Hollow Other Abso 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice and 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, kids branding, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, bubbly, cheerful, quirky, cartoon, fun display, whimsy, bold impact, novelty texture, rounded, soft, blobby, chunky, puffy.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blobby letterforms and soft terminals. Strokes are largely monoline in feel but visually energized by small, irregular internal cutouts and highlight-like knockouts that create a hollowed, glossy effect. Counters are generous and mostly circular, curves dominate over straight segments, and corners are consistently softened, giving the alphabet a friendly, toy-like silhouette. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, contributing to a casual rhythm while maintaining clear overall structure in both uppercase and lowercase.
Works well for posters, headlines, and short slogans where a playful, high-impact voice is needed. It’s also a strong fit for children’s products, candy/snack packaging, party invitations, and casual retail signage that benefits from a friendly, bubbly tone.
The look reads as upbeat and humorous, with a confectionary, sticker-like presence. The hollow accents add a whimsical, almost “shiny bubble” character that feels lighthearted and kid-friendly, leaning toward cartoon and novelty aesthetics rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and immediacy through oversized rounded forms, while using irregular hollow cutouts to add sparkle and novelty. Overall, it prioritizes character and visual charm for display settings over restraint or text-forward utility.
The internal knockouts behave like highlights rather than inline outlines, which makes the black mass feel dimensional and animated. In longer text samples it remains attention-grabbing, but the decorative cutouts and soft geometry make it feel best suited to short, bold statements where personality matters more than neutrality.