Custom Font Design – Proprietary Visual Syntax

Architect a complete Custom Font Design from the ground up. Includes full character sets, multiple weights, web-optimized binaries, and total intellectual property transfer.

Available Worldwide
Stop renting your brand's voice—engineer a proprietary visual language that you own forever.

Turnaround

Gestation: 4-8 Weeks per Weight

Quality Spec

Format: OTF, TTF, WOFF2 + Variable

Rights

License: 100% IP Ownership Transfer

DELIVERABLES
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Desktop Installables (OpenType .OTF)
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System Compatible Files (TrueType .TTF)
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Webfont Binary 1 (WOFF 2.0 - High Compression)
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Webfont Binary 2 (WOFF Legacy Support)
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Variable Font File (.TTF - Weight/Slant Axes)
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Digital Type Specimen Book (PDF Usage Guide)
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CSS Stylesheet snippet for Web Integration
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Intellectual Property Transfer Deed
SCOPE: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Included

  • Initial Art Direction & Stylistic Concepting
  • Full Latin Character Set Design (Uppercase, Lowercase)
  • Numeric Set & Standard Punctuation
  • Special Character & Symbol Design (@, #, &, etc.)
  • Standard Ligature Creation (fi, fl, etc.)
  • Advanced Kerning Pair Optimization (3,000+ pairs)
  • Manual Hinting for Low-Res Screen Legibility
  • Generation of 3 Weights (e.g., Light, Regular, Bold)
  • Cross-Browser Rendering Tests (Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
  • Support: 30-Day Rendering Bug Fix Period
  • QC: 20-Point daWorld Technical Audit (Vertical Metrics, Baseline Grid, Unicode check)

Excluded

  • Extended Cyrillic, Greek, or CJK (Asian) Character Sets (Available as Add-on)
  • Custom Emoji Design (Unless scoped separately)
  • Modification of existing protected/licensed fonts (Legally impossible)
  • Layout Design/Print Collateral (Type design only)
REQUIREMENTS TO START

To ensure a smooth start to your project, we require the following items immediately after checkout:

  • 1 The Brief: Automated intake form completion
  • 2 Target Use Cases (Heavy print, UI/App, Display/Headline)
  • 3 Brand Personality Spectrum (Humanist vs. Geometric, Serif vs. Sans)
  • 4 Desired Weight Range (Hairline to Ultra-Black)
  • 5 Existing Brand Guidelines (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why build a custom font?
Cost and Identity. You eliminate per-user/per-view licensing fees forever and own a distinct brand asset.
What languages are supported?
Standard scope covers Basic Latin 1 (English, Western Europe). Extended language support is an available upgrade.
Can I use this on my app?
Yes. We provide optimized webfonts and binaries compatible with iOS/Android development environments.
What is a Variable Font?
A single file that contains all weights (Thin to Bold) on a sliding scale, allowing for fluid animation and smaller file sizes.
Do I own the copyright?
Yes. Upon final payment, daWorld transfers full IP rights to your entity.