Hollow Other Abko 1 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Merge Pro' by Philatype, and 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, kids branding, packaging, stickers, playful, bubbly, quirky, retro, comic, novelty, cheerfulness, impact, handmade texture, characterful display, rounded, blobby, inked, soft, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face built from blobby, inflated shapes with soft terminals and minimal straight geometry. Letterforms are largely monoline in feel, but the interior treatment introduces high perceived contrast through irregular hollow cut-outs and small counter “pips” that read like punched highlights. Counters are generally compact and organic, with slightly wobbly edges and a hand-pressed texture that keeps strokes from feeling mechanically perfect. Spacing appears generous and the overall silhouette is wide and buoyant, with a consistent, friendly rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for short display settings where the bubbly silhouettes and hollowed details can be appreciated—posters, playful headlines, packaging, stickers, and brand marks for lighthearted products or events. It can also work for large, high-impact captions in social graphics, but is less appropriate for long-form reading where the textured interiors may become visually busy.
The font projects a cheerful, mischievous tone—somewhere between cartoon signage and vintage novelty lettering. The cut-out details add a crafty, handmade sparkle that feels energetic and informal, making the overall voice more fun than serious.
The design intent reads as an attention-grabbing novelty display: maximize friendliness and impact through rounded, inflated forms, then add character with irregular hollow cut-outs that give the letters a stamped or inked personality. The result prioritizes charm and immediacy over neutrality and typographic restraint.
The internal hollows vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, irregular texture at text sizes. Round-heavy letters (O, Q, 8, 9) showcase the hollowed detailing most clearly, while angular constructions (V, W, X, Z) remain softened and bulbous to match the set.