"Unveiling the Beauty of Arabic Font Programming: A Newcomer's Request for Insights and Collaboration"

Dear Mr. Erwin Denissen,

I would like to begin by expressing my sincere respect and admiration for your outstanding efforts as the lead programmer of FontCreator, one of the most powerful tools in the world of font design. Your contributions to the field have greatly impacted the development of the font industry, and I believe everyone in the community recognizes and appreciates your remarkable work.

Personally, I am a beginner in the field of Arabic font programming, and I am working hard to acquire the necessary skills to advance in this beautiful domain. I have found FontCreator to be an excellent tool that aids me in my learning journey, and I am eager to expand my knowledge by connecting with professionals like yourself and others who share the same interest.

Although I am still in the early stages, I am committed to learning through discussions with experienced programmers and calligraphers, and I would love to benefit from your invaluable expertise. I understand that the forum hosts many talented individuals, but I have noticed that connecting with them can sometimes be challenging, which is why I am reaching out to you directly.

I firmly believe that collaboration and communication with experts in this field will significantly help in the development of my skills and enrich my experience. Therefore, I hope to benefit from your vast knowledge and insight, and I look forward to expanding my horizons in Arabic font programming.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your continuous efforts in improving FontCreator, and I hope to connect with you directly through my email ([email protected]) or via WhatsApp (212 672759295).

Finally, I would like to mention that I am a visual artist and calligrapher from Morocco, and while I am a beginner in font programming, I am deeply passionate about learning and contributing to the creativity and modernization of Arabic typography.

With utmost respect and appreciation,
Hamid El Kharbouchi
From Morocco

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Thank you for the kind words, Hamid—I’m glad FontCreator is helping you on your journey.

Arabic type brings unique technical and aesthetic challenges (contextual shaping, mark positioning, spacing, and so on). My role is mainly on the technical side, so you’ll get the best design feedback by posting questions in our forum, where experienced Arabic-script designers are active.

To jump-start your learning, try this step-by-step tutorial:

The forum is still the fastest way to receive detailed answers, but if you ever have a licensing or account question, just send me a private message and I’ll be happy to help.

Thanks again for choosing FontCreator—I’m looking forward to seeing your first Arabic fonts take shape!

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