Hollow Other Byba 4 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'Betm Rounded' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, playful, bubbly, cartoon, quirky, chunky, playful display, texture through cutouts, friendly impact, novelty branding, rounded, soft terminals, droplet cutouts, stencil-like, high-ink.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated, blob-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. The outlines are smooth and friendly, while the interior features distinctive knockout shapes—small teardrop and bubble cutouts that appear consistently across counters and stroke ends, creating a pseudo-stenciled, hollowed texture. Letterforms are largely monoline in feel but read as high-contrast due to the stark black mass against the white cutouts, with compact apertures and generous curves. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, giving the set an organic, hand-shaped rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity.
This font is well-suited for short, high-impact display settings such as posters, playful branding, kids-oriented packaging, party invitations, stickers, and social graphics. It performs best at medium-to-large sizes where the interior knockouts remain clear and contribute to the decorative texture without crowding counters.
The overall tone is lighthearted and whimsical, with a toy-like, candy-coated presence. The internal cutouts add a mischievous, splashy character that feels comedic and approachable rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality and ink presence while staying friendly and legible, using consistent internal knockouts to create a signature look. The combination of rounded construction and decorative cutouts suggests a deliberate balance between bold readability and novelty display appeal.
In text, the repeated interior highlights become a defining pattern, adding sparkle and motion but also increasing visual noise at smaller sizes. The design’s rounded joins and tight apertures keep words cohesive and chunky, best when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.