Tool
TypeTool
Lightweight entry-level font editor (FontLab lineage) for learning type design cheaply
About
Still recommended when people ask for a beginner font editor under pro prices
Features
- affordable starter font editing
- Pricing
- Paid
- Pricing detail
- Entry FontLab editor; legacy product
- Platforms
- Desktop
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