How to Make Typefaces
Typefaces are a unique set or group of one or more fonts that include numbers, alphabet and punctuation. Fonts are the way certain typefaces are written on a computer. Arial is a typeface, Arial 11 point bold is a font, for example. There are literally thousands of typefaces and fonts available on the Internet. Making your own typefaces can be a long process, but in the end, you will have a set as unique as you are. Using a program such as Font Creator can help you with this process in a step-by-step manner.
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Draw a letter or the whole alphabet plus numbers 0-9 on a sheet of paper, either with a marker, pencil or pen. A marker typically works best.
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Scan your image into the computer via a scanner machine, and save as a black and white .bmp file into a folder on your computer. The resolution should be high quality at 300 or 600 dpi.
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Open Font Creator (See Resources) and click "File" to select "New" from the drop-down list. Type a name for your font in the box labeled "Font family name." Leave all the defaults checked, making sure not to change any settings. Press "OK" when done.
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Double-click on the cell with the capital letter in it to open the Glyph edit window. Click "Tools" and select "Import Image." On the "Image" tab, select the "Super" check circle, unless you want rounded corners, then select "Smooth."
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Click on the "Glyphs" tab and click the "Image" check circle under "Bounding." Under the "X Position," set the drop-down box ratio to 500. Under the "Y Position" set it to -750. Select 6 in the "Size Multiplier" box if the scanning dpi was 600, if it was 300, select 12. Click the "default" check box, and then the "Cancel" button.
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Open Microsoft Paint (don't close Font Creator during this process) and open your font image by clicking "Open" in the file menu. Select your character and click "Ctrl" and "C" to copy to clipboard. Paste your image by clicking "Ctrl" and "V" into the "Glyph Edit" window in Font Creator. The outline of the letter should be in red and reach the baseline.
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Close the "Glyph Edit" window and select "Save As" under "File." Save as the font name you created into a folder on your computer. It's best to make a "My Fonts" folder for easier access. Repeat this process for each letter or symbol you have written.
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Click "Font" in the main program and select "Install." The install wizard will guide you through this process. Your font will be available to all programs in your computer.
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