Why Making a Chinese Font Feels Like Running a Marathon (Twice!)
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Curious about Traditional Chinese typography? This article covers everything you need to know—from its vast character set of up to 14,000 characters to the 2–5 years required to develop a typeface and the significant production costs involved.
https://blog.justfont.com/2025/03/beginner-guide-to-chinese-typography-en/Hopefully, it will provide valuable insights and serve as a new resource.
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