Make Custom Fonts in Adobe Illustrator with Fontself!

[@evasketches]

I remember being like 12 and discovering different fonts and it was like my dream to make my own. Seeing this makes me so happy now!

[@matais98]

Like okay like

[@anitasenapati2806]

))g)

[@rhftj64]

same

[@cajob8024]

I had the same dream, i remember i couldn't sleep for days thinking about creating my own font one day

[@SulockMath]

Good lord I had been hand-writing, aligning, and spacing every letter and every word. That took forever. Being able to make your own font quickly like this is like a miracle compared to that laborious process. Thank you!

[@ghostf1903]

I did that once for a film project- spent 4 hours making the typography and aligning it, etc. ... just to find out there's already a downloadable file for the font online 😭

[@RobFike]

If you use the Image Trace window you can tell it to ignore white during the process and get only the solid black. Just makes it a tad bit easier.

[@angelbeing2240]

This is the most easiest tutorial of making custom font on You Tube. Great Job! Thank you so much.

[@SalvatoreCostasowegot]

Man, your tutorials are well done explained! Thank you!

[@solidkreate5007]

You just sold me on this! I did some work for 1C Game Studios. I have to make 130+ WWII RAF Badges (Squadron Emblems). Vectoring out every character for ALL of them was grueling. Now I can take my file and just make it type-able.

[@danielhincapie1807]

My god... every freaking minute was pure gold. Will definitely be looking into this thanks you and thank you Fontself

[@dmellis]

Great tutorial. I used this about two years ago and needed a refresher. This was very straightforward.

[@DEVUNK88]

been looking at Fontself for some time, Glad you took the time to show us the workflow ;D I even committed to using Illustrator vs Affinity Designer because only illustrator supports Fontself.

[@travelwell6049]

Thank you for the video, all the great info and for speaking at a speed I wish everyone would speak at.

[@supermellow9891]

Excellent tutorial, no waffle straight to the point, perfect

[@asmaafifah1262]

It’s totally worth learning new skills cause then you get excited and confident to create

[@juliettemouginot-lespinard1383]

Thank you for all your great tutorials and hard work!

[@Zenmsn]

Amazing video, so clear. And looks like a great tool, seems unbelievably easy to use

[@sherrilynnhill]

Oh I soooooo love this.. Been looking for something like this for a while now.. Thanks for sharing.

[@noname89636]

Great way to do a video for beginners. Great pace and to the point.

[@connectflair]

TNice tutorials is really well done Mike, thanks for putting the ti and energy into tNice tutorials.

[@CRinderknecht]

Thank you so much! I got Fontself to create bullets but this opens a whole new world for me!😎

[@georgegakere8283]

Useful to this day for my font project. Thanks again!

[@muntasirprovab]

Thanks man you literally saved my business idea

[@JustJadeJJ]

When I did all this and then saw the Fontself costs €39 😭😭

[@craigemery7857]

Really? When I started using font design software they cost between $500 & $2000+. I think for what this allows you to create, the ease of use & especially the semi-pro tools included...39 Euro is an absolute bargain.

[@JustJadeJJ]

@@craigemery7857 okay that's kind of a crappy answer... Some people can't afford to spend €39 at something.

[@craigemery7857]

@@JustJadeJJ apologies, just intended as a reality check. Anybody with an appreciation for the effort & cost of creating ‘useable’ software wouldn’t make the comment. Do you design & charge for your artwork/time? So if you spent 6 months on a project & the client said...”mmm, I only feel like paying you $5 for that” you’d have some understanding of what I’m getting at. I’ve been a creative for over 30 years & still get clients that do this. This not only devalues the developer’s efforts but also the efforts of those that use the software to create fonts capable of professional output/uses. There are plenty of free font design software options out there for ‘hobbiests’ or those that just want something quick & rough. Unfortunately software/computers democratising the creative process, while great in theory, often leads to a lack of appreciation for the creative process in general & in this case the art of type design & typography.

[@rehanjamseotopicalmap]

@@JustJadeJJ You are right dear!

[@pialee1475]

@@craigemery7857 hey, here's a true reality check, not all people are as fortunate as you to have the resources and means. "mmm I only feel like paying you $5 for that" is a crappy comparison. Less fortunate people don't "feel like", they have no choice due to their circumstance. Don't look down on those who are forced to use the free font design software because if these people could afford the better software, why the hell would they settle for the "quick & rough for hobbyists" (as you call it)? Should they stop creating because they can't afford the good ones yet to appease you? hell naw. What makes people lack appreciation for the art of type design is because of elitists like you who make people feel crap about not having the capacity to do things the way you do. They'll get the better software WHEN THEY CAN. For now, they DO NOT need this judgement from people like you.

[@ShaynAlmeida]

Great vid, needed this info, Thank You!

[@jamieway2866]

Wow did not know this could be done, thanks for this tutorial.

