So You Want to Create a Font
http://ilovetypography.com/2007/10/22/so-you-want-to-create-a-font-part-1/

Julien, Alec
I Love Typography
2008

Abstract:

if you’re not a brilliant designer or a master calligrapher, well, don’t worry—you can still create some beautiful fonts with a little hard work, a lot of knowledge, and a little inspiration.