![]() ![]() I'm not sure about other users' Macs (perhaps the brightness has been set all the way to the top to make it work for them), but even with my maximum brightness, I do have to squint hard to look at these buttons to see what they are.Ģ. And I mean much more significant contrast. Yeah alright, I can see the developer is going down the path of Adobe CS6 with its darker theme for the UI, but if this is to be attempted and become the norm for this tool, make sure the graphics and text representing the buttons on the UI are clear. ![]() I won't go into a lot of details (as I see the developer is working hard to fix up bugs and all the rest), but I would really like to see the following improvements (if it is possible)::ġ. Furthermore, I really hate to criticise any software that is freeware, but I do have a few qualms about this one. Perhaps the biggest plus is the ability to create new font characters in a package that is essentially free (well, donationware to be more precise) is really a gift to the Mac community. And, to some extent, I still do like what the developer has achieved so far. I see a lot of potential in what's emerging out of this tool and the things one can do with it. So, if you want to try creating your own typography, Birdfont is a free tool with everything you need to get started.You know I really want to like BirdFont a lot. You can also import vector images created with Illustrator or any other vector design program. Then you can add vector points and hide the background image with a button. ![]() Just add the image, crop it, and scale it so it fits on the screen. One of the most interesting tools in this program allows you to insert a background image and create your font from there, meaning that you can trace other fonts, or create fonts based off of different shapes. If not, there are various tutorials on the official website that will help you understand the basic tools. The program's interface is a little clumsy at first, but you'll quickly get used to it. You could spend hours looking for a free font that fits your tastes, or, if you're willing to get your hands dirty, you could design your own.ĭesigning a font is made easy with Birdfont in fact you can do it in a matter of hours. Sometime it's tough to find an original font for a design or presentation. ![]()
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