If you're tempting the idea of becoming a typesetter, I've a suggestion for you. Read this little article from Jeremy Mickel about the process in creating his first font: The First Ones the Hardest
And if you're still interested and want more: On snot and fonts
Myself, I don't believe I'll pursue a typography career even though I have a love for the algorithmic maths and culture (sorta). Designing is a wondrous, creative, heady gift if you can get it right. But I believe I don't possess the innate qualities for a life sustaining career. I just fiddle with design. And I'll continue to fiddle with it to my grave. I guess it's the awe I feel w