Hollow Other Bydo 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Merge Pro' by Philatype and 'DINosaur' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logotypes, kids branding, playful, retro, puffy, quirky, cheerful, attention grabbing, playfulness, retro flavor, signature texture, display impact, rounded, chunky, soft corners, ink traps, bubble.
A heavy, rounded display face with chunky strokes and softly inflated letterforms. The design features distinctive internal knockouts and pinched notches that read like ink-trap style cut-ins, plus small highlight-like cutouts that add texture and rhythm across many glyphs. Counters are generally compact and the silhouettes stay smooth and bulbous, with occasional asymmetries that keep the shapes lively. Numerals and capitals maintain the same robust, cushiony geometry, producing dense, high-impact word shapes.
Best suited to display applications where its cutouts and chunky forms can be appreciated—posters, titles, packaging, social graphics, and expressive logotypes. It works well for playful branding and short bursts of copy, especially when set with generous tracking or at larger sizes to preserve counter clarity.
The cutout details and bouncy proportions give the font a fun, slightly mischievous tone with a nostalgic, cartoon-signage feel. It reads friendly and bold rather than formal, with a handmade-in-spirit irregularity that adds charm and movement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, bubbly silhouette, while the irregular internal knockouts add a signature look that differentiates it from standard rounded sans display fonts. It aims for a retro, characterful presence that feels energetic and approachable in branding and headline contexts.
The internal cutouts create strong character at larger sizes but also increase visual noise, so spacing and size choices matter for clarity. Round joins and terminals keep the texture soft even in tight settings, and the recurring knockouts help unify the set.