Hollow Other Athy 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Cyrillic', and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font; 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core; and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, chunky, whimsical, friendly, attention grab, handmade feel, textured display, brand personality, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, cartoonish, decorative cutouts.
A heavy, right-slanted display face with rounded, blobby contours and compact counters. Strokes are thick and sculpted with small internal knockouts and pinched notches that create a subtly hollowed, stamped texture across many letters and numerals. Terminals are soft and bulbous, curves dominate the construction, and spacing feels slightly irregular for a lively, hand-drawn rhythm while remaining broadly consistent in weight and color.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, poster titles, playful branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It can work for energetic social graphics and merch-style applications where texture and personality are an advantage.
The overall tone is upbeat and mischievous, with a vintage sign-painter or cartoon-title energy. The little cutouts add a tactile, playful roughness that keeps the bold forms from feeling purely solid, giving it a personable, handmade character.
This design appears intended as a bold, attention-grabbing display italic that feels friendly and informal. The irregular internal knockouts add visual interest and a crafted, slightly distressed flavor, helping the type stand out in branding and promotional contexts.
The italic slant and rounded joins help maintain flow in longer lines, but the decorative interior cutouts become more noticeable at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, reading best when given enough size and breathing room.