Enroll NOW: Learn to make your own fonts, from start to finish

In this video course that you can take at your own pace, you’ll be given a complete roadmap with all the tools, tips, and tricks you’ll need to create your own multiple weight typefaces.

  • 65+ Step-by-step high quality videos

  • At your own pace, in your own time

  • Helpful guidebooks

  • With, or without personal feedback and guidance

Enrollment is open twice a year for a short window of time only. 
Closing enrollment Friday April 5th.

65+ on-demand videos

10 Guidebooks

English

English / Spanish subtitles

With or without guidance

Choose the level of support you need, from none to a fully guided 1:1 course with guest tutors and accountability

Easy to follow modules

No ‘Fuzz and Fluff’! Only practical knowledge bombs that will get you to the next phase

At your own pace, in your own time

Start whenever you want, learn at your own pace, in your own time, anywhere in the world

Is this you?

  • You’ve been wanting to make fonts for a while. But you find font making software a bit intimidating, or

  • You’ve tried to draw letters in Adobe Illustrator. But you find it hard to draw smooth curves and how to make your letters feel consistent, or

  • You’ve made a font before. But don’t feel proud to show it to others, or want to make another one but this time better?

My first fonts, drawn in Adobe Illustrator where okay-ish, but I never felt comfortable selling them because I knew there were some accented letters missing, not every letter was drawn very smooth, and I never knew how to set my spacing and kerning correctly, so to me they didn’t look very professional.

Once I started to work with Glyphs, I saw my fonts improve in a matter of days and I can never go without it anymore. I really want to share the joy it brings me to draw letters in this software, it’s so intuitive and the learning curve isn’t as high as Adobe Illustrator as a lot of things can be done automatically, like using components for repeating shapes and serifs, spacing and kerning your font, and let’s not forget the pen tool which works so much better.

We’ll start off simple with the construction of letterforms from primitive shapes and work our way up to drawing with the pen tool and having full control over our handles and create super smooth curves. After working on the upper- and lowercase of a sans serif font we will add serifs, accents, punctuation, and other special characters. After completing this course you’ll feel comfortable to create your own font with proper spacing and kerning which you can use in your favorite design software.

I’m sure it will feel great when you could:

  • Draw multiple weight fonts confidently, unleashing your creativity to bring any font idea to life.

  • Get instant answers to your questions, eliminating the need to constantly search online.

  • Receive valuable feedback on your design process, helping you refine and improve your fonts.

  • Feel a sense of pride in your fonts, ready to showcase and share them with the world.

What’s
inside

The breakdown of this course

  • The course is divided into different modules and guidebooks. We’ll start of simple with an explanation of the Glyphs interface, followed by an introduction to the pen tool, and we’ll work our way to creating a font with serifs, accents, ligatures and other OpenType features. Along the way I’ll share with you all kinds of guidebooks so you can read along to perfect your letterforms, how to work with components, accents and program OpenType features.

    If you are stuck with a technique, simply scroll back in time and start over. Still having trouble? Please watch the end of the videos where I’ll explain all common mistakes and errors you might encounter in Glyphs.

    0.0 — Welcome

    0.1 — Introduction

    0.2 — Hot Keys and shortcuts Guidebook

  • Before we get started with drawing our fonts, let’s take a look at our interface and see what all the panels do and how to set up your metrics. I’ll show you a quick and easy way to import a sketch to a website that helps you determine the heights of your upper and lowercase and ascenders and descenders.

    1.1 — Interface Glyphs 3

    1.2 — Adding characters

    1.3 — Alignment zones

    1.4 — Add images

    1.5 — Setting your metrics

    1.6 — Alignment zones Glyphs mini

  • If you’re familiar with Adobe Illustrator and the pen tool you’re in for a surprise as Glyphs works a bit different and often much more intuitive. It may take a bit of practice but I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it.

