Hollow Other Ebhu 9 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, playful, goofy, candy-like, cartoon, juicy, glossy effect, cartoon display, playful branding, dimensional look, rounded, blobby, soft, bubbly, puffy.
A chunky, rounded display face with inflated, blobby forms and mostly monolinear exterior strokes. The silhouettes feel hand-drawn and organic, with softly uneven curves, bulb terminals, and compact counters that sometimes close up. Distinctive internal highlight cutouts appear as small, irregular knockouts near the top-left of many glyphs, creating a glossy, wet-ink or shiny plastic effect. Spacing and widths vary by letter, reinforcing an informal rhythm and a lively, bouncy texture in text.
Best suited for display use such as children’s products, snack or candy packaging, playful posters, party invitations, stickers, and short headline copy. It can also work for logos and mascots where a soft, glossy, cartoon voice is desired, especially in bold color treatments.
The overall tone is lighthearted and humorous, with a toy-like, confectionery energy. The glossy cutouts add a “juicy” sparkle that reads as fun and approachable rather than formal, pushing the style toward playful branding and kid-friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic puffy, hand-drawn lettering with a consistent glossy highlight motif, giving each character a dimensional, candy-coated presence. Its irregular cutouts and soft geometry prioritize personality and visual charm over neutral text readability.
The heavy fills and small counters make the design most comfortable at larger sizes, where the internal cutouts and rounded details remain clear. In dense settings or small sizes, the compact openings and energetic shapes can merge visually, so generous tracking and leading help preserve legibility.