FontCreator: The Studio I Fell in Love With

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:black_nib: FontCreator: The Studio I Fell in Love With

FontCreator is not just a font creation tool — it is a true companion in the journey of every letter lover and every designer who is passionate about the beauty and rhythm of Arabic script.

From the very first project I worked on, I was captivated by the program’s elegant graphical interface, smooth tool organization, and intuitive workflow. It didn’t take long before FontCreator became my preferred creative space — a kind of artistic laboratory where I could explore, test, and express my ideas in the finest of details.

As someone deeply invested in the Arabic language and script, I often feel a sense of comfort and confidence working within FontCreator. However, my journey also brings with it a sincere hope for continuous improvement.

:bullseye: A Feature Request from the Heart

While exporting fonts to layout applications such as Adobe InDesign or Illustrator, I occasionally face difficulties with text rendering, especially when dealing with Arabic — issues related to alignment, shaping, or proper letter connections. I understand that FontCreator is not directly responsible for how other applications handle fonts. Still, I dream of a future where FontCreator itself can become a comprehensive space to test and simulate real usage scenarios.

Imagine if we could, from within FontCreator:

Write full paragraphs of text (Arabic and Latin),

See how the font behaves with justification, spacing, and diacritics,

Simulate behavior in external programs without having to export repeatedly,

Visually inspect the rhythm of text flow, ligatures, and contextual alternates,

Even apply basic text formatting and layout styles to test the design in real-world contexts.

I envision FontCreator becoming a fully-fledged creative studio for the letter arts — not only a font editor, but also a text simulation engine that bridges the gap between font design and layout testing.

:folded_hands: A Word of Appreciation

We, as users, have immense respect and admiration for the dedicated developers behind FontCreator. Your efforts have created a tool that empowers our creativity, supports our cultural expression, and brings precision to our passion. We are truly grateful for the constant improvements and your openness to suggestions. With every update, you bring the program one step closer to perfection.

Thank you — and may this message be taken as a humble contribution from someone who loves this craft deeply and believes in the future of digital type design.

With sincere respect,
Hamid El Kharbouchi

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Thank you for the wonderfully thoughtful feedback and the warm words about FontCreator.

Unfortunately full layout simulation with justification and styling is currently not feasible.

As you know we already offer a few ways to test shaping inside the editor:

  • Preview Window (F5) – lets you see text while editing the glyphs.
  • OpenType Designer ➜ Proofing – useful for checking ligatures, contextual alternates, and mark positioning.
  • Font Test (Desktop Font) – quickly installs the font temporarily so you can try it in any app without a full export-install cycle.
  • Font Test (Web Font) – quickly try the font in your web browser.

Thanks again for helping us shape FontCreator’s future!

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Dear Mr. Erwin,

Thank you deeply for your kind response and for the genuine care you extend to the users of FontCreator.
I hold in high regard the tremendous efforts you invest in developing this remarkable tool — a space that has become, for me and many others, a true sanctuary for creative expression.

I sincerely hope that the Arabic language, with all its intricacy and profound beauty, continues to be part of your vision for the future of FontCreator. May your work always pave the way for those of us who strive to bring life and innovation to this timeless script.

With heartfelt appreciation and respect,
Hamid El Kharbouchi