Hollow Other Abva 1 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font; 'Core Sans C', 'Core Sans CR', and 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core; and 'Caros' and 'Caros Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, retro, chunky, bouncy, comic, attention, friendliness, novelty, decorative, signage, rounded, soft, bulbous, notched, inline.
A heavy, rounded display face built from soft, blobby strokes with generously curved terminals and minimal sharp corners. Many glyphs feature a consistent internal knockout/inline detail—small cut-ins, notches, and inset shapes that create a hollowed highlight effect, especially near tops and inner curves. Counters are generally large and circular, and curves dominate the construction, giving letters a buoyant rhythm. The drawing is clean and uniform, with simplified joins and compact forms that read best at larger sizes where the interior cutouts remain distinct.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, stickers, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from bold, friendly shapes. It also works well for children’s content and upbeat promotional graphics, where the inset cutouts can add character and visual texture.
The overall tone is cheerful and lighthearted, with a friendly, retro feel that suggests toy-like signage and comic or novelty lettering. The hollowed highlight details add a playful, slightly dimensional flavor, making the font feel animated and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display font that stays approachable by using rounded, inflated forms while adding distinctive hollowed details for individuality and flair. Its primary goal seems to be instant recognizability and a fun, decorative presence in short text settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rounded, compact personality, with single-storey forms for letters like a and g and a dot on i/j that stays circular and bold. Numerals follow the same soft geometry and maintain strong presence, with clear silhouettes and simple internal spaces.