Since I started getting really deep into conlanging, I badly wanted to create a custom font to type things using my conlang script. I ran through lots of websites searching for a way to do it and I found many many many ways of doing what I wanted, but there were no 'right and easy' path to follow. Even here I couldn't find anything compiled. That's why I'll try my best to help all the conlangers out there who want to create their own font type (:įirst you'll need a vector editor like Illustrator (paid) or InkScape (free). Then you'll have to design all the characters you want for your font and save each one of them in a separate. If you're using Illustrator there's a script for saving each layer as a different. Just drop it on the program after you're ready and it'll do its job. When you have all the files for the characters saved, go to Glyphr Studio, once there you can either use their online program (which I used) or the desktop one. This program is super complete and easy to use.ģ. After naming your font you'll be redirected to a page where you can add your glyphs. Here you can create letters as well, but I think a dedicated program is really better, as it's faster and has more functions. svg files) you'll need to click that three bars menu and then select 'Import SVG', in this section you will select your characters and set them for each letter you want (that's the reason why you need to save them separately). Check ascender/descender if your letter has one of those. The program will atomaticaly set the width of your letter.Ĥ. ![]() You can save your project for opening on Glyphr later and you can export your font as well. This small application covers all the basic font editing features you'd expect, from glyph outline editing, to import/export features, and even up to individual font settings customization. However, they don't export any of the other features they offer like ligatures and components. Since Glyphr Studio works with most browsers you can use it on Mac, Linux, and Windows, and for multiple font editing projects at the same time. ![]() For having those on your font, as they instruct on the program, you need to first export your font as a. svg file and then use a font converter ( here one, here other) and everything will be just fine (all my ligatures worked when I did this). I didn't use components for my font, so I'm not 100% sure it'll work.
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