[@cam.em.bert.]

oh man i’ve been looking ti make otf fonts for a while because i’ve been making them with pngs until now. This looks like ta great tool!

[@fontself]

We had the same pain, that's why we made this font creation workflow that matches what many already do with images :)

[@meeowdy]

This was sick! Thank you !

[@elenalanglois]

Wow! Excellent tutorial. Can’t wait to try this.

[@christopherstark6773]

That funky "y" notwithstanding... I actually kind of like the funky "y", although maybe not so much in that specific application. Looks like a cool extension. I may need to try out Illustrator again.

[@ltfacio]

Amazing! I didn't finish the video before typing this comment. I can't believe how easy this is. Thank you!

[@MrsDerpina3]

This is simply amazing! thank you, it saves soooo much time!

[@Artistram3d1]

Great tutorial. I will definitely get this! I appreciate your efforts, thank you!

[@LArgrew]

Ok you sold me on font self. this looks easy

[@sinem_ozcan]

this tutorial video is just perfect. thank you!

[@jkarmakar]

Thank you and Marry Christmas sir 🎉🎉🎉

[@tacobellhusky]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you!!!

[@asplanned]

Nice plugin! Great tutorial!

[@bryanvanmaalsen2697]

Awesome tutorial! Will definitely give it a try. Thanks for sharing!👍🏾👍🏾

[@atria5942]

Great overview! I like to drag your fontself tab onto the panel column to save me clicking into extensions each time 🙏

[@PRINTINGPEAK]

very informative video ,thanks bro

[@rbdesignguy]

This is a great way to make hand lettered logos

[@cynfulification]

Thank you for the great tutorial!!! I shall definitely practice.

[@FridaDaVinci]

Cool video! I really like the tutorial. I am thinking about buying Fontself since Font Lab is so expensive. Anyhow, the light setting of your video is awesome.

[@nilricci4835]

what a fine tutorial sir!

[@zubairgraphics]

Thanks for that wonderful tutorial

[@MosaddakHelwani]

Wow Amazing tutorial, thank you!

[@SaeedAhmad-vp2dg]

Hi, I am so thankful to you I got so much understanding from your video I love you bro

[@1polyron1]

WOW! This blew my mind.

[@cookiesncream994]

Super cool and useful - thank you!

[@Coreysnightout]

this is so dope! and so easy!

[@MikePickettDesignCo]

Downloaded it, installed it....have never used it. After watching this I REALLY need to get a font made!

[@fontself]

Yes, definitely worth a look ;) If you need some extra tips or inspiration to get started, have a look at our newest posts on the blog: www.fontself.com/blog

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Great tutorial ! Have no use for it right now so .... Command/D and save for a rainy day Thanks for sharing !!!

[@fontself]

For those rainy days (or anytime you look for inspiration), check the awesome fonts made by creatives like you: www.behance.net/collection/67775078/Made-with-Fontself

[@seattlephog]

nice tutorial bro! Thanks. 👍

[@klaraluz]

Cada día se aprende algo nuevo. Muchas gracias por el tutorial.

[@TheMorian1010]

Thank U... really good explained!

[@ea.theintrovert]

Thank you for the video. It's so helpful.

[@mokmiyaw8889]

Best Author

[@vickyztimur4674]

Thanks dude! 🫶🏼

[@abhigyanbiswas]

When you were writing fonts, I saw one of the lettering was cursive. Can anyone tell me how to make a font from a cursive handwriting?

[@jacquelineschumann3861]

This is an absolutely fantastic tutorial! Finally! One question- would you suggest buying just the Ai FontSelf extention or both the Ai and Ps extentions? ($20 price difference).

[@boolcode]

Amazing Tutorial Thanks

[@calvinogood]

Cool extension!

[@mathieul4303]

I love this extension.

[@fontself]

Can't wait to hear more about the fonts you created :)

[@thamidhaque280]

Amazing Sir But can I use this trick for the client's work?

[@rehanjamseotopicalmap]

Very Informative. Thanks

[@LiaraJane]

If you have a surface pro, you can just begin by writing directly into Photoshop??

[@caro2678]

Wow a lot of useful information. Maybe consider taking a little slower and making a video about just one of the steps. This will help newbies like me to digest one thing at the time. Thanks!

[@dreeze49]

Pretty cool. Was just wondering how to do this. Thank you!

[@ravulowaqanisau3738]

Thanks for sharing much appreciated!!

[@ashishjmathew7409]

Superb Tutorial

[@AnnelaTomeo]

This is awesome! Any promo code?

[@FunDumb]

Thanks Daniel, This was much needed. Hey Guys, what Is the de facto way to make a font? What have you tried? I haven't tried Fontself or Calligraphr, but would be super interested in finding out more options.

