Hollow Other Ebby 7 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo marks, kids branding, playful, retro, cartoony, chunky, bubbly, attention grab, playful branding, novelty texture, retro feel, rounded, soft corners, organic, inky, cutout details.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft terminals and bulbous bowls, built from thick strokes that feel slightly hand-drawn. The letterforms are simplified and compact, with generous curves and minimal sharp angles, creating a friendly, chunky silhouette. Small internal knockouts and highlight-like cutouts appear within many strokes and counters, giving the black shapes a carved, glossy look. Spacing and rhythm are open enough for large text, while the irregular cutout placement adds texture and a lively, slightly uneven color across lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding where the rounded shapes and internal cutouts can read clearly. It can also work for logos and title cards that want a friendly, cartoon-leaning voice. For longer passages, use larger sizes and comfortable line spacing to keep the internal cutout texture from visually crowding the text.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning toward a retro-cartoon and novelty aesthetic. The cutout highlights add a shiny, tactile feel that reads as fun and energetic rather than formal. It projects a casual, kid-friendly mood with a hint of vintage signage and comic display lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with added character from internal knockouts that mimic highlights or carved-out ink. It prioritizes personality and visual texture over neutrality, aiming for immediate attention and a lighthearted, approachable presence.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rounded, inflated construction, with single-storey forms in the lowercase and simple, bold numerals. The cutouts act like internal highlights, creating a distinctive “puffy ink” effect that becomes more noticeable at headline sizes. In dense paragraphs the texture can become busy, so it benefits from breathing room and larger settings.