Glyphs lets you draw characters, manage spacing and kerning, create variable fonts and complete families, and export the final files.
Publisher and date
Publisher: Glyphs, Germany, founded by Georg Seifert.
Date: 2011. Glyphs 3 was released in 2020.
Type of tool: Type design and font production software, for Mac.
Strengths
A clear, modern interface, smart components that automate part of the work, advanced variable font support and the ability to add Python scripts.
Who it is for
It is now one of the most widely used applications among type designers, from students to major foundries. A lighter version, Glyphs Mini, is aimed at beginners.
Pricing model
Paid software, sold as a licence, available on Mac only.