Hollow Other Fylu 9 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, craft branding, playful, handmade, whimsical, friendly, casual, hand-lettered feel, friendly display, textured interest, casual clarity, rounded, monoline, bouncy, irregular, inked.
A rounded, hand-drawn display face with compact proportions and softly tapered terminals. Strokes are thick and brush-like but show subtle internal knockouts and uneven ink traps that create a lightly hollowed texture through the counters and along heavier joins. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a bouncy baseline feel and gentle inconsistencies in curve tension that reinforce a marker/brush construction. Counters are generally open and circular, and figures and capitals keep a straightforward, legible skeleton while retaining the textured interior detailing.
Best suited for headlines, packaging, and poster work where a warm, handmade voice is desirable. It also works well for children’s-oriented materials, casual branding, and short quotes or social graphics, especially at sizes large enough for the interior cutouts to remain visible.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a craft-like personality that feels approachable rather than polished. The small internal cutouts add a lively, imperfect ink-on-paper character, giving the font a playful, kid-friendly energy while still reading clearly at display sizes.
The font appears designed to capture a friendly hand-lettered look while adding distinctive interior knockouts to avoid a flat blob of black in heavy strokes. Its simplified shapes prioritize quick readability, while the textured hollows supply character and visual interest in display settings.
The design leans on rounded geometry and soft corners, with modest stroke modulation and occasional heavier spots where strokes overlap, emphasizing the handmade rhythm. Spacing appears comfortable for headlines and short phrases, and the textured interiors become a defining feature as size increases.