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: https://fontforge.org.

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Inkscape is a free and open-source alternative to Adobe Illustrator, and you can download it here:
https://inkscape.org/release/

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