Hollow Other Bysi 10 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Romper' by DearType, 'Inkwell' by Hoefler & Co., 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Miso' by Mårten Nettelbladt (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, goofy, retro, bouncy, cartoon, delight, stand out, add texture, cartoon branding, friendly display, rounded, bulbous, inky, soft corners, knockouts.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, swollen strokes and a compact, vertical stance. Letterforms are built from thick, uniform-feeling masses but punctuated by small internal knockouts and pinched apertures that add sparkle and prevent counters from fully closing. Terminals are blunted and slightly tapered, with occasional teardrop-like joins and asymmetries that create a lively, hand-shaped rhythm. Curves dominate, and the overall silhouette reads dark and chunky, with tight internal space and clear, simplified structure suited to short lines of text.
This font works best for posters, headlines, product packaging, and branding moments that need a bold, playful impact. It’s well suited to children’s content, party invitations, snack or candy branding, and merch graphics where the chunky forms and decorative knockouts can be appreciated at larger sizes. For longer copy, it’s most effective in short bursts—taglines, callouts, and emphasis text.
The tone is friendly and mischievous, with a toy-like bounce and a vintage cartoon sensibility. Its inky weight and quirky cutouts give it a humorous, informal voice that feels energetic rather than refined. The overall impression is approachable and attention-seeking, designed to read as fun first and functional second.
The design intent appears to be an ultra-bold display face that stays legible while adding character through rounded construction and distinctive internal knockouts. Those cutouts provide a signature texture and keep the dense shapes from feeling flat, reinforcing a fun, cartoonish identity aimed at attention-grabbing typography.
The tiny internal cutouts act like highlights, giving the black shapes a dimensional, glossy feel in larger sizes. Spacing appears tuned for display use, and the dense color can build strong texture quickly in paragraphs, making it most comfortable when given generous leading and room to breathe.