Hollow Other Abva 8 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molsaq Latin' and 'Molsaq Pro' by Abjad, 'FF Sanuk' by FontFont, 'ITC Chino' by ITC, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Eigerdals' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, logos, playful, retro, cartoon, friendly, bubbly, attention grab, retro charm, playful tone, dimensional effect, display impact, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, outlined.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, cushion-like letterforms and soft corners throughout. The strokes are thick and simplified, with a consistent “puffy” silhouette and occasional unevenness that keeps the shapes lively rather than geometric. Many glyphs include interior knockouts and thin inline/outline slits near the top edges, creating a hollowed, cut-out look that adds depth and sparkle. Counters are generally small and rounded, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is compact and weighty with slightly elastic spacing.
Best suited to short, high-impact display settings such as posters, playful branding, packaging, event titles, and attention-grabbing social graphics. It can work well for children’s or family-oriented materials and for retro-styled headings where the hollow cutouts can read clearly at larger sizes.
The font reads as cheerful and comedic, with a toy-like, snack-pack energy that feels lighthearted and approachable. Its outlined cutouts and bouncy shapes evoke vintage cartoon titling and playful signage rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with soft, friendly forms while using interior cutouts to introduce contrast and dimensional flair. It prioritizes character and immediacy over neutrality, aiming for a bold, cartoon-forward voice in titling and branding contexts.
The uppercase is especially chunky and compact, while the lowercase keeps the same inflated construction with simple joins and minimal modulation. Numerals match the rounded, poster-ready style and keep strong presence at display sizes; the inline knockouts are a defining motif that becomes more apparent as size increases.