Hollow Other Etgu 8 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, kids, packaging, stickers, playful, quirky, cartoon, standout texture, playful display, crafted feel, rounded, blobby, chunky, soft corners, ink-trap dots.
A heavy, rounded display face with compact, softly squared proportions and a slightly hand-cut feel. Strokes are thick and simplified, with gentle curves, flattened terminals, and occasional asymmetry that keeps the rhythm informal. The defining feature is a set of irregular internal knockouts—small oval and droplet-like cut-ins—placed along stems and bowls, creating a hollowed, spotted texture. Counters are generally tight, and the texture becomes more animated at larger sizes where the cutouts read clearly.
Best suited to posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, and other short-form display settings where its textured cutouts can be appreciated. It also fits playful branding, children’s products, event graphics, and bold labels, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is lighthearted and whimsical, with a friendly, toy-like presence. The dotted cutouts add a mischievous, crafty character—somewhere between playful signage and cartoon titling—without feeling aggressive or sharp.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded silhouette while using decorative internal cutouts to add a distinctive, signature texture. The goal appears to be an attention-grabbing display style that feels handmade and fun rather than formal or typographically restrained.
In longer lines the internal cutouts create a lively sparkle that can compete with the letterforms, so spacing and size matter for clarity. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same chunky silhouette, keeping the system cohesive and strongly display-oriented.