Hollow Other Upbo 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Example' by K-Type, 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, and 'Pragmatica' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, rugged, industrial, stamped, grunge, vintage, distressed effect, print texture, rugged display, vintage feel, distressed, weathered, inked, spotted, knockout.
A heavy display face with compact, sturdy letterforms and strongly emphasized verticals. The design reads largely as a bold slab-serif/mechanistic structure, but with irregular internal cutouts that appear as scattered voids and nicks within the black strokes, creating a hollowed, worn texture. Curves are broad and simplified, terminals are blunt, and counters are relatively tight, giving the alphabet a dense, poster-ready rhythm. The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with varied speckling and chipping that keeps each glyph lively while preserving clear silhouettes.
Best suited for attention-grabbing applications such as posters, bold headlines, signage, labels, and packaging where the distressed cutouts can be appreciated. It works well for brand moments that need grit and presence—especially in large type, short phrases, and logotype-like settings.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, like lettering that’s been stamped, painted, or screen-printed and then weathered by use. The cutouts add a gritty, handmade edge that suggests age, friction, and materiality rather than pristine digital precision.
The design appears intended to combine a strong, legible display skeleton with irregular hollowed knockouts to simulate wear and printing artifacts. The goal is to deliver immediate impact while conveying a tactile, aged character.
Because the interior knockouts reduce solid ink mass, the face benefits from generous sizing and breathing room; at smaller sizes the texture may visually fill in or create busy spots. The numerals match the same dense construction and distressed treatment, supporting cohesive headline and labeling systems.