Well I'm of the camp when starting out to get your hands dirty whatever the means, I suggest is getting a free typeface editor and start by modifying an already

Well I'm of the camp when starting out to get your hands dirty whatever the means, I suggest is getting a free typeface editor and start by modifying an already made free/open source font (A good exercise is: take one you think is in some way horrible and can be done better, then see what it takes to fix it). As you experience you will learn, research, and connect to find solutions/show progress. Secondly here is an interview with a notable type designer - Ray Larabie, https://www.myfonts.com/newsletters/cc/200905.html https://www.myfonts.com/newsletters/cc/200905.html Which might be an inspirational. Hope that helps.