Crazy fun fonts
Today after 한국어 수업 (Korean class), I went into work, then I had a few drinks with a coworker. With the night ahead of me (I got home around 7pm), I watched Blades of Glory. After that, I made some more fonts. Sweet life right? Check them out after the jump.
Yes, I know it’s boring, but hell, if I’m going to be bored, I’m going to make you bored too.
Sorry.
Font test #2. Notice insanity in font #3.
I like to think of #1 as a first attempt, #2 as a serious second attempt, and #3 as my attempt to make things look crazy.
I then realized the limitations of the system, in that the system only lets you the basic Latin alphabet with accented characters, plus typical other keyboard characters (at-sign, etc.). What if I wanted to make a custom set for when I do Korean homework? What if I wanted to add more characters? What about wingdings and stuff like that?
I had a feeling that it would be somewhat difficult, but I was hopeful.
So I downloaded FontForge. Hint for the weak of heart – the author of the software warns you that
Font design can be a Trap, but I find it a rather pleasant one. Caveat utor.
And now I understand why!
My attempts to create a simple lowercase 'z'.
So…many…buttons. The abbreviated FAQ is roughly 12 pages in small font. It’s ridiculous, which is why I see the point of the YourFonts site.
Maybe in my boredom I’ll start designing….but let’s be realistic now. I’m bored, but not THAT bored.
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Shouldn’t I be studying for the LSAT?! Gah!