Hollow Other Atba 4 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'Core Sans C' and 'Core Sans CR' by S-Core, and 'Caros' and 'Caros Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, kids branding, playful, retro, chunky, cheerful, cartoony, dimensional effect, attention grabbing, playful display, retro signage, rounded, bubblelike, soft corners, inline detail, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded display sans with softly inflated strokes, broad curves, and generously blunted terminals. The forms are built from thick, smooth outlines and show small interior cutouts/knockouts that read like an inline highlight near the outer edge, creating a two-layer look and a crisp dark–light rhythm. Counters are compact and circular, joins are smoothly transitioned, and the overall color on the page is dense and even, with slight width variation across glyphs for a lively, hand-shaped feel. Numerals follow the same bulbous construction and maintain a consistent, high-impact silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-visibility text such as headlines, posters, playful brand marks, packaging, and signage where a friendly, chunky voice is desired. It can also work well for event graphics, stickers, and social visuals that benefit from a dimensional, high-contrast inline effect.
The letterforms project a friendly, toy-like energy with a mid-century sign-painting and comic display flavor. The inline cutouts add a glossy, dimensional cue that feels upbeat and attention-seeking rather than formal. Overall, it reads as approachable, fun, and deliberately bold in tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with soft, rounded shapes while adding personality through a consistent hollow/inline knockout detail. The goal is a bold display style that feels dimensional and fun without relying on outlines or multiple colors.
The cutout treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, acting as a built-in highlight that can suggest depth even in flat color. Large, rounded counters and simplified geometry favor display sizes, where the interior knockouts remain clear and contribute to the font’s distinctive texture.