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Glyphs' smart and simple approach helps you draw new typefaces, modify existing fonts, and sculpt your letterforms hassle-free.
What's New
Version 1.3.7: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Glyphs User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:3,695 |
| Version Downloads:315 |
| Type:Multimedia & Design : Fonts |
| License:Demo |
| Date:18 Apr 2012 |
| Platform:Intel |
| Price: $299.99 |
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Glyphs' smart and simple approach helps you draw new typefaces, modify existing fonts, and sculpt your letterforms hassle-free.
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I have a version that runs on PPC and 32 bit. I send it to you on request.
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Creative typography requires a huge amount of detail and precision. $300 is too much for a hobbyist, of course (in which case try the Mini version, at a sixth of the price). Professionals will be able to write the full cost off as expenditure on the first job.
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Thanks for your mention of the Glyphs mini version. I didn’t know that but it might fulfill my font editing needs. I formerly used TypeTool which was updated to Lion compatibility lately but the Interface of Glyphs seems much better to me.
Glyphs mini is available on the (Mac) App Store for about $46 or € 36.
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It is priced for €35,99 (Dutch price). Has anybody tried it?
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Teksestro reviewed on 11 Nov 2011
The feature-set is already wonderful, and considering that this is still in version 1, the future of the app looks promising. It will certainly have an impact among font designers.
However, the market of font foundries and people who make money out of designing type is very, very small. IMHO, either you have to make a VERY high-end tool, and charge thousands, or - if you are going to market for the masses, like this tool is supposed to be - then you have to make it affordable.
As several others have already mentioned: a $300 price tag is not affordable for the masses.
I also have to agree with a previous comment, that if English is not the developer's first language, then they should hire the services of an expert translator. At $300/pop they should be able to afford it.
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Yavari reviewed on 09 Sep 2011
However, as others have mentioned, the price is a sticking point: $300? In 2011? Yes, FontLab and Fontographer are more expensive, but times have changed, and software pricing reflects that. This price would have been considered "cheap" in 1991, but in 2011, it's a bit steep. No, he probably shouldn't charge $2.99, but $100 might be a better price.
Another issue is some of the text in the interface and in the help -- it's obvious that the copy is written by non-native speakers of English, and I think that it would do the devs well to get a good copywriter on board at some point to clean up the UI language for the English localisations.
Will I buy it? Probably not at this price, but I do respect what the developer is trying to do with Glyphs.
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MaximilianGoetzfried reviewed on 26 Jul 2011
Giving 4/5 stars nevertheless, because its a great app.
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Glyphs, itself, for those who bought it has a perfect 5-star rating in the Mac App Store.
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estebas rated on 22 Mar 2012
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Stef_Vandenabele rated on 13 Oct 2011