awesome-glyphs
github.com/er1chu/awesome-glyphs ↗A list of plugins / python scripts, tutorials, and other resources for Glyphs, the next generation type design software.
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Tutorials
- Bézier Curves and Type Design: a TutorialType Design - Practice
- Building DiacriticsGlyphs
- Drawing Good PathsType Design - Practice
Practical guide to create smooth curves.
- Glyphs Tutorial DatabaseGlyphs
Tutorials and helpful articles from the creators of Glyphs
- KerningGlyphs
- Notes on Type DesignType Design - Practice
Website operated by Gunnlauger SE Briem that is a good introduction to the practical concerns of type design.
Plugins and Scripts
- Curve EqualizerPlugins
Quickly balance the Bézier handles of a curve or change its curvature independently.
- DeutschMark’s PluginsPlugins
A little number in the edit view which keeps track of the current glyphs’s count of nodes.
- Fix Zero HandlesPlugins
Analyzes the path structure of selected layers and will rearrange path segments that contain completely retracted handles, a.k.a. ‘zero handles,’ which typically occurs when importing from Adobe Illustrator.
- Glyphs GitPlugins
Provides git integration for Glyphs.
- Just Another Foundry's ScriptsScripts
Rounds the kerning values to full integer numbers.
- RandomCitiesA_ZPlugins
Script to generate list of random cities as test strings.
Misc
- Font Testing Page
Incredibly handy online specimen tool.
- Luc Devroye's Type Design Information Page
Massive—if not legendary—resource on typefaces and their designers.
Showing a sample of 29 resources. View the full list on GitHub →