Notes for making better fonts

Practical source-image guidance, transparent product workflows, and technical notes from MakeFont. Every article keeps the difference between an automatic proposal and a reviewed font decision visible.

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How to Prepare an Image for a Font Generator

A practical source-image checklist for cleaner character regions, more predictable tracing, and an easier first font review.

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