How can I make my own custon text?
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March 7th, 2010
I want to make a new type of text (out of symbols) for in microsoft word and/or notepad/ others. How can I do this by either drawing it out in fine detail or scanning pictures of the characters? Please help!
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Here are some options
$9US
http://www.fontifier.com/
* Use your own handwriting on your computer.
* Add a personal touch to your letters and documents.
* Use your handwriting for scrapbooking or journaling.
* Keep a permanent record of your children’s handwriting.
Preview your font for free. If you’re happy with it, buy it and download it immediately for just $9 (US) by Credit Card or PayPal
Free
http://fontstruct.fontshop.com/faq/the_basics/what_is_fontstruct
The heart of FontStruct is the FontStructor, a web-application that lets anyone quickly and easily build fonts using basic geometric shapes in a grid
$9.95US
http://www.yourfonts.com/
# Your own handwriting turned into your very own font
# Create fonts with more than 200 characters
# Optionally include your signature and digitally sign your contracts
# You’ll have your very own font within 15 minutes
# Preview your font for free
Free to try, $79US to buy
http://www.high-logic.com/fontcreator.html
With more than 2.5 million downloads, FontCreator is the world’s most popular font editing software. It has an intuitive interface that allows beginners to become productive immediately and it contains the powerful drawing tools that font designers require to create and edit high-quality TrueType and OpenType fonts.
Never heard of this, @jaytkay. Fascinating! Have you done this?—and are you aware of any problems associated with supplying your handwriting and your signature in scanned form to an outfit that has your e-mail address and, presumably, your credit card number?
Good point about the security. I would skip the signature. If you are concerned about your credit card, use PayPal. Or check with your credit card issuer, many offer temporary numbers for single transactions.
No, I have not done it,, but here’s an article detailing the whole handwriting-to-font process.
@jaytkay Yourfonts seems to be free, I have gone through all the steps without making a font and it has not once asked me to pay. Can you verify this?
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