Hollow Other Aldu 1 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fraiche' by Adam Fathony and 'Space Time' by Lauren Ashpole (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, cartoony, friendly, bouncy, whimsical, impact, playfulness, novelty, texture, dimensionality, rounded, puffy, soft, chunky, bulbous.
A heavily rounded, puffy display face with thick, blobby strokes and consistently softened terminals. Forms are built from inflated shapes with occasional pinched joins and irregular inner notches that read as carved highlights, giving each glyph a hollowed, cut-out feel rather than a smooth solid fill. Counters are generally large and rounded, and the overall rhythm is lively, with subtle width variation across characters that keeps text looking animated and hand-formed. Numerals share the same bulbous construction, with ample counters and compact, friendly silhouettes.
Best suited for short display text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, stickers, and social graphics where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It also works well for playful branding and event titling where high impact and an informal mood are priorities.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, evoking toy packaging, kids’ media, and lighthearted pop culture. The cut-in interior details add a mischievous, candy-like shine that makes the letters feel squishy and tactile.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with soft, inflated letterforms and distinctive interior cutouts that suggest shine or carved-out detail. The goal is a cheerful, characterful display style that feels handmade and energetic while remaining legible at large sizes.
At larger sizes the interior knockouts read as intentional texture and dimensionality, but in smaller settings they may become busy, so the font favors display use. The round geometry and heavy mass produce strong color on the page, with clear, simple silhouettes despite the internal cut-ins.