Introducing 4lph4bet-next_v040:
A Revolutionary Stable Diffusion LoRA for Font Generation

Since the end of 2022, I’ve been exploring the exciting possibilities of font generation using Stable Diffusion. My initial experiments involved using img2img techniques with archetypal letterforms and custom LoRAs to create new variations. However, my ultimate goal was to generate entire, consistent fonts in a single process.

This goal led me to develop the 4lph4bet font generation LoRA family, with 4lph4bet-next_v040 being the latest milestone. Trained on a diverse dataset of fonts arranged in a specific grid system, this data enabled Stable Diffusion to implicitly learn both the archetypal forms of individual letters as well as the consistent style that defines a font.

To futher speed up processing, I’ve included a script in the model description that allows you to seamlessly post-process generated fonts for digitization using Calligraphr, making font creation easier and more accessible than ever. With this workflow, you can go from concept to usable font in under 15 minutes—a game-changer for designers and type enthusiasts alike.

All the samples I've generated so far have been created using the Stable Diffusion 1.5 checkpoint, upscaled 2× using Hires. fix. I'm thrilled to share this innovation with the community and can’t wait to see the amazing fonts you’ll create with 4lph4bet-next_v040.