So my wife and I have been playing around with the features and functions of FCP, and it's pretty much a given that we will get it now. TypeTool has some nicer features, but the auto-trace feature of FCP is a great feature for our purposes.
If we only intend to make and distribute free fonts, do we need the professional edition or is the home edition sufficient?
Which version of FCP should I register?
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Bhikkhu Pesala
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If you intend to make a lot of fonts or large fonts, then go for the Professional Edition. It has a lot of features that automate the otherwise rather repetive task of Font Creation, such as glyph transformations, merging of contours, autokerning, etc. See my review page and the Comparison Chart
Version 5.5 will soon be upgraded to version 5.6, which has signficant improvements for both Home and Professional Users. The upgrade is free, whichever version you decide on. See the Announcements Thread You can, of course, pay for the upgrade from the Home to the Professional edition if your interest in Font Creating takes off. There is a lot more to it than meets the eye.
Version 5.5 will soon be upgraded to version 5.6, which has signficant improvements for both Home and Professional Users. The upgrade is free, whichever version you decide on. See the Announcements Thread You can, of course, pay for the upgrade from the Home to the Professional edition if your interest in Font Creating takes off. There is a lot more to it than meets the eye.