Hollow Other Atze 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski, and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, titles, playful, retro, chunky, quirky, handmade, attention grab, novelty feel, retro signage, handmade texture, display impact, rounded, blobby, irregular, inked, soft.
A heavy, rounded display face with blobby contours and subtly irregular outlines that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically perfect. The letterforms rely on compact counters and occasional interior notches/cutouts that create a stamped, carved-in look within the otherwise solid silhouettes. Terminals are soft and swollen, corners are broadly curved, and the overall texture is dense with small variations from glyph to glyph. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, chunky rhythm, with simple constructions and sturdy vertical emphasis that keeps forms legible at larger sizes.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, event titles, product packaging, stickers, and short, punchy headlines where its chunky silhouettes and interior cutouts can be appreciated. It works especially well in playful branding or retro-leaning graphics, while longer text is likely better kept to larger sizes and generous leading for clarity.
The font conveys a playful, slightly mischievous tone—like vintage signage or a novelty stamp—balancing bold presence with casual, imperfect charm. The interior cutouts add a crafty, poster-like energy that reads as fun and attention-grabbing rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, handcrafted personality, using rounded massing and occasional carved-in details to add visual interest without resorting to fine strokes. It prioritizes bold, immediate readability and a distinctive, novelty-sign feel for attention-driven typography.
Spacing in the sample text appears tight and compact, contributing to a blocky paragraph color. The figures match the rounded, inflated style and feel suited to headline use, where the small counters and interior details won’t fill in.