Fontself is an extension for Illustrator and Photoshop that allows users to create custom OpenType Typefaces using the tools they’re already familiar with. It’s got a simple drag and drop interface that takes your vector letterforms and turns them into fully functional fonts, ready to be exported and shared. It has a host of features that save time and makes things easy for newcomers and advanced typographers alike. Smart Metrics take the leg work out of kerning by automatically adjusting your spacing and kerning at the click of a button. You can start with the basics or take your typeface as far as you desire with the ability to add alternates and ligatures. Over time as we amass a collection and become familiar with each typeface, we develop a sense of which one to reach for when we’re looking for a certain trait or working within a certain set of constraints. It makes creating color bitmap fonts in photoshop a breeze.Ive been using fontself maker for illustrator for a while now.
We learn to work with and around their strengths and weaknesses.
It really helps speed up my workflow when creating fonts in illustrator. No more copy, paste, copy paste.I thought this new photoshop extension sounded interesting, I was intriguedlets take a look-see. But sometimes, try as we might, there just isn’t a perfect match.
If you’ve ever found yourself loving almost everything about a typeface, save for those few changes you would have made had you been the creator, now is your chance to give it a go for yourself.įontself Maker is available as an extension for Illustrator at $39, or for both Illustrator and Photoshop for $59. Both versions come with support via in-app chat, and future updates are free. Whether you’re the next budding typographic genius or just looking to add a personal touch to your work, Fontself presents a great way to test the waters.
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