diff --git a/butils.py b/butils.py
index 943ab63..3a5f5d9 100644
--- a/butils.py
+++ b/butils.py
@@ -659,6 +659,10 @@ def set_text_on_curve(text_properties):
 def add_metrics_obj_from_bound_box(glyph, bound_box=None):
     mesh = bpy.data.meshes.new(f"{glyph.name}_metrics")  # add the new mesh
     obj = bpy.data.objects.new(mesh.name, mesh)
+    obj["font_name"] = glyph["font_name"]
+    obj["face_name"] = glyph["face_name"]
+    obj["glyph"] = glyph["glyph"]
+    obj["type"] = "metrics"
     col = glyph.users_collection[0]
     col.objects.link(obj)
     # bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = obj