FontLab lets you draw characters, adjust spacing and kerning, program OpenType features, create variable fonts and generate the final files.
Publisher and date
Publisher: FontLab, a company founded in the early 1990s.
Date: The first versions date back to the 1990s. FontLab Studio 5 was long the industry standard, before a complete overhaul from 2017.
Type of tool: Type design and font production software.
Strengths
A very comprehensive tool, available on both Mac and Windows, which sets it apart from most of its competitors. The publisher also offers other tools, such as TransType for converting font formats.
Who it is for
Professional type designers, foundries and graphic designers who want to create their own fonts.
Pricing model
Paid software, sold as a licence.