Hollow Other Byba 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Linotte' by JCFonts, 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co, and 'Hupaisa' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, kids branding, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, bubbly, cartoon, cheerful, quirky, attention grab, add whimsy, friendly tone, youth appeal, rounded, blobby, soft, chunky, puffy.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blobby forms and soft terminals. Strokes are chunky and highly saturated, with gentle bulges at joins and an overall wide footprint. Many glyphs include small interior knockouts and highlight-like cut-ins that create a hollowed, punctured look while keeping counters mostly compact and circular. The rhythm is bouncy and informal, with simplified geometry and a friendly, hand-drawn feel despite consistent construction across the set.
Best suited for short, high-impact display settings such as posters, titles, kids-oriented branding, playful packaging, social graphics, and sticker/merch designs. It works well where a friendly, cartoonish voice is desired and there is enough size/spacing to let the interior knockouts read clearly.
The font reads as upbeat and comedic, leaning into a toy-like, candy-coated aesthetic. The internal cutouts add a whimsical, slightly “sticker” or “puffy ink” vibe that feels youthful and attention-grabbing rather than serious or technical.
Likely designed to deliver a maximal, friendly display voice with a distinctive hollowed detail that adds personality beyond a standard rounded bold. The goal appears to be immediate visual charm and recognizability through puffy shapes and consistent internal cutouts.
The small internal openings and tight counters become a key texture at larger sizes, but they also make the silhouette busier in dense text. Numerals match the same inflated language, staying bold and approachable with rounded corners and simplified shapes.