Hollow Other Aldu 4 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fraiche' by Adam Fathony, 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, and 'Morl' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, logos, playful, bubbly, cartoon, cheerful, quirky, standout, whimsy, gloss effect, friendly, novelty, rounded, soft, blobby, puffy, chunky.
A heavily rounded, soft-edged display face with inflated, blobby silhouettes and a consistently thick stroke presence. Many glyphs include small internal knockouts and highlight-like cut-ins that create a hollowed, glossy effect and amplify contrast within the otherwise solid forms. Terminals are fully rounded, counters are compact, and joints tend to be simplified and bulbous, producing a friendly, toy-like rhythm. Proportions are generally wide and stable, with a lively, slightly irregular internal detailing that reads as intentional texture rather than strict geometric construction.
Best suited for short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where the glossy cutouts can be appreciated. It works especially well for children’s content, playful events, snacks/sweets branding, and social graphics. For longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and comedic, leaning toward cartoon signage and playful branding. The cutout highlights add a shiny, candy-like feel that makes the letters look buoyant and approachable. It projects informality and fun more than refinement or authority.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through rounded, inflated shapes paired with decorative internal cutouts that simulate shine and dimensionality. It prioritizes a fun, characterful silhouette and a lively surface texture for display applications.
The inner cutouts vary by glyph and often sit near the stroke edges like reflective gleams, which increases visual activity at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same puffy construction and maintain strong silhouette clarity, while the interior detailing can become busy if used too small or tightly spaced.