This is true for every field of work, yet it should not be norm or issue for/with Graphic Design, coz first of all as Art it should convey Beauty and then after craftsmanship, keeping it real yes can make You pro but not per’se Beyond Pro, think the reality in the graphic design realm (by my criteria) is inspirative Art So first train Your creativitY [1] then improvise with what You have at hand and then after reach for the expensive toys …
btw I am just like You lost in translation around these apps, but as I can notice its comparison eg. between TheWailers [1] and TV [2] could it be done with them more tight or loosen work logically yes, so dont expect that with Glyphs or FontLab it will be easily achieved perfection, there are simply tons of fonts that will or not be sold, for what tho as I can see one need label and branding as in every business [3] … if dont care what or why You sell (and/or dont need to catch a fish) then enjoy in creating fonts as graffiti artist as is proposing the Man on the last footnote it takes time but eventually You will be recognized and the name behind the fonts paid off!