Type: Web Article Original Link: https://chameth.com/making-a-font-of-my-handwriting/ Publication Date: 2025-09-06
Summary #
WHAT - This article discusses an experiment to create a custom font based on the author’s handwriting, using open-source tools like Inkscape and FontForge.
WHY - It is not relevant to AI business but it was fun to see how one can create a font from someone’s real handwriting.
WHO - The author is a developer who shared their personal experience. The tools mentioned are Inkscape and FontForge, both open-source tools for font creation. However, after seeing the open-source tools, the author chose a proprietary solution appreciated for its transparency.
WHERE - It fits into the broader context of customizing digital tools and creating personalized fonts, a segment of the AI market that focuses on personalization and UX.
Use Cases #
- Communication Campaigns: Possibility to create fonts, print, and send handwritten letters
Resources #
Original Links #
- Making a font of my handwriting · Chameth.com - Original link
Article recommended and selected by the Human Technology eXcellence team, processed through artificial intelligence (in this case with LLM HTX-EU-Mistral3.1Small) and then reviewed and corrected on 2025-09-06 10:20 Original source: https://chameth.com/making-a-font-of-my-handwriting/
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