Hollow Other Byne 16 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, cartoon, quirky, friendly, handmade, attention, whimsy, character, texture, informality, rounded, blobby, bouncy, chunky, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded display face built from thick, softly contoured strokes and simplified geometry. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular in width, with a hand-drawn rhythm and frequent bulb-like terminals. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts and pinhole counters that read as intentional cut-outs rather than traditional apertures, giving the black shapes a textured, hollowed character. Curves dominate, corners are heavily eased, and straight segments (as in E, F, T) are short and stout, maintaining an overall chunky silhouette.
Well-suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, playful packaging, kids-oriented branding, party invitations, and merch graphics like stickers or T-shirts. It works especially well where a bold, friendly voice is needed and the decorative cut-outs can be appreciated at display sizes.
The font communicates a lighthearted, comedic tone with a crafty, doodled personality. Its cut-out details add a whimsical, almost “stamped” or “monster-ink” flavor that feels informal and approachable. The overall impression is fun and kid-friendly rather than serious or corporate.
The design appears intended as a characterful, attention-grabbing display font that prioritizes charm and visual texture over typographic neutrality. The consistent rounded construction and repeated internal knockouts suggest an aim to create a cohesive “hollowed” look while keeping letterforms highly recognizable.
Counters are often small relative to stroke weight, so the type reads best at larger sizes where the internal cut-outs remain clear. The numerals share the same soft, inflated construction and decorative knockouts, keeping the set visually cohesive. Spacing appears open enough for headline use, but the dense stroke mass suggests avoiding very small text or low-contrast backgrounds.