def create_font(fontname='Tahoma', fontsize=10):
	"""
	Create a font object to be used in matplotlib figures.

	Parameters
	----------
	fontname : string

		The desired font, i.e., Times New Roman, Verdana, etc.

	fontsize : integer

		The fontsize used for display on the figure.

	Returns
	-------
	mpl_font : dictionary

		A font dictionary used by matplotlib figures.

	"""

	return { 'fontname': fontname, 'fontsize': fontsize }