Type Design Resources

Type Design Basics

• Type Design Essentials
• Recommended Character Set

Common Errors in Type Design

• Common Issues in Script Fonts
• Incomplete Character Sets
• Malformed “Foreign” Glyphs
• Missing OpenType Features
• Name-related Family Issues
• Improper Kerning

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Font Validator

• Font Validator Overview
• Character set fulfills minimum required character set
• Consistent Spacing
• Glyph counters have correct winding directions
• Glyph contour does not intersect itself
• PostScript name not present for both Mac and Windows