Mariachi Typeface

I took the type that I created for the Mariachi logotype and have begun flushing it out into a full typeface.

Phrase is unrelated to the mariachi project. I was just listening to the new J.I.D. project while working on it and I think this line in particular applies to the tireless process of building type haha.

Side note I would like to eventually turn this into a functioning font, any typographers out there have recommendations on software for first time users?