Hollow Other Bysi 9 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astern Shade' by Edignwn Type, 'Nestor' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids branding, playful, retro, chunky, cartoon, friendly, attention grab, retro charm, friendly impact, novelty texture, compact display, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, ink trap, inline highlight.
A heavy, compact display face with rounded, swollen strokes and softened corners throughout. Letterforms are mostly monoline in feel but carry subtle contrast from internal shaping, with small cut-in notches and tiny internal highlights that read like punched counters or glossy reflections. Curves are generous and geometric, terminals are blunted, and joins are smoothly blended, creating a cohesive, pillow-like silhouette. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with single-storey a and g, round dots, and minimal detailing, while figures are thick and highly legible with the same rounded construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks where its chunky rhythm and decorative interior cutouts can be appreciated. It can also work for playful UI labels or event graphics, but the tight counters and dense weight favor larger sizes for maximum clarity.
The overall tone is cheerful and nostalgic, evoking mid-century cartoon lettering, toy packaging, and upbeat signage. The small internal cutouts add a wink of novelty—suggesting shine, sticker-like gloss, or hand-inked quirks—without turning the texture chaotic. It feels approachable and humorous rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with added personality through irregular internal knockouts that break up mass and suggest shine. Its compact proportions and simplified forms prioritize immediate recognition and a strong graphic footprint for branding and attention-getting typography.
Counters are relatively tight for such heavy strokes, and the design relies on consistent curvature and repeated internal nicks/highlights to maintain rhythm. The narrow set and tall, rounded verticals keep words compact, while the distinctive interior shaping prevents large black areas from feeling flat in headlines.