    2.1 — Toolbar

    2.2 — Pen tool and drawing basics

    2.3 — Diagonals and curves

    2.4 — Cleaning up shapes

    2.5 — Drawing Correct Paths Guidebook

    2.6 — Helpful Plugins Guidebook

  • Components can be used in various ways for shapes that are repeating in your font. They are super helpful if you want to add serifs to your letterforms, change the appearance of a line or if you want to change the shape of a repeating shape like the period.

    3.1 — Corner Components

    3.2 — Rounded Components

    3.3 — Ink Traps

    3.4 — Other Components

    3.5 — Segment Components

    3.6 — Cap Components

    3.7 — Components Guidebook

  • Let’s draw all the uppercase characters A-Z. When drawing your uppercase characters you don’t start with ABC but with the control characters H and O. They are called control characters because they control a lot of the shapes of other characters.

    4.1 — H O Control Characters

    4.2 — H O Components

    4.3 — E F I L T

    4.4 — C G S J

    4.5 — D B P R Q

    4.6 — V A U W X

    4.7 — Y M N K Z

    4.8 — Finetuning Uppercase

    4.9 — Uppercase Guidebook

    4.10 — About the Fit Curve Panel Guidebook

  • Let’s draw all our lowercase characters a-z. When drawing your lowercase characters you also don’t start with abc but with the control characters n and o. They are called control characters because they control a lot of the shapes of other characters.

    5.1 — n o Control Characters

    5.2 — i h m l k r t

    5.3 — u e c b d p q

    5.4 — a f g j s

    5.5 — v w x y z

    5.6 — Finetuning Lowercase

  • A font without accents is useful if you only type in English but as soon as you want to use it in a European language you’ll need accents and diacritics. In this module we’ll go over the process of adding accents and diacritics automatically and build them from components.

    6.1 — Adding accents

    6.2 — Uppercase

    6.3 — Lowercase

    6.4 — Accents for 'j' and 'i'

    6.5 — Fine tuning

    6.6 — Download Accents and Diacritics Guidebook

  • A font also needs numbers (or digits as they are called), and without punctuation it’s hard to use. In this module we’ll draw our digits, punctuation, currency symbols and symbols like @, #, %, [, {, &, etc.

    7.1 — Digits

    7.2 — Punctuation

    7.3 — Symbols

  • In case letters like the ‘f’ and ‘i’ overlap, you’ll need to add Ligatures that replace these letter combinations. In this module we’ll look at Standard and Discretionary Ligatures and how you can add multiple variations of a letter in Stylistic Alternatives.

    8.1 — Ligatures intro

    8.2 — Ligatures

    8.3 — Alternatives

    8.4 — Discretionary ligatures

  • Designing a font is one thing, but if the spacing and kerning is off it looks terrible. In this module we’ll set up the basics for our spacing and will guide you through kerning your font.

    9.0 — Spacing & Kerning Guidebook

    9.1 — H O Spacing

    9.2 — Spacing with your keyboard

    9.3 — Spacing Uppercase

    9.4 — Spacing Lowercase

    9.5 — Spacing Punctuation

    9.6 — Kerning

    9.7 — Correcting Spacing

  • How your font file behaves out in the wild is programmed in your Font Info. We’ll look at automatic coding of your ligatures and other OpenType features and will export your font file in different ways for web and desktop use.

    10.1 — Font info

    10.2 — Test install

    10.3 — Font OTF and WOFF2

  • Still having issues with the Pen Tool, coding in you Font Info or adding Accents? I’ll explain all common mistakes and errors you might encounter in Glyphs.

    11.1 — Common Mistakes

    11.2 — Fixing Alignment

    11.3 — Common Errors

  • Learn to expand your font to multiple weights like ExtraLight or Extra Bold in this 9 videos bonus module.

