Hollow Other Abze 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fraiche' by Adam Fathony, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, and 'STM Lovebug' by Ziwoosoft (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, logos, playful, bubbly, cartoon, friendly, quirky, playfulness, novelty, approachability, texture, impact, rounded, soft, chunky, blobby, cutout.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blob-like forms and softly tapered terminals. Strokes are largely monoline in feel but punctuated by small, irregular internal cutouts and notches that read like hand-drawn highlights or hollows, creating a lively, high-impact texture. Counters are generally compact and circular, joins are smooth, and curves dominate throughout, giving letters a pillowy silhouette. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with simplified shapes and occasional interior openings that keep dark areas from feeling overly dense.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, playful branding, packaging, and children’s or entertainment-oriented graphics. It can work well for logos or wordmarks where a soft, humorous voice is desired, and for social media graphics that benefit from bold, friendly shapes.
The overall tone is cheerful and comedic, with a toy-like, animated quality that feels approachable and informal. The little interior cutouts add a mischievous, handcrafted character, pushing it toward novelty and kid-friendly expression rather than seriousness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with soft, rounded forms while staying visually interesting through irregular hollowed details. It prioritizes personality and fun over strict geometric regularity, aiming for a hand-touched cartoon display style that remains cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Spacing appears generous enough for large sizes, but the heavy mass and small counters suggest it will perform best when given room (looser tracking and moderate line spacing). The irregular cutouts create a distinctive rhythm across words, especially in round letters like O, Q, and G, and add visual sparkle in headlines.