# Reference\-Based Font Text Canonical page: https://fuser.studio/recipes/fun-font-maker Creator: @maggie Saved recipe example · version 3 Use a style reference and custom text to create a generated alphabet and styled lettering in the reference’s visual style\. Header image: https://media.fuser.studio/1b182061355911cd2173c4c002b7f2adc6b2046a867497be45907ae4c1c639aa.png ## Explore Reference\-Based Lettering The saved example connects a style reference with “Hello world” to produce a generated alphabet and a styled text image\. It demonstrates how the recipe maps reference lettering to new text\. ## Default inputs ### Style Reference Type: image [Style Reference]() ### Text Input Type: text Hello world ## Saved outputs ### Generated Alphabet Type: image [Generated Alphabet]() ### Styled Text Type: image [Styled Text]() ## Ways to Use This Recipe Apply the reference\-based lettering workflow to exploratory type, interface concepts, and presentation\-ready text studies\. ### Explore Wordmark Directions Test a brand name or short phrase against a reference image to explore lettering directions before selecting a final type treatment\. ### Create Hero Headline Concepts Use a reference style with a landing\-page headline to develop visual directions for a web or interface concept\. ### Build Custom Interface Labels Generate styled text for interface explorations when standard type treatments do not match the visual language of a reference\. ### Prepare Presentation Mockups Turn proposed words or phrases into reference\-based lettering images for design reviews and creative presentations\. ### Study Letterform Systems Use the generated alphabet to examine how the reference style carries across letters beyond the phrase entered as the text input\. ### Develop Campaign Typography Try key campaign words or short messages in a chosen reference style while comparing how different text inputs translate into lettering\. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does the Fun Font Maker recipe create? It uses a style reference image and your text input to create two image outputs: a Generated Alphabet and Styled Text\. The saved example uses “Hello world” as its text input\. ### Who is this recipe for? It is intended for people exploring type and lettering, including designers working on wordmarks, web concepts, interface visuals, or presentation studies\. The Web & Interface category makes it especially relevant when lettering needs to be considered in a digital design context\. ### What should I prepare before using it? Prepare one image that shows the lettering style you want to reference and enter the word or phrase you want rendered\. In Fuser, the Style Reference and Text Input are exposed inputs that you can change for a new run\. ### What does the generated alphabet show? The Generated Alphabet output provides an image of the reference\-based lettering system, while Styled Text applies the treatment to the text you entered\. Together, these outputs let you compare the broader letter set with your specific word or phrase\. ### Can I change the text or reference image? Yes\. You can replace the Style Reference image and edit the Text Input in Fuser because both are exposed inputs\. The saved example is only the default connection using the “Hello world” phrase; a new run uses the values you provide\. ### What kinds of lettering tasks suit this recipe? It can support early exploration for wordmarks, web headlines, interface labels, campaign phrases, and design presentations\. These are appropriate uses for testing a reference style with new text, rather than treating the saved example as a finished brand or production typeface\. ### What are the recipe’s main limitations? The recipe is centered on one image\-based style reference and one text input, with a Generated Alphabet and Styled Text as its saved outputs\. The available customization described here is changing those two inputs; no additional controls or output formats are specified\. ## Create Your Own Styled Text Bring a lettering reference and a word or phrase to Fuser to explore the generated alphabet and styled text outputs\. [Use This Recipe](https://app.fuser.studio) [Browse recipes](https://fuser.studio/recipes)