Hollow Other Atbu 8 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Fox Pudding' by Fox7, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, bubbly, whimsical, cartoon, retro, attention, fun, novelty, cute, impact, rounded, bulbous, soft terminals, ink trap, blobby.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blobby forms and soft, organic curvature throughout. Strokes swell and pinch in a hand-drawn way, with frequent internal cutouts and highlight-like voids that create a glossy, hollowed effect inside the black shapes. Counters are generally tight and irregular, and joins often look melted or pooled rather than mechanical, giving letters a lively, uneven rhythm while staying clearly upright and readable at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, and branding moments where a bold, friendly personality is needed—such as posters, packaging, party invites, kids-focused materials, and playful merchandise graphics. It performs especially well at medium-to-large sizes where the internal cutouts remain clear and the soft contours can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cheerful and mischievous, closer to toy packaging or cartoon titling than to editorial typography. The cutout highlights add a shiny, candy-coated feel that reads as fun and attention-seeking rather than serious or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum charm and impact through oversized rounded silhouettes and distinctive hollowed highlights, creating a shiny, cartoon-like texture. Its irregular interior cutouts and swollen stroke modulation prioritize personality and display presence over neutrality, aiming for memorable, characterful lettering in decorative contexts.
Capital shapes are chunky and simplified, while lowercase forms maintain the same inflated construction with occasional quirky details (notably in letters like a, g, and s). Numerals match the rounded, soft-shouldered style and benefit from the internal voids for differentiation. Spacing feels generous in the sample text, helping the dense black silhouettes avoid clumping.