Fontlab is great though the actual font generation controls are a bit more 'pro-oriented' than I need
(though I'm sure 15 minutes alone with the manual would help me to get my head round which settings I should be adjusting and which ones I don't need to touch.)
It's a good, modern piece of kit to use, whether you're importing outlines made elsewhere or doing it all diretcly in FL.
I think FL has a downloadable demo, so you've nothing to lose by giving it a try out.