Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! Get 10% off Fontself here: www.fontself.com/store?source=abrackerdesign
@vernonzehr
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought Fontself (thanks for the discount! Woohooo) Just like you, I don't want to become a font designer, yet... but as a graphic designer I often create illustrations where I create my own "one off" fonts for headlines, titles etc. I have always looked for a way to make more use of them, turn them into "real fonts". Often they are just limited character sets. I have looked at a bunch of font apps. The "good ones" are hideously expensive. Then there are free ones. Font Forge seems to be the best free tool with almost as many features as the expensive tools but DANG it is NOT EASY to use and has a STEEP learning curve. I use it so infrequently I have to relearn it each time. Plus it is a true nightmare importing vectors into it. You mentioned using Fontself with another tool. The power of using Fontself with Font Forge is perfection. Once the font is created easily in Fontself, any missing power features can be done in Font Forge. Perfect combo.
@vernonzehr
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! 30 minutes I've already created 3 custom fonts! This thing ROCKS!
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you’re having a good experience with Fontself. I love it! I’ll have to check out Font Forge and see what it’s all about. 😀
@vernonzehr
2 жыл бұрын
@@GDHT it's got more bells and whistles like many of the the high end programs. Because it's open source the interface is... uh... well it's not easy to use because it has a wonky interface. It is not as user friendly. However, for me, fontself handles the really REALLY difficult part, turning vectors into a useable font. Fontforge, and other programs, have many more options for hinting, alternate glyphs, different font type etc., the list of features is daunting. Most of it is over my head but I know I can use it if I need it.
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is really helpful info.
@Favoxhille
3 жыл бұрын
Clear and honest review, happy to use your discount code!
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@UDPride
3 жыл бұрын
Thinking about buying this extension to recreate a proportional dot matrix font in a 1980s document I need to duplicate. Since it's just circles I'm thinking it should be real straightforward directly in AI: just create the full matrix field then subtract dots to create each character and symbol. Lining up should be easy as I only need capital letters. Group each matrix of dots, drag and drop to Font Self, and that should do it? Cant imagine much tweaking needed.
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that would work well!
@xxxiii2335
3 жыл бұрын
thx for the coupon code :) I used your link to purchase :)
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much!!
@kasialovska1206
Жыл бұрын
Hi, do you now is it possible to add more alternates out of Fontself template?
@GDHT
Жыл бұрын
Yes! You can make any character into something typable. I don't know the limit of characters per font, though - you could reach out to Fontself and ask them.
@TECsta76
3 жыл бұрын
Been putting together a Font "Jig" quite like the crafting term of a jig its a template that once completed will streamline the font making process..
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds great! You might want to sell that, if it's a downloadable thing that others could use! :)
@TECsta76
3 жыл бұрын
I had moral issues with selling things at this stage of my career, on the basis that they haven't done what I believe they can do for me yet, coins the term keeping it under my hat?.. 🤷♂️🧰🎉🎊
@RonLewis-f4y
Жыл бұрын
I am drawing a comic strip and I want to use my hand drawn letters as a font. My problem is that I'm working strictly in Photoshop (not Illustrator) and wish to scan in my hand drawn letters. Will this method work with Fontself? Is there anybody out there that could create this font to use in Photoshop?
@GDHT
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you could use Fontself for this! I have a Fontself tutorial for Photoshop here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pGxprmmmgIGFaI4
@hanya1521
Жыл бұрын
Where do you sell your fonts
@GDHT
Жыл бұрын
Etsy, SoFontsy, and FontBundles
@Emm_R_Guitar
3 жыл бұрын
Useful, does this have a way to allocate for Glyphs too?
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does - you can use the 'Batch' feature to assign a letter to any character.
@procare7036
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Anne. This is a great video. I wonder what is your Etsy shop name.
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I usually don't share that - sorry!
@lauchimc7471
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks for the video tutorial. I didn’t see the coupon code . Can you write it here ? Thanks 🙏🏻
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
Sure - here you go: Get 10% off Fontself: www.fontself.com/store?source=abrackerdesign
@iamtheone23
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I am planning on getting fontself but I am wondering if it's possible to make a Greek font?
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can make any type of font - you'll need to use "Batch" if you have abnormal characters.
@iamtheone23
2 жыл бұрын
@@GDHT That's wonderful news! It will be time saving and I can launch many ideas I am having in mind. Thank you very much, have a good day😁
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
@@iamtheone23 you’re welcome!
@JimSonArtStudio
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Anne. Just bought fontself and I’m going to try it out. How do I delete or minimize fonts installed on my Mac? In illustrator I noticed I have a lot installed in my type drop down menu.
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason you want to do that? I also have a ton, but they don't get in the way for me. But if you do find them overwhelming, you can disable/remove them in Fontbook. You can highlight the font name, then right click and choose Remove or Disable.
@JimSonArtStudio
3 жыл бұрын
@@GDHT I thought having many fonts open would bog my Mac down. If it doesn’t, then I’d probably leave it alone. Thx Anne
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure they would eventually, but I've never run into that issue...My Mac is a 2014, and I add new fonts all the time, but if you have thousands, it could be a problem!
@JimSonArtStudio
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Anne, My Mac mini is 2014... lol. Same boat I guess. I’m an artist also and I remember the good ol days of suitcase font manager. I’m not too familiar with fontbook but I guess I’ll try organizing it soon. Have you thought about upgrading to the M1 iMac?
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
No, not as long as this 2014 keeps working well! :D
@santoriniiiiiii2265
2 жыл бұрын
are they offering a trial? the discount code for student isn't working :(
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
They don't offer a free trial right now, and I think my code doesn't work for the student discount, because it's already 50% off. I'll reach out to them and ask about it.
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
I got a response! They are saying it should work with the student version, but you might have to open the link in a new incognito window (Shift CTRL N or Shift CMD N).
@santoriniiiiiii2265
2 жыл бұрын
@@GDHT thank uu!!!
@GDHT
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!
@thatomasilo4982
3 жыл бұрын
Hi can I make upper and lower case in Fonself including italics? Please advice ASAP. Thank you
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can!
@thatomasilo4982
3 жыл бұрын
@@GDHT mind helping me out I am stuck, What i am seeing that I can only create two separate fonts lower and upper case.
@thatomasilo4982
3 жыл бұрын
@@GDHT Are you able to help me maybe we connect using Any Desk? I am stuck with a deadline looming
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
You can create a whole alphabet from italics (upper and lower) and call it 'Italics' or what you want. That's normally how all fonts work - the italics font is actually a separate font inside the family.
@thatomasilo4982
3 жыл бұрын
Please email me if you can I have a deadline and I am failing to navigate the plugin. I really need your help are you available to connect and maybe we could work via AnyDesk remotely, please help.
@brennendrapeau1958
3 жыл бұрын
is fontself canceling anyone else's order when you buy it?
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
I've never had that happen - but you can reach out to them on Twitter (just search for Fontself), they're pretty responsive. I wonder if it's a problem with your payment method or something.
@abhishekyadav-nh8ep
3 жыл бұрын
Hi thank you so much for uploading, it is informative, I had a small query would really appreciate if you could help so Can we also add character like : ЂЕЁЄЖЗЅИІЇЙеёєжзѕи these also in fontself ?
@GDHT
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can! You would just need to create it in Illustrator, then assign a keyboard key to it.
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