Softy (ver 1.05) is a truetype (*.ttf) and *.fon font editor.

Originally, it was written to create a Music font, but it can also be
useful for creating any other truetype or bitmap font. It can both modify
an existing font and create one from scratch - has all the basic tools
necessary for this. Among them glyph and contour copying/mapping, inserting
points to curves, changing straight lines to curves etc.

As far as I know, it is currently (June '97) the only shareware truetype editor,
and it doesn't compare badly to several high-end and high-cost commercial ones.
It won't do hinting, but also not all commercial ones support this.
One word of warning: this version may still be a bit buggy, so saving your work
frequently is recommended.

Installation:

This program doesn't need any installation whatsoever. Just copy the contents of
this zip file to any directory of your choice. The zip file should contain:

softy.exe
softy.hlp
readme.txt
          

Shareware:
Shareware description is included in the welcome screen and under
"help" - "about Softy". If you find this program useful, a fee of 15 UK pounds/
25 US dollars is suggested. This program is released as "pure" shareware,
i.e. based on goodwill/honesty - so it doesn't contain limitations. By
supporting the author you make his work worthwile and contribute to
his future developments.

Comments / suggestions / money to:

D.W. Emmett                     
180, London Road
Aston Clinton,
Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 5LE