Hollow Other Abte 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, 'American Auto' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'Marble' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, cartoon, bubbly, friendly, quirky, attention, fun, novelty, branding, display, rounded, soft, chunky, glossy, cutout.
A heavy, rounded display face built from soft, inflated shapes and smooth curves. Strokes end in blunted terminals with generous corner rounding, producing a compact, chunky silhouette and a lively rhythm across the alphabet. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts and highlight-like cutouts that read as intentional voids within the black forms, adding a shiny, dimensional feel and boosting texture at larger sizes. Counters are generally tight and simplified, with single-storey lowercase forms and straightforward numerals that keep the overall structure bold and approachable.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, event flyers, and product packaging where the playful texture can be appreciated. It also fits children’s materials, casual branding, and sticker/merch-style graphics. For longer text, it will be more effective in brief bursts (pull quotes, labels, or title treatments) rather than extended paragraphs.
The tone is upbeat and humorous, with a toy-like, confectionary personality. The cutouts and glossy details push it toward a cartoon/comic sensibility, suggesting motion and charm rather than seriousness or restraint. Overall it feels inviting and attention-seeking, like lettering for fun, youth-oriented, or lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, friendly display font that combines rounded, chunky letterforms with decorative interior cutouts to create a distinctive, glossy, cartoon-like signature. The goal seems to be instant recognizability and fun rather than typographic neutrality.
The internal cutouts are placed unevenly enough to feel organic rather than strictly geometric, giving the face a hand-drawn, characterful finish. Because the counters are small and the texture from the cutouts is prominent, the design reads best when given room to breathe and when used at sizes where the interior details remain clearly visible.