    12.1 — Intro multiple weights

    12.2 — Adding axes & masters

    12.3 — Adding a Bold weight

    12.4 — Adding a Light weight

    12.5 — Interpolation basics

    12.6 — Interpolation advanced

    12.7 — Compatibility interpolation

    12.8 — Adding instances

    12.9 — Variable fonts

By the end of the Font Making Course you'll have learned how to:

  • Draw perfectly smooth letters

  • Work with an organized system and workflow

  • Create Serif and Sans Serif fonts

  • Create multiple weights

  • Space and Kern your font to perfection

Bonuses

On top of all the videos and guidebooks, you’re also going to get access to these Bonuses.
Which I’m sure you’re going to love!

Multiple weights Bonus Module

From Extra Light to Heavy, in this nine videos bonus module you’ll learn how to expand your font to multiple weights so you can produce a full font family.

✓ Extended trial license Glyphs 3

The first 100 orders will receive an extended trial license for Glyphs 3 (valid till October 2024) so you can start creating fonts as soon as you enter the course.

Student work

Isn’t it amazing how every font created by our students looks completely different. Showcasing the work of Stacy Terry, Norman Dubois, SilverStag, and Michael Leonhartsberger

With, or without guidance

👉 The first Basic Course provides access solely to the course videos and guidebooks.

👉 The second Guided Course includes not only the 65+ course videos but also the opportunity for font feedback, access to our community and dedicated assistance in the form of questions and answers.

👉 And the third will be an exclusive 1:1 Guided Course with 6 months fully supported access, guest tutors, Q&A sessions, weekly check-ups and accountability from me.

If you opt for our
1:1 Guided Course

Opting for the personalized One-on-One guidance ensures that you receive 6 months of targeted assistance tailored to your needs.

From refining letterforms to mastering the nitty-gritty details of Glyphs, perfectly kerning your fonts and creating typefaces with multiple weights. Between May and October you’ll receive:

  • Weekly personal checkups

  • Monthly group calls

  • Personal Font Feedback

  • Guest Tutor video group call with Rutherford Craze (Mass-Driver)

  • Guest Tutor video group call with Ulrike Rausch (Liebefonts)

  • Guest Tutor video group call with Rainer Scheichelbauer (Glyphs)

  • 1:1 Video call with Viktor Baltus

The individual attention provided in these sessions together with the ability to learn from others in the Monthly group calls, empowers you to overcome challenges you would otherwise have to solve yourself. So, a little promise that I’ll keep you accountable to finish your lessons and create exceptional typefaces.

  • Rutherford Craze, originally from the UK and currently residing in The Hague, The Netherlands, is not only a seasoned designer but also a proficient font developer. He obtained his master's degree at KABK in 2019, and since then, he has been making significant strides in the world of typography.

    Craze’s type foundry, Mass‑Driver, is widely recognized for its collection of clean sans serif typefaces and efficient font production processes. His meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of his work, from the design aesthetics to the technical intricacies.

    As a guest tutor, Rutherford Craze will undoubtedly bring a unique perspective and invaluable insights into the realm of typography and font design. His expertise and passion for his craft are sure to inspire and enlighten you eager to delve deeper into the world of design and typography.

  • Berlin-based type designer Ulrike Rausch founded her own type foundry called LiebeFonts, providing high-quality typefaces with a charming personality and obsessive attention to detail. Her growing portfolio of quality fonts has been used in publications, advertisements, and websites all around the world. She also creates custom typefaces for clients.

    When Ulrike is not busy with her next font release, she enjoys teaching at art schools and giving type design workshops in her studio.

    Together with letterer and writer Chris Campe she wrote the book “Making Fonts!”, a comprehensive guide to type design & font production.

  • In 2012, Raine became part of the Glyphs team, contributing tutorials and handbook content continuously since then. His educational journey included studies in photography, philosophy, and Dutch. Presently, he dedicates himself to crafting typefaces, conducting type design workshops, translating Dutch typography books into German, and authoring articles and Python scripts.

Questions you may have:

I’ve never made a font before, can I join?

Yes! This course is suitable for beginners in font making. Every module carefully shows you the steps you need to take to make a font from start to finish.

