Hollow Other Byke 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, bubbly, cartoon, playfulness, distinctiveness, headline impact, rounded, soft, blobby, chubby, dotted cutouts.
A very heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blob-like strokes and gently irregular curves. Forms are monoline in feel but gain visual contrast through internal knockouts: small teardrop and oval “shine” cutouts appear near corners and at terminals, creating a hollowed, glossy texture. Counters are generous and the overall silhouette is smooth and friendly, with compact joins and softened corners throughout. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky proportions and simplified construction, giving the set a consistent, highly graphic rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, packaging, social graphics, product labels, and playful branding where the glossy cutouts can read clearly. It works particularly well for youth-oriented, snack/candy, toy, and entertainment contexts, and is most effective at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is lighthearted and toy-like, with a confectionary, sticker-like personality. The internal highlights read as playful sparkle or shine, pushing the vibe toward cartoon lettering, kids-forward branding, and upbeat pop culture applications.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with a distinctive “shiny” knockout detail that makes the letters feel dimensional and lively. The simplified, rounded construction prioritizes approachability and instant recognition over typographic neutrality.
The recurring micro-cutouts act like built-in highlights, which can increase visual busyness at small sizes but add strong character in headlines. Round letters (O, Q, 8, 9) especially emphasize the glossy, hollowed effect, while straight-sided letters maintain the same soft, padded edge treatment.