Announced by Adam Twardoch, the new version brings an LLM-based assistant called Aidus, a Stem tool for weight and width, neural auto-spacing and kerning, and a built-in MCP server. Upgrades from FontLab 8 start at $49; a lifetime licence is listed at $499.
The built-in MCP server is the real news. Letting AI agents drive the editor will divide type designers far more than auto-kerning ever did.