Fontself

Use it when

You have drawn alphabets in Illustrator or Photoshop and need a real OpenType file for typing, client brand systems, or selling a simple display face—without learning a dedicated font editor.

What it does well

• Illustrator Maker: standard vector fonts, color vector fonts, auto spacing & kerning, alternates & ligatures, in-app chat support, free updates
• AI + Photoshop bundle: same vector toolkit plus color bitmap fonts in Photoshop (color vector remains Illustrator-only)
• One-time purchase model with free updates—no monthly seat; personal license installs on up to 2 devices you solely use (Mac and Windows allowed within that cap)
• Targets current Creative Cloud desktops (store cards: CC 2025–2026); Apple Silicon supported for AI and PS (PS not on Windows ARM)

Skip it when

• You need a free web handwriting-to-font path (Calligraphr) or a production type studio (Glyphs/FontLab)
• You want a free trial before buying—the store FAQ says there isn’t one yet (watch demos instead)
• You’re on CS6 or pre-2025 CC—the live Maker cards require recent CC versions
• You only need the iPad app story and haven’t confirmed that SKU separately—this listing centers the Illustrator/Photoshop Maker store

Fits your workflow

Draw glyphs in AI or PS → open Fontself Maker → set spacing/kerning/ligatures → export OpenType → install or deliver. Buy Illustrator-only or the bundle if you need Photoshop bitmap color fonts. Confirm education discounts separately if you’re a student or school.