Hollow Other Ebwa 7 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, retro, cartoon, whimsical, bouncy, attention, novelty, humor, texture, approachability, rounded, bulbous, inked, shadowed, cutout.
A heavy, compact display face with rounded, swollen forms and softened corners. Strokes are thick and irregularly modulated, with small internal knockouts and slit-like cut-ins that create a hollowed, ink-trap-like texture inside the letters. Counters are generally small, terminals are blunt and rounded, and curves dominate over straight geometry, giving the alphabet a rubbery, hand-inked feel. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal rhythm while keeping an overall upright stance.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and playful brand marks where its bold silhouettes and decorative interiors can read clearly. It also fits children’s materials, entertainment promo, and novelty applications where an informal, cartoon-forward voice is desirable.
The font reads as upbeat and humorous, with a retro novelty energy. Its chunky silhouettes and quirky internal cutouts suggest a friendly, comic tone—more fun and approachable than serious or technical.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing novelty display font: maximizing black area and rounded mass while using interior knockouts to keep the shapes lively and distinctive. The slightly inconsistent widths and hand-drawn modulation emphasize personality over strict typographic regularity.
The internal hollows and cut-ins become a defining visual motif, adding sparkle and texture at larger sizes but potentially filling in at small sizes. Numerals follow the same inflated, rounded construction and maintain the playful, uneven rhythm seen in the letters.