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Create A Font for Free - Your Own Handwriting is Ready for Electronic Glory

yourfonts Now... this is not a typical Real Estate post. It's mostly a fun curiosity that could be of interest to bloggers and note writers everywhere.

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When I was in grade school I won a penmanship award.

It was an unlikely and, to this day, debated achievement...

... that's right; there are doubters and skeptics in my midst.

However, I have award winning handwriting ... and, until/unless someone finds and shreds the certificate, it can’t be taken away from me.

What better way, then, to celebrate my glorious handwriting than to turn it into a font?

This promise is delivered, absolutely free I must add, by the good folks at yourfonts.com.

Last night everyone in the family took a turn creating their own typeface.

Some were spectacular- others looked a bit elementary. (I’m not revealing my results… let’s just say- the merit of my past achievement is in jeopardy.)

The process is simple:

1. Print a lettering template.

2. Write within the boxes.

3. Scan it.

4. Upload it to yourfonts.

5. Install the font.

6. Witness the majesty.

BONUS! You can scan your signature as well… that way you can “sign” documents.

Check it out: http://www.yourfonts.com/

Posted by Chuck Willman, Arizona Realtor® 480.292.0600 on 02/16/2009 11:48 AM

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16 Comments on Create A Font for Free - Your Own Handwriting is Ready for Electronic Glory

FEB

Chuck...what a fun tool...thanks for sharing and I will play with it little bit later....I think this could be a pleasant personalized online touch...I am amazed how many things are available on the internet...

With smiles,

That would not be a pretty sight on my part......but great idea for those that CAN write...

MORNING CHUCK! OK! What fun! My daughter is home sick today, she finally fell asleep, I just commented on about as many blogs as I could - now I can do this! Thanks for sharing! -- Gabrielle

Good grief! I can hardly read my handwriting, myself. Why would I want it as a font?

Oh yes, my perfect penmanship will love this toy! How fun! Thanks, Chuck (and loved the wedding vids :-)

Chuck this might be a good one for me to try? I won't win any penmanship contests. Thats for sure.

Chuck, I never won ANY awards for penmanship :( But I'd like to try this, it does sound interesting and fun...thanks for passing it along.

FEB

I definitely never won any penmanship awards and have always thought typing was a great way out of that. However, I would love to be able to have my signature. Thanks for the idea.

Chuck, this is a great tool, thanks. I would just be wary of where I put my signature, not on a website or anything public.

Chuck,
That's so neat, I have to try it.

Chuck -

This is very cool! Perfect for people whose penmanship is legible, but I don't think I'm one of them

Dan

I created my personal font for the Send Out Cards program, which can only be used within that program and the procedure was the same. I'm excited about this to use in other programs. I'm not really happy with the results of my "font" from the card program and they charge for a re-do. My lower case "a" is giant and looks ridiculous. At least this, you can re-do until you are happy with it. Can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing!

FEB

Congrats on your award in grade school. I was the one who had to do their homework again and again because the teacher couldn't read my writing. Wish there were computers back then.

FEB

Great tip Chuck. I can't wait to try it out. I enjoy reading your post - your humor always comes through.

FEB

What an interesting idea! This is something that would have worked better for my Dad. He had great penmanship. Me? Not so good. :)

MAR

Chuck, this looks like a fun idea. I will have to check it out when I have some free time. I would love to have my own font. Thanks for sharing.

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