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edwundram posted on Fri, Mar 19 2010 16:36

Hello All,  I remember that in Corel 5 or 6 you could create fonts..   I never used it.. but now I need to create some fonts, is there an option in the new X5? or do you guys suggest a program?

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Stockholm, SWEDEN (Europe) Illustrator & Artist
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Foster have some good insights on this, but here is one as well.
http://theboutons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=428

Stefan Lindblad Artist & illustrator Website: www.stefanlindblad.com Blog: stefanlindblad-english.blogpsot.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dont forget pen & paper, they are the key to great digital art.

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I do have a commercial tutorial that shows you how to do it. The tutorial does not use CorelDRAW X5, but the technique shown is exactly the same in X5.
 
 
 
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Hi,

in the past (and to be fair to you I've not done this for ages) I've created the characters in Draw and then created the fontset itself in TypeTool. It's not the most comprehensive of font creation software, but if the job you have in mind isn't too demanding TypeTool is really easy to use and understand. Inexpensive as well. I really must start playing with it again - it means risking repetitive-strain injury with Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V all the time though :o)

Best,

Paul

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Foster have some good insights on this, but here is one as well.
http://theboutons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=428

Stefan Lindblad Artist & illustrator Website: www.stefanlindblad.com Blog: stefanlindblad-english.blogpsot.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dont forget pen & paper, they are the key to great digital art.

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I do have a commercial tutorial that shows you how to do it. The tutorial does not use CorelDRAW X5, but the technique shown is exactly the same in X5.
 
 
 
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Hi,

in the past (and to be fair to you I've not done this for ages) I've created the characters in Draw and then created the fontset itself in TypeTool. It's not the most comprehensive of font creation software, but if the job you have in mind isn't too demanding TypeTool is really easy to use and understand. Inexpensive as well. I really must start playing with it again - it means risking repetitive-strain injury with Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V all the time though :o)

Best,

Paul

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Florence, Italy
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Stefan Lindblad:
Foster have some good insights on this, but here is one as well.
http://theboutons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=428

Thank you Stefan, I appreciate it.. seems like its a little more complicated than I thought.. I'll start learning now..

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FosterCoburn:
I do have a commercial tutorial that shows you how to do it

Thank you Foster

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Paul Johnson:

Hi,

in the past (and to be fair to you I've not done this for ages) I've created the characters in Draw and then created the fontset itself in TypeTool. It's not the most comprehensive of font creation software, but if the job you have in mind isn't too demanding TypeTool is really easy to use and understand. Inexpensive as well. I really must start playing with it again - it means risking repetitive-strain injury with Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V all the time though :o)

Thank you Paul, sounds like fun.

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edwundram:

Stefan Lindblad:
Foster have some good insights on this, but here is one as well.
http://theboutons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=428

Thank you Stefan, I appreciate it.. seems like its a little more complicated than I thought.. I'll start learning now..

You are welcomed

edwundram:
seems like its a little more complicated than I thought.

Its a profession, font making ;-)
I have made a font myself using CorelDRAW, a full swedish alphabet. It takes time. But if you are not making a whole alphabet then maybe you can use a font that already excist and make adjustments to it?

Stefan Lindblad Artist & illustrator Website: www.stefanlindblad.com Blog: stefanlindblad-english.blogpsot.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dont forget pen & paper, they are the key to great digital art.

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Florence, Italy
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Stefan Lindblad:
Its a profession, font making ;-)
I have made a font myself using CorelDRAW, a full swedish alphabet. It takes time. But if you are not making a whole alphabet then maybe you can use a font that already excist and make adjustments to it?

My Father and Mother they both have beautiful handwriting, and Id like to create a font using their characters.. I'll send you the fonts once theyre done so you can check it out..

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edwundram:

Stefan Lindblad:
Its a profession, font making ;-)
I have made a font myself using CorelDRAW, a full swedish alphabet. It takes time. But if you are not making a whole alphabet then maybe you can use a font that already excist and make adjustments to it?

My Father and Mother they both have beautiful handwriting, and Id like to create a font using their characters.. I'll send you the fonts once theyre done so you can check it out..

Thats very nice of you. Looking forward to look at it. You have my email address on my website contact page http://canvas.nu/kontakt-form.htm

Stefan Lindblad Artist & illustrator Website: www.stefanlindblad.com Blog: stefanlindblad-english.blogpsot.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dont forget pen & paper, they are the key to great digital art.

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Los Angeles
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Hi E,

you might have some fun here:

http://www.yourfonts.com/

Found it the other day, not tried it so no idea of the quality but it might be interesting.

Best,

Paul

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To be precise:

http://theboutons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21:creating-your-own-font-with-coreldraw-x4&catid=14:font-creation&Itemid=428

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