Turn your script lettering into fonts

Whether you’re a hand-lettering artist, calligrapher, or (type)designer, this course will help you translate your signature style into a professional font.

✓ Create connected script fonts

✓ Help along the way

✓ From paper to digital

✓ With easy OpenType coding

$249

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We’ve created 7 What’s New videos that are added to our existing courses. These videos introduce you to the new features and changes in Glyphs 4, so you can start using the new version right away.

A course built for lettering lovers

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You can draw beautiful letters. You can create a lovely piece of hand lettering or calligraphy.

But how do you turn those letters into a font that actually works when you type? That is where things get interesting.

A script font needs more than a collection of connected letters. It needs the right connections, alternate forms, spacing and OpenType features to make the lettering flow naturally.

In the Script Fonts Course, I'll show you how to take your hand lettering or calligraphy and turn it into a functional, connected script font in Glyphs.

From your first sketches to the code that makes the letters connect, you'll learn how to build a script font that behaves the way you intended.

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Your lettering is ready to become a font.

You've spent time developing your lettering style. Maybe it's casual and handwritten. Maybe it's elegant and calligraphic.

Now you want to use it beyond a single piece of artwork.

The problem is that typing a script font isn't quite the same as drawing the alphabet. A letter at the beginning of a word may need a different shape from the same letter in the middle. A final letter needs to know when to stop connecting. Some letters need several variations to avoid looking repetitive.

And somehow, all of this needs to work when someone types.

I'll show you how to make that happen.

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There’s more than meets the eye  

Script fonts are about movement and flow but the magic happens when you type with it. We’ll cover things like:

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A letter in the middle of a word might look different when it’s placed next to the same letter, or the last letter might not have the connecting stroke to the next one.

This is all done in coding and different variations of the letter, and I’m going to teach you how to do that with a couple of lines of Python code in your own font file.

Don’t worry if coding isn’t your thing or you think it’s complicated. I’ll guide you through it in a way that’s practical, easy to understand, and focused only on what you need to know to make your font work the way it should.

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Help along the way

Are you feeling stuck with a particular technique or module? If so, feel free to ask me anything about the modules, directly within the context of your learning experience. I’m here to help.

What’s
inside

Designing a script font can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’ve broken the process into clear, manageable modules. Each lesson focuses on one key step at a time, so you can build your skills with confidence and make real progress without getting lost in the details. Whether you have 5 minutes or a full afternoon, you can jump in, learn something valuable, and keep moving forward.

  • Welcome to the Script Fonts Course! In this quick introduction, you'll get an overview of what you'll learn, how the course is structured, and what you can expect to create by the end.

  • This module covers the essential technical foundation of type design: units per em (UPM), baseline, x-height, ascenders, descenders, and how metrics define the structure of your script font.

  • Before we dive into designing, we’ll go over the key principles of script font construction—understanding different type of connections that give script fonts their character.

  • Learn to create a hand-lettered script font from the word ’lettering’. While we don’t cover all the letters, it walks you through drawing, refining, and vectorizing a casual script style based on hand lettering.

  • Explore the elegance of calligraphic scripts. You'll discover how to build a refined, connected script using calligraphic principles with smooth stroke transitions.

  • Your font needs to speak more than one language. This module shows how to design accents and diacritics that match your script style while maintaining readability and balance.

  • Make your font smart and dynamic! Here you’ll learn to implement powerful OpenType features like contextual alternates, ligatures, and stylistic sets to give users flexible and expressive options.

  • Time to bring your font to life. Learn how to test your characters in context, troubleshoot issues, and properly export your font files for use in design software.

  • A quick wrap-up to celebrate your progress, reflect on what you’ve learned, and offer some final encouragement as you continue your script font process.

  • This ongoing space is for you! If you hit any roadblocks or want feedback, feel free to ask your questions—I'm here to help and guide you further.

By the end of the course you’ll:

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Be able to craft smooth, balanced script letterforms that feel expressive and refined

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Master overlapping and docking connections to create effortless, flowing letterforms

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Use OpenType features like contextual alternates to bring personality and polish to your fonts

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Write the font code that ties it all together, so your script behaves exactly how you envision

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Follow a clear, supportive process that guides you from hand lettering to a finished font

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Get help when you need it, so you’re never stuck or overwhelmed in your process

You’ll be able to create high-quality script fonts that look great, no matter what you type

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Instant Access

Instant access to all modules so you can practice at your own pace

Easy to Follow

Short, to-the-point, modules you can watch at any time

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“Viktor’s script course is a game changer. It not only equipped me with the skills to design handwritten and calligraphy fonts, but also gave me practical knowledge of OpenType features, making my fonts versatile and unique.”

