Hollow Other Alby 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knicknack' by Great Scott (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, cartoony, bubbly, retro, quirky, attention-grabbing, friendly tone, novelty display, retro fun, rounded, blobby, soft corners, cutout detail, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded display face with inflated, blobby contours and softened corners throughout. The letterforms are filled and heavy, but feature consistent internal knockouts and highlight-like cut-ins that create a hollowed, glossy look and pronounced light/dark rhythm. Strokes feel organic and slightly irregular, with subtle wobble and tapered nubs on joins and terminals; counters are compact and often asymmetrical. Proportions vary by glyph, producing a lively, uneven rhythm while maintaining clear silhouettes across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Works best for display applications such as posters, headers, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where the bubbly silhouettes and cutout detailing can read clearly. It’s especially effective for playful brands, kids-oriented materials, snacks or sweets aesthetics, and bold social graphics. Use generous size and spacing to preserve the internal cutout detail.
The overall tone is friendly and comedic, with a toy-like softness and a hint of retro sign-painting charm. The cutout highlights add a shiny, confectionary character that reads as energetic and approachable rather than formal. It feels suited to playful messaging and attention-grabbing headings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality through oversized, rounded forms and distinctive hollowed highlights, creating a shiny, cartoon-like texture without relying on outlines. It aims for immediate impact and a friendly voice, prioritizing expressive shapes and visual charm over neutral text setting.
The internal cutouts behave like built-in highlights, which can visually brighten dense letterforms and add texture at large sizes. Spacing appears intentionally loose and the shapes are highly stylized, so legibility is strongest in short bursts rather than extended text. Numerals share the same rounded massing and highlight cutouts, keeping the set cohesive.