Hollow Other Ebgu 4 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chankfurter' by Chank, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, 'Marquee' by Pelavin Fonts, and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, cartoon, friendly, bouncy, handmade, add personality, look handmade, feel friendly, stand out, rounded, bulbous, soft, chunky, inked.
A very heavy, rounded display face with soft terminals and an overall blobby, inflated silhouette. Strokes are thick and uneven in a deliberately organic way, with subtle wobble and lopsided curves that keep the rhythm lively rather than geometric. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts and highlight-like cut-ins that read as hollowed details within the black forms, reinforcing a hand-drawn, marker/paint feel. Counters are generally compact, spacing is open, and the letterforms lean on simple, sturdy construction for immediate legibility at large sizes.
Best suited to display use where personality is more important than typographic neutrality: children’s titles, playful branding, snack/candy packaging, party invitations, stickers, and bold headline work. The built-in hollowed details benefit from adequate size and contrast, making it a strong choice for posters and short, punchy phrases rather than dense body text.
The tone is cheerful and mischievous, with a kid-friendly, comic sensibility. The irregular cutouts and glossy-looking inner details add a whimsical, tactile character that feels casual and approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, cartoon-like voice with hand-made charm, using rounded construction and irregular internal knockouts to create a lively, glossy, inked impression. It prioritizes friendliness and visual impact while maintaining straightforward letter recognition.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent rounded skeleton, with single-storey, simplified lowercase shapes and generous curves. Numerals are equally bubbly and illustrative, matching the same soft weight distribution and internal knockout detailing.