If you create a typeface, you'll have the designs you've made available to you in any program that supports text. That means that you can add your logo, signature, or any special design that you like to word processing documents, graphics for web pages, etc. Type files are very small, (typically less than 100K in file size) so they're a nice way to distribute your designs as well. If you have a standard logo or other artwork for your business, creating a simple dingbat (symbol) typeface with all of your commonly used line art can be a nice way to standardize your company's artwork.

Think of it: you can create a font based on your kid's scribbles, your sister's calligraphy, or the leaves you picked up on a hike with a friend. Your physician's handwriting might make a wonderful grunge typeface. Those doodles you do while on the phone might finally have a place in modern art.

Looking for inspiration? Check out our books on type.

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