By Cristóbal Henestrosa, Laura Meseguer, and José Scaglione

How are typefaces made? Where does the process begin, and how do sketches become fully functional digital fonts?

This hands-on guide takes you step-by-step through the entire type design process.

Written by type designers Cristóbal Henestrosa, Laura Meseguer, and José Scaglione, How to Create Typefaces offers a clear introduction to the principles and practice of contemporary type design. Moving from conceptual development and hand sketching through digitization, spacing, OpenType features, and font production, the book presents the complete workflow of designing a typeface from the ground up.

Rather than prescribing a single method, the authors draw on their distinct professional experiences to explain the creative, technical, and historical considerations behind successful type design.

Richly illustrated with diagrams, examples, and practical guidance, the book balances theory with hands-on instruction, making complex topics approachable without sacrificing depth.

Equally suited to students, practicing graphic designers, and aspiring type designers, How to Create Typefaces has become a widely respected contemporary guide to the craft of designing type. Originally published in Spanish in 2012, this English edition makes its practical insights accessible to a broader international audience.

Published by 0. itemzero, 2026
Second, revised edition

Softcover, 160 pages, 2-color offset with over 120 images, 6.5 × 9 inches

ISBN: 978-9-89-537867-8