Design and sell custom fonts for designers and brands
Difficulty: ●●●●○ | Time Investment: 20-30 hours/week
Visual Flow
[DESIGN LETTERS] → [CREATE FONT FILES] → [TEST & REFINE] → [LICENSE REVENUE]Quick Stats Box
- Startup cost: $300–$800 - Time to First Sale: 2-4 weeks - Revenue potential: $1,000–$8,000/month - Scalability: MediumWhat You Need:
- Font design software - Typography knowledge - Attention to detail - Understanding of licensingWhat You Do:
1. Study typography principles and trends 2. Sketch complete character sets 3. Digitize using font software 4. Create multiple weights and styles 5. Package with usage documentationHow You Charge:
- Personal use license: $15–$50 - Commercial license: $75–$300 - Extended/Brand license: $500–$2000Launch Checklist
- [ ] Day 1: Complete lowercase alphabet sketches - [ ] Week 1: Digitize complete basic character set - [ ] Week 2: Add special characters and test - [ ] Month 1: Launch on MyFonts and Creative Market - [ ] Month 2: Create additional weights/stylesSuccess Story
"Emma's handwritten font collection brings in $4,500/month through strategic wedding industry marketing"Pro Tip
Start with display fonts (headlines) rather than body text fonts. They're faster to create and have higher profit margins.---