Making typeface functional

I decided to make my typeface usable for body text. I used the website www.calligraphr.com. I got the impression this site is primarily intended for hand drawn calligraphy as it advised me to print the set sheet and then scan it back in with my design. I'm sure there is a more appropriate digital service available but Calligraphr was quick, easy and free. I lined up my alphabet to the corresponding boxes and uploaded the face. I then explored the sizing functions onsite a bit but didn't play with the letter or word spacing as it was hard to gage exactly what adjustments to make. Once downloaded the typeface typed fairly well for a first go. However the letter spacing was way off on certain letters, fragmenting some words and reducing legibility.

I was very happy with the continuation through the lines as that vanishing point gave the illusion of a negative space line. Of course because I haven't yet produced an uppercase alphabet the capitals are still in regular helvetica.

I reduced the kerning between the letters and changed any capitals to oblique helvetica in an attempt to give greater continuity. Its clear the spacing between certain letters e.g. d and y and i and p is way off. I think this is there is no auto kerning done my Calligraphr so I would have to do it all manually myself. 

In the end for my rational I've decided just highlight certain key words in the red from the sideling road signs using the typeface sparingly. This allows for me to not have to worry about capitals and only have to worry about kerning for a few key words. It also highlights the face further with the juxtaposition between the regular vertical Helvetica and the dynamic oblique Sideling.