Hollow Other Abvu 1 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Robusta' by Tilde, and 'Rehn Condensed' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, children's media, playful, retro, cartoon, candy-like, friendly, attention-grab, novelty, friendly branding, decorative detail, retro appeal, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap feel, inline, bubble.
A heavy, rounded display face with compact proportions and soft, blunted terminals. The letterforms are built from thick strokes and simplified geometry, then accented with small internal knockouts and inline-style cutouts that sit near caps, joins, and bowls, creating a high-contrast black/white rhythm within each glyph. Counters are generally generous and round, and curves dominate over straight segments, giving forms like O, C, S, and numerals a plush, inflated silhouette. The cutout details are consistently applied across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reading as deliberate punched or inset highlights rather than true outlines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and logo marks where the decorative knockouts can be appreciated. It works well for playful branding, entertainment graphics, and short emphatic copy, especially in high-contrast color pairings that reinforce the cutout detail.
The tone is upbeat and whimsical, with a toy-like, poster-friendly charm. Its chunky silhouettes and playful internal cutouts evoke mid-century novelty signage and contemporary kid-friendly branding, balancing bold presence with a lighthearted, approachable personality.
The design intention appears to be a bold, friendly display font that stands out through rounded, bubble-like construction and distinctive internal cutouts that add texture and novelty without relying on sharp serifs or complex structure.
The inline knockouts become more noticeable at larger sizes, where they read as decorative highlights; at smaller sizes they may visually merge with nearby counters. Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for display settings, with a lively rhythm that emphasizes the rounded mass of each letter.