Hollow Other Abwo 8 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: headline, poster, packaging, kids, branding, playful, bubbly, cartoon, goofy, friendly, impact, whimsy, approachability, novelty, playfulness, rounded, blobby, hand-drawn, chunky, soft.
A heavy, rounded display face with blobby contours and a slightly hand-drawn, uneven rhythm. Forms are built from swollen strokes with softened corners and subtle wobble, giving letters a squishy silhouette rather than strict geometry. Counters are small and irregular, and many glyphs show distinctive internal knockouts/holes that feel like carved or punctured highlights rather than traditional apertures. Spacing reads compact and dense, with simplified terminals and minimal sharp joins to keep the overall texture smooth and chunky.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, playful branding, kids-oriented materials, and packaging where bold shapes and a friendly voice are desired. It works especially well when you want a soft, humorous display texture rather than crisp readability over long passages.
The tone is lighthearted and comedic, with a toy-like, kid-friendly personality. Its irregular cutouts and inflated shapes add a mischievous, craft-like charm that feels informal and energetic rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through inflated, rounded forms and quirky internal cutouts that read as stylistic “bites” or highlights. Overall, it aims for a casual, fun display voice with a handmade feel.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same soft, inflated construction, and numerals follow the same rounded, chunky logic for a cohesive set. The dark massing and small counters create strong impact at large sizes, while finer interior details (the knockouts) become part of the character and can be sensitive at very small sizes.