Hollow Other Abva 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aftika Soft' by Graphite, 'Core Sans A' and 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core, and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, retro, cartoon, bubbly, cheeky, attention grab, add whimsy, retro flavor, decorative texture, friendly tone, rounded, soft, blobby, chunky, inky.
A heavy, rounded display face built from swollen, soft-cornered shapes and compact counters. Strokes are thick and buoyant, with a slightly irregular, hand-inked feel that keeps edges from reading as purely geometric. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts or highlight-like cut-ins near joins and terminals, creating a distinct hollowed accent that adds sparkle and surface texture. Proportions lean broad and friendly, with generous curves, sturdy verticals, and simplified forms that prioritize silhouette clarity over fine detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks where the chunky silhouettes and internal cutouts can be appreciated. It also works well for playful editorial callouts, children’s media, and event graphics that need a friendly, cartoon-forward voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, suggesting a retro, comic sensibility with a toy-like softness. The internal cutouts read like glossy highlights, giving the letters a lively, dimensional charm and a slightly mischievous energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with soft, approachable forms, while the irregular hollow accents add a signature decorative twist. It aims to feel fun and characterful rather than neutral, emphasizing personality and immediacy in display typography.
The rhythm is bold and attention-grabbing, with consistent rounding across caps, lowercase, and numerals. In longer text the decorative knockouts become a defining pattern, so spacing and line breaks benefit from roomy settings where the shapes can breathe.