I’m really into lettering! Can I use my own sketches?

Absolutely! In Glyphs you can place images in the background and trace over them in separate layers. Which we are definitely going to cover!

I already have some experience with making fonts, is this course for me?

Yes! This course will definitely help you speed up your process and maybe even relearn some techniques

This course is either suited for designers who want to learn how to make fonts in a professional software and to upgrade their design skills, or have created their own fonts before but are not satisfied with the result.

If you’re still hesitant about joining the course, send an email to info@typedesignclass.com and we’ll give our honest opinion if you’d be the perfect candidate.

What you’ll need for this course:

  • A Mac + Mouse

  • Glyphs 3

    The first 100 people that enroll will receive an Extended Trial license which is valid till the end of October 2024!

Watch a preview of Module 1.1

In this video I’ll show you the interface of Glyphs 3 and what you can expect from the rest of the course

What others are saying

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You’ll get full access to all 65+ videos, plus all the guidebooks and access to the community forum if you opt for this. No need to wait for new content to appear, you can dive right in!

  • Yes! With the online Font Making Course you can learn at your own pace, in your own time, anywhere in the world. Stuck with a technique? Simply scroll back in time and start over, or ask your question on our private community forum.

  • Yes you can join I will teach you all the steps you need to take to create your own professional font.

  • This course is focused on Western European Latin languages (yes that includes English, your basic upper- and lowercase, and everything beyond like punctuations and diacritics. We do not draw Arabic, Cyrillic, or Devanagari characters.

  • Yes. In the Bonus Module you’ll learn the basics of making a multiple weight font which you can export as a variable font. Font styles like Italics, and Connected Scripts are not included. Courses on these topics will follow at a later date.

  • The Font Making Course is almost completely suitable for both versions, though the modules for plugins, multiple weights, variable fonts, and line segments is only available for Glyphs 3.

  • Let’s be honest, ‘life long access’ is not something you can really claim. You’ll have access to the course material as long as it is relevant to the Glyphs software. Which is a long long time.

    Access to the Community: A long long time
    Access to the videos: A long long time
    Access to the Font Feedback: 6 months after enrollment
    Able to ask Questions: 6 months after enrollment

  • Yes! We have recently added the option to choose between English and Spanish subtitles. Please note that the Community Forum and Guided Course is English only.

  • You can start any time you want with the Font Making Course but the Guided Course and the 1:1 Guided Course have a limited time of 6 months guidance after purchasing the course.

  • The plan is to organise the live sessions on the last Thursdays or Fridays of each month. Depending on the amount of students participating, vacation and birthdays these dates may change. You’ll be notified in advance if anything changes. All sessions will be recorded so you can watch them back at your own convenience.

    March 28 or 29, 2024
    April 25 or 26, 2024
    May 30 or 31, 2024
    June 27 or 28, 2024
    July 25 or 26, 2024
    August 29 or 30, 2024
    September 26 or 27, 2024

Any additional questions? Feel free to email us at info@typedesignclass.com

Kelsey Kleiner

“The skills I’ve learned have not only helped me in my type design journey but have also allowed me to look at typography differently for my branding clients and bring in some of those skills to create custom logotypes. Which brings more value to my packages and makes it easier for my clients to trademark their brand logos.”

Hi! My name is
Viktor Baltus

I’m a Dutch designer with a passion for calligraphy and typography. During my studies in Amsterdam, I discovered a love for font-making and now I love helping other aspiring designers turn their font-making dreams into reality. I believe in teaching in a clear and concise manner, so my students can easily understand and grow as designers. Whether you're looking to pick up new design skills or just brush up on your knowledge, I’m here to help.

Since launching Type Design Class, I’ve had the privilege of helping over 2000 students learn the art of typography. I’m proud to say that our platform has become one of the leading names in online typography courses, and I’ve even had the opportunity to partner with industry leaders like Glyphs, The Futur, Goodtype, and Fontself.

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With, or without guidance

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