Long-standing open-source font editor for drawing and generating typefaces.
Why we recommend it
It's the free path into real type design — you can draw glyphs, set metrics, build kerning pairs and export production OpenType files without buying Glyphs or FontLab.
Strengths
- Exports genuine production OpenType/TTF/WOFF
- Full control over kerning, hinting and metrics
- Scriptable in Python for batch work
Drawbacks
- Interface is genuinely unfriendly and dated
- Steep learning curve even for experienced designers
- Glyphs and FontLab are far more pleasant if you can afford them
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