Hollow Other Ebwa 4 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Brightly Stories' by Graphicxell, 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, retro, friendly, cartoonish, whimsical, playful display, texture, nostalgia, friendly branding, rounded, soft, bubbly, chunky, inked.
A heavy, rounded display face with chunky strokes and soft, blunted terminals that create a bouncy, hand-drawn rhythm. Counters are compact and often irregular, with small internal knockouts and cut-in highlights that give letters a slightly "hollowed" or stamped look rather than clean geometric interiors. Curves dominate the construction (notably in O, C, S, and numerals), while straights remain subtly wobbly, reinforcing an informal, lively texture. Overall proportions favor a large x-height and compact apertures, with letterforms that feel slightly elastic and uneven in a controlled, consistent way.
Best suited to short, bold applications where its chunky shapes and interior knockouts can be appreciated: headlines, posters, playful branding, packaging, and product labels. It also works well for kid-oriented materials, casual event graphics, and punchy social media typography, especially when set with generous spacing.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, comic sign-painting energy. The irregular interior cutouts add a crafty, playful character that reads as fun and informal rather than corporate or editorial.
Likely designed as a characterful, high-impact display font that feels hand-crafted and fun, using rounded forms and intentional interior cutouts to create a signature texture and a slightly "printed" or "stamped" personality.
The inktrap-like notches and interior highlights become more visible at larger sizes, where they act as distinctive texture; in smaller settings they may visually merge into the heavy fills. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same rounded, friendly language, keeping the overall color dense and energetic across lines of text.