hollowed highlights add a playful, slightly retro novelty flavor, suggesting stickers, toys, and bold headline moments rather than restrained editorial work.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum personality and impact through inflated strokes and decorative interior knockouts that simulate highlights. It prioritizes fun, immediacy, and a handcrafted novelty feel over neutrality or long-form readability.
In text settings the strong black mass and small counters can close up at smaller sizes, while the internal knockouts help keep shapes from feeling overly heavy. Round punctuation and the smooth, swollen curves keep the texture soft and approachable, even in dense lines.