Hollow Other Habu 8 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo, kids media, playful, whimsical, handmade, quirky, retro, attention, personality, novelty, friendly, rounded, bouncy, cartoony, inky, irregular.
A condensed, display-oriented letterform set built from chunky strokes with carved-out interior channels that read like hollowed or knocked-out contours. The shapes are rounded and slightly uneven, with a hand-drawn rhythm and subtle wobble in verticals and curves. Terminals tend to be soft and bulbous, while counters are often small or partially opened by the internal cutouts, producing a lively texture across words. Spacing feels intentionally a bit tight and animated, with narrow proportions and variable glyph widths creating a bouncy, informal line color.
Works best as a display face for headlines, posters, and short promotional copy where its hollowed detailing and chunky strokes can be appreciated. It also fits branding moments like logos, labels, and packaging that benefit from a playful, handmade voice, as well as children’s or entertainment-oriented graphics.
The overall tone is lighthearted and characterful, blending a cartoon-like friendliness with a retro sign-painting sensibility. The internal knockouts add sparkle and novelty, giving the face a mischievous, crafty feel suited to upbeat messaging rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an eye-catching, friendly display style by combining bold, narrow forms with decorative interior knockouts. The slightly irregular drawing and rounded terminals aim to keep the texture lively and approachable, prioritizing personality and visual punch over neutrality.
The hollowed detailing is consistent enough to act as a unifying motif, but irregular enough to keep the texture organic, especially in rounded letters and numerals. The condensed build and small interior spaces suggest it will read best at larger sizes where the cutouts remain distinct.