Hollow Other Etba 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, craft branding, headlines, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, whimsical, handmade charm, playful display, textured identity, quirky emphasis, monoline feel, rounded terminals, wobbly, inky, textured.
A narrow, hand-drawn sans with tall proportions, rounded terminals, and subtly irregular curves that keep the rhythm lively. Strokes are generally slender but show noticeable contrast created by tapered joins and thickened curves, giving letters an inky, marker-like presence. Many glyphs include small internal voids and occasional cut-in notches that read as intentional knockouts rather than clean geometric counters, reinforcing a hollowed, doodled texture. Spacing feels compact and vertical, with simplified forms and soft corners that stay consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Works best for short to medium display text where its hand-rendered texture and internal knockouts can be appreciated—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, boutique labels, event posters, and expressive headlines. It can also add personality to pull quotes or small blocks of copy when generous size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is lighthearted and informal, with a crafty, sketchbook energy. Its imperfect outlines and quirky interior openings suggest a friendly, human voice—more whimsical than serious—suited to cheerful or offbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic a casual marker or brush-pen drawing while adding distinctive hollowed details inside strokes for extra character. It prioritizes charm and individuality over strict uniformity, aiming for a handcrafted display voice that stands out in friendly, creative contexts.
The set maintains a cohesive upright stance while allowing individual letters to wobble slightly in width and curvature, producing a natural, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same rounded, slightly uneven construction, keeping the texture consistent in mixed text.