How do you create fonts?

kaikou

Does anyone know how fonts are created? Which programs can you use? I have a language class in school and we're creating our own languages...complete with written symbols, and I thought it would be fun to design it as a font. Help appreciated!

Thanks.

wimvpetegem

For Windows you could try Softly:
http://www.lostcarpark.com/fonts/
(Click here for direct download.)

For Windows you could try FontForge:
http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/

You have to visit this fantastic link:
http://www.fontlab.com/index.php