Generate Your Original Font

In this quick tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Weight Conversion setting to effortlessly create a heavier, bold version of your own handwriting font.

• Open Scanahand and print the empty template of the Basic Character Set.
• Go to Completed Template view (F6) and fill out your personal handwriting template and scan or import it into Scanahand.

• Go to Font view (F7) and click the Generate... button.
• In the Font Setup dialog, enter your font name (e.g., “My Font”), ensure the checkbox “Show advanced settings” is ticked, and select Regular from the Style dropdown box, and select Normal from the Weight dropdown box, and click OK to generate the font.

• After the font generation is completed, you will see a preview of your Regular font. Save and install the font, so you can use it in other software.

Regenerate Your Font with a Heavier Weight

• With your font still open, we once more click the Generate... button.
• In the Font Setup dialog, select Bold from the Style dropdown box, and select Bold from the Weight dropdown box. Ensure the font family name remains the same (“My Font”) so that your bold version integrates seamlessly.

• Click OK to regenerate your font.
• After the font generation is completed, you will end up with the Bold variant of your font. Save and install the font, and use it in your favorite applications. Enjoy the richer, bolder appearance of your personalized font!

• Enjoy Your New Bold Handwriting Font

  That's it! With Scanahand, creating bold, expressive fonts based on your handwriting is quick and easy.