Why Making a Chinese Font Feels Like Running a Marathon (Twice!)
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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