Create Your Own Font INSIDE Illustrator! How to Use Fontself Maker in Adobe Illustrator

Hi, this is Anne with graphic design how-to, and today I'm going to show you how to create your own font inside Adobe Illustrator using Fontself Maker. This tutorial is an excerpt from my Skillshare class. If you want to learn more, you can access the full class here for free.

Back in the day, creating your own font was expensive, with font software costing hundreds to thousands of dollars. However, Fontself Maker changed the game by providing a more affordable option at around $ 50. I've been using it to create fonts ever since and have even sold them on my Etsy shop, earning over a thousand dollars. In this article, I'll guide you through the process of creating your font using Fontself Maker in Adobe Illustrator.

Prepare Your Characters: Before getting started, you need to draw out your characters, vectorize them, clean them up in Illustrator, and arrange them in a row from A to Z, 0 to 9, and special characters. Each character should be grouped for Fontself Maker to work correctly.
Using Fontself Maker: Open Fontself Maker in Illustrator and drop your characters into the designated slots for uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters. Make sure to review and assign the correct characters for each slot.
Adjust Spacing: Fontself Maker allows you to adjust spacing and kerning with one click, but you may need to fine-tune it manually for perfection.
Save and Export: Save your font with a name, select a location for saving, and export it. Install the font on your computer and start using it in Illustrator or any other program.
Enjoy Your New Font: Once installed, select your newly created font in Illustrator and start using it for your design projects.

Keywords

Adobe Illustrator, Fontself Maker, font creation, graphic design, typography, character design, vectorization, kerning, spacing

FAQ

Is Fontself Maker compatible with other design software apart from Illustrator? Fontself Maker is specifically designed to work within Adobe Illustrator, so it may not be compatible with other design software.
Can I edit the font after creating it with Fontself Maker? Yes, you can make adjustments to the font even after creating it with Fontself Maker. Simply reopen the font file in Illustrator, make the necessary changes, and save the updated version.
Do I need to have drawing skills to create my own font? While drawing skills can be beneficial, you can also create a font using pre-existing shapes, symbols, or even text. Experimenting with different elements in Illustrator can help you craft a unique font design.