Hollow Other Ibdy 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, comic, youthful, handmade feel, texture, whimsy, display impact, casual tone, outline, hollow, doodle, sketchy, wavy.
This typeface uses an outlined, hollow construction with a thick, rounded contour and irregular interior knockouts that read like loose scribble shading. Strokes are monoline in feel with soft corners and a slightly wobbly baseline rhythm, giving the letters a hand-drawn, marker-ink character. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with bouncy widths and gently slanted forms that emphasize informality over strict geometric consistency. Counters are generally open and roomy, and the outline weight stays visually dominant, making the hollow centers and internal texture a defining feature.
Best suited for display use such as posters, headlines, invitations, packaging, stickers, and playful branding where the outlined, textured look can be appreciated. It also works well for short captions and signage in casual contexts, especially when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is playful and homemade, with a doodled, cartoon-like energy. Its uneven internal striping and buoyant shapes feel casual, friendly, and a bit mischievous, like hand-lettering for crafts or kids’ materials rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, expressive hand lettering using an outlined marker, pairing chunky contours with irregular internal knockouts to create a distinctive hollow, doodled texture. The emphasis is on character and charm rather than typographic neutrality, aiming to stand out in fun, informal applications.
The interior cutouts vary in direction and density across glyphs, creating a lively texture that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes. In longer passages the outline-and-fill effect can produce a busy color on the page, so spacing and size will strongly influence legibility and perceived brightness.