Hollow Other Hato 6 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, whimsical, decorative, toy-like, decorative impact, retro flavor, playful display, textural styling, rounded, bulbous, ink-trap-like, outlined, cutout.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded forms with a distinctive hollowed construction: an outer stroke with interior voids and occasional internal notches that create a cutout, layered look. Curves are generous and bulbous, with softened terminals and a generally friendly geometry; straights are sturdy and simplified. The internal cutouts vary by letter, producing a lively rhythm across the alphabet, while counters remain open and clearly shaped in rounded characters. Overall spacing feels roomy and display-oriented, with wide silhouettes and a compact, solid presence despite the interior knockouts.
Best suited to display settings where its hollowed detailing can read clearly—posters, headlines, packaging, and logo/brand marks. It can work well for playful signage or short emphasis lines, especially at larger sizes where the internal cutouts contribute to the personality without cluttering the letterforms.
The hollowed strokes and rounded shapes give the face a playful, retro display tone, reminiscent of mid-century novelty lettering and signage. Its animated inner cutouts add whimsy and a slightly hand-crafted charm, making the texture feel energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice with added visual interest through internal knockouts, combining chunky, rounded construction with decorative hollowing for a distinctive texture. It prioritizes character and impact over neutrality, aiming for memorable titles and brand-forward typography.
Round letters like O/Q and figures such as 6/8/9 showcase prominent interior apertures, while several diagonals (V/W/X/Y) carry angled internal cutouts that emphasize motion. The design maintains consistent stroke heft and corner softness, but the irregularity of the internal voids keeps the overall color from feeling rigid or purely geometric.