Color Fonts with Fontself
New to font making, want to try out if this is something for you but don’t want to invest in learning complex font software? Fontself is an extension for Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. It allows you to create (color) fonts without leaving your Adobe design software
Simply draw your characters on the free templates.
Here, I’ve used a simplified Graphic Style.
Drag your characters to the extension
Click Smart Spacing and Kerning.
This works 90% of the time, leaving you with a well-spaced font
Export as .otf file and use it in your design.
Fontself allows you to make normal and color fonts
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Ready to turn your lettering into fonts?
Fontself is the easiest way to make your own fonts in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Hi, my name is Viktor Baltus,
I help aspiring young graphic designers turn their font-making dreams into reality. I love nothing more than helping you with the process of sketching, designing, using, and selling your own fonts. My methods of teaching are always super clear, no fuzz and fluff, and help you grow as a designer, by picking up new design skills or updating your knowledge.
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