
One of the most interesting tools in this program allows you to insert a background image and create your font from there, meaning that you can trace other fonts, or create fonts based off of different shapes. Just add the image, crop it, and scale it so it fits on the screen. Then you can add vector points and hide the background image with a button.

You can also import vector images created with Illustrator or any other vector design program. Not many users know how much effort can sometimes be invested in creating a font. Most of us take the various glyphs for granted and only a few can discern the fine lines that make the difference between similar fonts.īirdFont is a utility that can help aficionados and professionals alike create new letter types. It can be used for business logos, where lettering can play an important role as far as product branding is concerned.Ī clear-cut, straightforward interface lets you start working on your letters from scratch.

When beginning a new project you are presented with a grid of letters and numbers as well as other characters so that you can select the one you want to invent.
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Moreover, it can show a full list of Unicode characters to pick from and open those of interest into separate tabs either as different projects or as part of a single one. Tools are available within easy reach, in the right hand part of the application window and for less experienced users a tooltip becomes available at the bottom of the application window when gliding the mouse cursor over the options.
