Hollow Other Ebba 5 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AT Move Skewy' by André Toet Design, 'Ely Rounded' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Menco' by Kvant, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'Futura Round SH' and 'Futura SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, cartoon, friendly, quirky, handmade, playfulness, hand-ink feel, display impact, texture detail, rounded, bubbly, soft, chunky, inked.
A heavy, rounded display face built from chunky, brush-like strokes with soft terminals and slightly irregular contours. Strokes show noticeable internal highlights and small knocked-out slivers that mimic wet-ink streaks, creating a lively, hollowed texture without breaking legibility. Forms are generally compact and upright, with circular counters, generous curves, and a casual, hand-drawn rhythm. The alphabet and numerals keep consistent weight and curvature while allowing small shape variations that add personality.
Well suited for posters, big headlines, packaging, and cheerful branding where a bold, friendly presence is needed. It also fits children’s content, casual signage, stickers, and social graphics—anywhere the inked texture can be appreciated at display sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a cartoonish warmth that feels approachable and fun. The ink-streak cutouts add a tactile, crafted energy—more playful than polished—suggesting spontaneity and a lighthearted voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and impact through oversized, rounded shapes, while the hollowed highlight details simulate hand-inked lettering and add distinctive texture. The goal is a memorable, characterful display voice rather than a neutral workhorse.
The texture is most apparent on broader strokes and curved joins, where the interior knockouts read like highlights; at smaller sizes these details may compress into subtle sparkle rather than distinct cutouts. Wide, rounded shapes and simplified construction make it better suited to short bursts of text than dense reading.