Hollow Other Bysi 8 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, cartoon, attention grabbing, friendly branding, nostalgic display, hand-cut texture, rounded, soft terminals, puffy, bulbous, ink-trap like.
A heavy, rounded display face with puffy forms and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and smooth, with a subtly uneven, hand-cut rhythm and small interior notches/knockouts that create a hollowed, dimpled texture in counters and joins. Curves dominate the construction, giving letters a compact, cushiony silhouette, while straight strokes remain gently tapered and rounded at the ends. The overall color is dense and loud, with tight counters and occasional quirky cut-ins that add contrast and prevent blobs at joins.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where its bold, rounded shapes and distinctive interior knockouts can be appreciated. It can work well for playful branding, event graphics, and kid-oriented or casual editorial callouts, but will feel heavy for long-form text.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, reading like playful signage or cartoon titling. Its soft geometry and small cutout details give it a nostalgic, crafted feel rather than a sterile geometric one, suggesting humor and informality.
Likely intended as an attention-grabbing display font that combines soft, inflated letterforms with irregular internal cutouts for personality and legibility at large sizes. The design prioritizes warmth and visual charm over strict modular consistency.
The quirky internal cut-ins are most noticeable where strokes meet (bowls, shoulders, and joints), adding texture and improving separation at large sizes. Numerals match the rounded, chunky logic and feel designed for impact rather than precision.