[@fontself]

Here's a video review of 7 different solutions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5W6pHeJotOsqK8 If you use Illustrator, Fontself is really the easiest and fastest way to go since you don't have to learn a new tool, and get a pretty powerful set of features for a cool price. It will also save you a lot of copy/pasting from AI to other tools... And as a bonus, we keep shipping free updates quite often: www.fontself.com/release-notes/illustrator

[@mounir101]

tutvid is great!

[@MurrayFrost]

Always wondered how to make a font.... 😁

[@marcopolo2159]

I am from PAKISTAN your video 👍👌👍👌👍👌👍👌👍 is very helpful thanks

[@jennifersteeves5482]

Very informative video! Thanks for sharing!!! Is that font self through adobe? Or seperate? What’s the cost of It?

[@tutvid]

It's a separate company, but the guys that run it are awesome. I believe at the moment it's $59.

[@yeyelazatin3557]

wooohhh!!! i love this!

[@lizsantiago1060]

Thank you so much I love this

[@mahersabit9265]

is it possible to make a language/font and use it as a keyboard layout on phones or pcs?

[@Free5tyl3]

What about glyphs those are usually long and tall would we be able to make those?

[@fontself]

Yes you can make taller glyphs that go above the ascender or below the descender - they might just be clipped in older apps. The warning message (click on orange icon) hints at another solution, which is to move your descender guide a bit below.

[@abdulaabid20]

Thx u so much for u making this video great work

[@annieclore9443]

need tutorial on uploading extensions to CC - can't find any information

[@andreawillmore]

So you can create an open type font to be used in word or in design too? Thanks for tutorial.

[@agathiyan2493]

We can make magic in Photoshop with this plugin

[@arryabudhiman5866]

Sir ..there is no kerning for the font after input to fontself??

[@thirdofherne9232]

What about the Kerning?

[@johnnymnemonic1199]

What about it, he's just showed that you can adjust it

[@fontself]

You can edit kerning pairs very easily in Fontself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqWUgGqki9-ebdU and you can even save more time by grouping letters of similar shapes into Kerning Groups: help.fontself.com/articles/2929304-kerning-groups

[@peruiu3426]

00:00 Create custom fonts from your handwriting in Adobe Illustrator with Fontself! 01:54 Create custom fonts in Illustrator by using image tracing and converting to vector shapes. 03:37 Adjust font size, align letters to baseline, and create custom font in Adobe Illustrator using Fontself 05:17 Create custom fonts in Adobe Illustrator using Fontself. 06:49 Creating custom fonts in Adobe Illustrator with Fontself 08:36 Install custom fonts in Illustrator and adjust settings 10:23 Create custom fonts in Adobe Illustrator with Fontself. 12:06 You can customize existing fonts in Illustrator and create new ones. 13:47 Appreciation for viewers who watch until the end

[@mainagakere7305]

Thank for sharing. Fontself is definitely something I have been wanting to get but that price has been the issue. Either it is an investment on its own.

[@heyitsmarque]

can you use your custom font outside adobe apps?

[@johnnymnemonic1199]

I can create a color font, wow, cool stuff

[@fontself]

Did you see the cool fonts we had pushed during ColorFontWeek? Have a look www.fontself.com/colorfontweek/valentine-edition-2019 And you can learn more about creating your own color fonts here: www.fontself.com/blog/design-a-color-font-with-illustrator-fontself-in-one-afternoon

[@joninfiction]

How do you do this in affinity?

[@infographie]

Excellent.

[@sapphiremelon8445]

The latest version of illustrator doesn't have magic wand tool. What should I use instead

[@TheOtherOtherJoey]

You should actually choose “ignore white” in the options while tracing. In a pinch, though, you can select one white object, and on the top bar towards the right, choose “select similar objects”.

[@tisijediniodsvih6]

Hi. I would like to create my font but that font is sebian cyrillic font. And that font have 32 letters. How I can make it in illustrator?

[@arifsuseno33]

I wait for the batch and number because when i try to that step then my rest letters got funky tweak like russian font, idk whats wrong with my fontself

[@sabisabiti]

This is fantastic tnx for the tip. Does it work with other languages that don’t use Latin lettering? Like Amharic Hindi or Arabic etc

[@fontself]

So Fontself is currently optimized for Latin & Cyrillic alphabets, but some users managed to use it for other scripts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2iVdZKafbSrf6c

[@andrewspangler3462]

Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

[@theninetiezgame]

Thanks.

[@kevinsmith5360]

If I want to make very dramatic fonts with really big ascenders and descenders can I still do this in Fontself? :/ I'm a bit off put by the way the y in the font in this video is considered too long for the program

[@Faisal_Syalvi]

Dear, i edit 01 no. of URDU font through FontCreator but after completion, it show words in 2nd line as haf or 70% show, also WhatsApp status time remove !! Remaining read & write by using this font well, plz guide any solution ?????

[@demonskn]

This is sick

[@arsalanahmed7332]

its really amazing