Stacy Terry (Blanc Salváge Studio)
Script Fonts Course

What students say about the courses

  • Black and white portrait of a man with dark, curly hair, looking to the left, wearing a dark shirt.

    "I would highly recommend this course if you're serious about type, it will make you love it even more!"

    Adam Vicarel

  • "I have learned so much from Viktor and from just this one course my whole workflow changed."

    SilverStag Type Foundry

  • Close-up of a woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and red lipstick, smiling at the camera.

    "If you’re a typography enthusiast but are overwhelmed by the software these courses are where you should start!"

    Julia Zaytseva

  • Close-up photo of a young man with short dark hair, a slight beard, and a friendly smile, wearing a dark shirt.

    "Besides the very detailed structured course Viktor gives invaluable feedback. This is the perfect combination."

    Michael Leonhartsberger

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with long wavy hair, looking seriously at the camera, sitting near a curtain.

    "I'm so grateful to have taken this course, because without Viktor I wouldn't be where I am today."

    Stacy ‘Blanc Salváge’

  • A woman with short, wavy black hair smiling at the camera, wearing a black top, against a white background.

    "The Font Making Course is full of useful knowledge and tips to learn and yet it is explained simple and easy to follow. So I was able to learn it step by step without being overwhelmed."

    Saori

Do you need prior experience with Glyphs?

Yes. To take this course I assume you have some experience using Glyphs, the font creation software. It’s not for absolute beginners—but don’t worry if you’re not quite there yet.

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I’ve created a Glyphs Basics mini-course just for you

✓ 75 minutes of focused

✓ Beginner-friendly instruction

✓ Covers the essentials of Glyphs

✓ Get up to speed quickly

Learn more

  • Calligraphers who want to turn their penwork into type

  • Lettering artists looking to bring their work to life digitally

  • Designers who want to expand their creative toolkit  

  • Anyone curious about how connected fonts work  

Who is this course for?

What you’ll need

Mac and a Mouse – You’ll need a Mac computer along with a mouse for optimal navigation and workflow.

  • Internet Connection – A stable internet connection is required to stream course videos and access online resources.

  • Glyphs 4 Software – This course uses Glyphs 3, but we’ve added 7 new videos for Glyphs 4 so you can start right away.

You can watch the videos on your PC or laptop, or through the special Teachable app for a more flexible learning experience.

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“Clear, structured, insightful and above all, a lot of fun”

Valerie Maas (Gardens of Type)
Script Fonts Course

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Hi, my name is Viktor

I’ve taught more than 2,500 creatives how to build fonts from scratch and I know how overwhelming it can feel at the beginning. That’s why this course is clear, and focused on just what you need to get started with Script Fonts Course. No fluff. No steep learning curve. Just small wins and simple tools to get you moving. And if you have a question during the course, just ask, I’m here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Once you’re enrolled, you have the flexibility to start at your own pace, whether that’s next week, a few months down the road or even next year. 

    I want the courses to fit into YOUR schedule, not the other way around.

  • You’ll get full access to all videos, plus all the guidebooks. No need to wait for new content to appear, you can dive right in!

  • Yes! With the online course you can learn at your own pace, in your own time, anywhere in the world. Stuck with a technique? Simply scroll back in time and start over.

  • Yes. To take this course I assume you have some experience using Glyphs, the font creation software. It’s not for absolute beginners—but don’t worry if you’re not quite there yet.

    I’ve created a Glyphs Basics mini-course just for you.

  • This course is focused on Western European Latin languages. That includes English, your basic upper- and lowercase, and everything beyond like punctuations and diacritics. We do not draw Arabic, Cyrillic, or Devanagari characters.

  • You can order your course on this page. You will receive an email with links and instructions for accessing the course material.

  • Let’s be honest, ‘life long access’ is not something you can really claim. You’ll have access to the course material for a minimum of 5 years, or as long as it is relevant to Glyphs software.

  • I understand the confusion, glyphs with a lowercase are what you design in a font file. Glyphs with an uppercase is the software, also referred to as Glyphs App, or Glyphs 3.

  • The price is shown without VAT because some customers (e.g., businesses) can reclaim VAT, and VAT rates vary by country. The total price, including VAT, will be shown at checkout based on your location. Please fill in your Business Vat ID upon checkout.

Any additional questions? Feel free to email us at info@typedesignclass.com

Turn your lettering into fonts

You already know how to draw letters.

Now learn how to make them work together as a typeface.

Learn how to build connections, create alternate letterforms, use OpenType features and turn your hand lettering or calligraphy into a script font you can actually type with.

✓ Create connected script fonts

✓ Help along the way

✓ From paper to digital

✓ With easy OpenType coding

$249

JOIN THE WAITLIST →