TenaciousTees

I hope that someone can help me with these questions. Thanks in advance
1)Has anyone used Fontographer??
2)How much does the software go for??
3)What version is best??
4) How is the ease of use??
5) As far as copyright, if you create a font can you use it on a commercial level???
6) Is there another software option out there that can compete with the ease of use and price??

Thank you

 

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Uglysign

Quote: Originally Posted by TenaciousTees I hope that someone can help me with these questions. Thanks in advance 1)Has anyone used Fontographer?? 2)How much does the software go for?? 3)What version is best?? 4) How is the ease of use?? 5) As far as copyright, if you create a font can you use it on a commercial level??? 6) Is there another software option out there that can compete with the ease of use and price?? Thank you

I have Fontographer 4.1.5, it's rather old yet powerful. For Mac OSX, in March 06 they releases a decade long wait of an upgrade 4.7.3. Basically, Fontlab is the mother of all font creator/editors. There are some lesser known programs
on the market but im not familar with them. Fontographer runs retail around $300+ but im sure on ebay it can be had cheaper.
Fontographer is kinda easier to use than Fontlab, both have their complexities.
There will be a good learning curve of the program. Maybe grab Fontlab's user manual off the site for a glance of whats involved.

Fontlab 5.0 Studio Demo & Manuals page

On the otherhand runs about $650 off their site. Its a potent tool.

I cannot verify use of other font editor/creators because I have Fontographer
and use a co-workers Fontlab 4.6. Both work very well for my needs.

If you plan on creating fonts be prepared about kerning and pairs, it can be a long and tedious process to get your job done the way you might want it. it isnt easy as intended but it is pretty cool. I dont see why you couldn't use your new font on a commercial level as long as you dont rework an obvious
Adobe font and call it your own.

Hopefully there will be others to contribute to my short note.

 

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TenaciousTees

Thank you very much for the info. I appreciated.

Quote: Originally Posted by Uglysign I have Fontographer 4.1.5, it's rather old yet powerful. For Mac OSX, in March 06 they releases a decade long wait of an upgrade 4.7.3. Basically, Fontlab is the mother of all font creator/editors. There are some lesser known programs on the market but im not familar with them. Fontographer runs retail around $300+ but im sure on ebay it can be had cheaper. Fontographer is kinda easier to use than Fontlab, both have their complexities. There will be a good learning curve of the program. Maybe grab Fontlab's user manual off the site for a glance of whats involved. Fontlab 5.0 Studio Demo & Manuals page On the otherhand runs about $650 off their site. Its a potent tool. I cannot verify use of other font editor/creators because I have Fontographer and use a co-workers Fontlab 4.6. Both work very well for my needs. If you plan on creating fonts be prepared about kerning and pairs, it can be a long and tedious process to get your job done the way you might want it. it isnt easy as intended but it is pretty cool. I dont see why you couldn't use your new font on a commercial level as long as you dont rework an obvious Adobe font and call it your own. Hopefully there will be others to contribute to my short note.

 

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