Hollow Other Alba 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knicknack' by Great Scott (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids media, playful, cartoon, bubbly, quirky, friendly, attention grab, add personality, comic tone, youthful feel, rounded, soft, bulbous, hand-drawn, inked.
A chunky, rounded display face with inflated, blob-like letterforms and soft terminals. Strokes are irregular and slightly slanted, with a hand-drawn rhythm and subtly varying widths across glyphs. Many characters feature small internal cutouts and highlight-like notches that create a hollowed, punched-in feel and add sparkle to the dense silhouettes. Counters are generally tight and organic, with compact joins and occasional asymmetry that reinforces the informal construction.
Well-suited to display applications where personality matters more than economy of space: posters, bold headlines, packaging, stickers, toy or candy branding, and children’s or comedic entertainment graphics. It can also work for short social graphics or merch slogans where the bubbly silhouette can carry the message.
The font conveys a lighthearted, comedic tone—more snack-pack cartoon than formal signage. Its bouncy shapes and playful interior cutouts give it a lively, mischievous energy that feels kid-friendly and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable silhouette while using internal cutouts to keep the dense strokes feeling animated and textured. The slight slant and uneven stroke behavior suggest an intentionally hand-made, characterful look rather than geometric precision.
Because the forms are heavy and the counters are small, it reads best at larger sizes where the internal cutouts remain distinct. The numerals match the same soft, blobby construction, helping the set feel cohesive for posters and short bursts of text.