Calligraphr
7.6#3 in font design softwareFrom £8 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
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Type Light
6.7#8 in font design softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Calligraphr | Type Light |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | Official documentation includes three tutorials covering first fonts, randomized fonts and ligatures, plus a FAQ. | The product includes a PDF manual with guidance on curve tools and common font-editing mistakes. |
| Headquarters | Massein, Switzerland | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Integrations | Fonts can be installed on Windows or Mac and used in external programs such as MS Word or Adobe Illustrator; Google Docs does not support uploading custom fonts. | The official page mentions opening exported fonts in Windows applications but lists no service integrations. |
| Praise: ease of use | G2 reviewers repeatedly describe Calligraphr as easy for creating personalized handwriting fonts and useful for quickly producing downloadable files. | PCWorld praised the uncluttered interface and curve-manipulation tools. |
| Purpose | Calligraphr transforms handwriting or calligraphy into a font. | Type Light is a freeware TrueType font editor for creating and modifying TTF fonts, including custom symbol and barcode fonts. |
Calligraphr plans
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8 a month
Type Light plans
- Type LightFree
Pick Calligraphr if…
Calligraphr suits people who want to create a font from their own handwriting or calligraphy. It also fits users who need downloadable fonts for Windows or Mac programs such as MS Word or Adobe Illustrator.
Pick Type Light if…
Type Light suits people who need occasional TrueType edits, such as creating symbol fonts or adjusting font metrics. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.