Macromedia Fontographer , The preferred way to create and edit fonts
Easily expand existing fonts to include fractions, symbols, foreign characters, and logos in Type 1, Type 3, and TrueType fonts, or create an entire typeface from scratch. Fonts created with Fontographer can be used in any program with a font menu on Windows and Macintosh platforms.
Features :

Ease of use

Fontographer has all the tools to make type manipulation easy for both beginners and professionals. It's easy to add fractions, special symbols, foreign characters, even logos to all your favorite fonts. Print key maps of all your fonts and keep customizations at your fingertips.

Real-time rendering

Fontographer's fast rendering lets you design, edit, and manipulate fonts in a variety of editing windows. View your work in the Metrics window to see how your characters will look when printed.

Typographical precision

Fontographer lets you specify, view, and print characters. Includes snap-to-guides and snap-to-points. Print samples of characters, keyboard layouts, and kerning pairs for future reference.

Compatible file formats-Windows version
Fontographer lets you edit PostScript-language Type 1 and TrueType fonts. Drag & drop or import EPS files and bitmap files. Import and export kerning pairs. Export EPS files for use in your favorite drawing programs.
Compatible file formats-Macintosh version
Fontographer lets you edit PostScript-language Type 1, Type 3, TrueType and even Adobe Multiple Master fonts. You can import EPS files from programs like FreeHand and Illustrator, as well as bitmaps, kerning pairs, and TrueType fonts.
An integral part of your software library
Fontographer generates PostScript-language Type 1 fonts, Type 3, TrueType, and Multiple Master fonts. Fontographer generates fonts for use on the Macintosh and Windows platforms. You can also export EPS and PICT files for use in your favorite drawing programs.