Unlike fonts themselves, which seem to multiply like rabbits, there are only a few font-editing apps. Now a new editor has debuted: Glyphs, developed by type designer Georg Seifert. This $299 app runs only on the Mac (OS X 10.6.6 and above).
Whether you want to break new ground and draw a typeface like no other, or just need to tweak a serif here and there, Glyphs has the tools. For example, you can use its layers palette to quickly compare variations on individual characters as you refine them:
There is also extensive node control as you draw:
More advanced type designers will appreciate support for multiple masters and scripting.
For details on the app’s capabilities, see the Glyphs website.
This article was last modified on December 14, 2022
This article was first published on May 26, 2011
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