Hollow Other Alba 10 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frankfurter' by ITC, 'Corkboard JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Frankfurter SB' and 'Frankfurter SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Grold Rounded' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, kids branding, packaging, logos, playful, retro, cartoon, friendly, chunky, attention grab, playful display, dimensional effect, brand character, retro charm, rounded, bubbly, puffy, soft corners, inline detail.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, soft-cornered forms and a generally monoline silhouette. Many letters include a consistent inner inline/knockout detail that reads like a highlight or hollowed groove, adding a second contour within the strokes. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical due to the bubbly construction, with pronounced terminals and gentle notches at joins that keep shapes legible despite the mass. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, favoring bulbous bowls and short, stout stems.
Best suited for short display settings where its bold, bubbly forms and inner inline details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, playful branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for punchy social graphics and event titles, but the dense counters and decorative internal detailing make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font projects a cheerful, animated personality with a nostalgic, toy-like feel. Its plump shapes and internal cutouts create a sense of dimensionality—like glossy plastic lettering—making it feel energetic and approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft, friendly tone, pairing chunky rounded silhouettes with distinctive internal cutouts that add character and a pseudo-3D highlight effect. The goal seems to be attention-grabbing display typography that feels fun and approachable.
Uppercase forms are especially chunky with tight counters, while lowercase maintains the same inflated construction and simplified joins. Numerals match the rounded, compact style and carry the same inner detailing, which becomes a key identifying texture across words.