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Common Errors in Type Design

Making a font is both exciting and challenging! There are some important things to keep in mind before exporting your final product to ensure that customers have a great experience using your font. This guide outlines common errors in type design that can be easily avoided. We check for these errors before accepting fonts.

  • Common Issues in Script Fonts
  • Incomplete Character Sets
  • Malformed “Foreign” Glyphs
  • Missing OpenType Features
  • Name-related Family Issues
  • Improper Kerning
  • Bad Spacing
  • Faulty Outlines
  • Unremoved Overlaps
  • Lack of Overshoots
  • Clipping
  • Inconsistent Stroke Weights
  • Lazy Family Expansion
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