Hollow Other Bysi 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Clintone' by Jinan Studio, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Ravager' by Rillatype, 'Delm' by Typesketchbook, and 'Matryoshka' by Volcano Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, kids media, playful, bubbly, friendly, retro, cartoon, attention grab, add dimension, soft impact, retro fun, rounded, soft, chunky, puffy, inline.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, soft-rectangle forms and generous curves throughout. Strokes are thick and smooth with blunted terminals, creating a compact, cushioned silhouette and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm across letters. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts/inline highlights that read like glossy cut-ins, adding contrast and a dimensional, toy-like finish. Counters are large and open for the weight, with simplified construction and minimal sharp joins.
Best suited to large sizes where the rounded shapes and internal cutouts can read clearly—such as posters, headings, playful logotypes, packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It can work for short bursts of copy or labels, but the dense weight and decorative knockouts are most effective for titles rather than extended text.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning into a fun, confectionary personality that feels at home in playful branding. The inline cutouts introduce a cheeky, retro gloss that suggests novelty signage and kid-friendly packaging rather than serious editorial use.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly impact with a novelty sheen, using rounded construction for approachability and subtle internal cutouts to add character and visual sparkle without relying on outlines or shading.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rounded, monoline-like massing, with single-storey forms and softened joins that keep the texture cohesive. The figures match the letterforms’ chunky geometry and rounded corners, maintaining a consistent, display-first voice.