Hollow Other Ebby 2 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Goodrich' by Hendra Pratama, 'Inkwell' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Banana Bread Font' by TypoGraphicDesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, kids, branding, playful, cartoon, chunky, bouncy, retro, standout, whimsy, handmade, texture, novelty, rounded, blobby, inked, cutout, soft-cornered.
A rounded, heavy display face with compact proportions and a softly irregular, hand-drawn feel. Strokes are thick and bulbous with gentle swelling and tapered pinch points, while many characters include small internal cutouts that read like ink skips or carved highlights rather than traditional counters. Curves dominate, terminals are fully rounded, and the overall rhythm is lively and slightly uneven, giving the alphabet a friendly, informal texture. Numerals follow the same chunky construction with simplified forms and consistent interior knockouts.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where personality matters: product packaging, stickers and labels, playful brand marks, posters, headlines, and children’s or entertainment-oriented graphics. It can also work for social posts and splashy UI headings when set with comfortable tracking to prevent crowding.
The font projects a cheerful, cartoon-forward tone that feels approachable and humorous. Its soft shapes and quirky internal cutouts add a crafty, handmade flavor, leaning toward playful retro signage rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, hand-inked character. The irregular internal cutouts function as a signature texture, adding depth and a lively “carved/printed” look while keeping the overall silhouette bold and unmistakable.
Spacing appears generous in the sample text, helping the dense forms remain legible at display sizes. The inner cutouts vary by glyph, creating a distinctive “hollowed highlight” motif that becomes a key identifying feature, especially in rounded letters like O, C, G, and the bowls of B/P/R.