How to Create a Font in Inkscape

In this video, we’re going to learn how we can create SVG fonts in Inkscape by using the SVG Font Editor. For converting your SVG font to an installable format, I recommend the free and open source font editor, FontForge: . ► Check out the Inkscape courses (and more!) here: (or on Skillshare: Inkscape is a free and open-source alternative to Adobe Illustrator, and you can download it here: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:09 Load typography canvas template 00:35 Discuss font attributes 01:22 Draw letter with Calligraphy Tool 01:35 Open SVG Font Editor 01:50 Create new font 02:00 Discuss global settings 03:00 Add glyph to font 04:00 Add drawing to glyph 04:05 Test with preview text 04:26 Create another letter 05:10 Set drawing for missing glyphs 05:35 Change kerning 06:13 Discuss how to change SVG font to useable font 06:38 Outro
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