Hollow Other Aldu 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frankfurter' by ITC, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Core Sans G' and 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core, 'Frankfurter SB' and 'Frankfurter SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Gorda' by Zeptonn, and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, bubbly, retro, comic, attention-grabbing, friendly branding, dimensional effect, nostalgic display, rounded, chunky, soft, puffy, inline.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, pill-like strokes and fully softened corners throughout. Letterforms are built from compact, chunky shapes with broad counters and simple geometry, while a thin internal inline/knockout detail follows the contours to create a subtle hollowed highlight effect. Terminals are consistently blunted and curves are generous, producing a smooth rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same bulbous construction, with wide, open interiors and a friendly, cartoon-like silhouette.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where the rounded forms and inline knockout can be appreciated—titles, posters, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It can also work for logo wordmarks in friendly categories (snacks, kids’ products, casual entertainment), but is less appropriate for long-form reading or small UI text where the inline detail may diminish.
The overall tone is cheerful and lighthearted, leaning into a toy-like, candy-coated feel. The inline cutout adds a lively, dimensional sparkle that reads as fun rather than formal, giving the design a vintage sign-painting and comic-title energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with a dimensional, hollow-highlight effect that adds character without relying on sharp serifs or complex forms. It prioritizes approachability and visual punch, aiming for attention-grabbing headlines with a soft, nostalgic flavor.
The font’s visual mass and rounded joins keep forms from feeling sharp, while the internal inline creates texture at larger sizes and helps separate shapes in dense words. Spacing appears comfortable for display use, and the simplified construction keeps individual characters immediately recognizable despite the exaggerated softness.