We’re happy to share that the new edition of Calligraphy For Dummies by Jim Bennett includes a full chapter about our tools Scanahand and FontCreator.
Jim is a professional calligrapher and artist who has used our software for years to turn his hand-lettered work into fonts. In the book he shows, step by step, how calligraphers can do the same.
A friendly introduction for beginners
Calligraphy For Dummies is written for people who love calligraphy, not for technical experts.
In Chapter 19, Jim explains in simple language how you can:
- Write your letters by hand
- Scan or photograph your calligraphy
- Bring those images into Scanahand and FontCreator
- Clean up the shapes and spacing
- Turn your own handwriting or calligraphy into a usable font
You don’t need to know anything about typography or software to start. The chapter is designed to guide you through the process in a clear and relaxed way.
Why this is helpful for calligraphers
If you are new to calligraphy or still building your skills, creating a font from your own writing can help you:
- Try out layouts and designs quickly on screen
- Print beautiful pieces of “your” calligraphy without rewriting everything by hand
- Experiment with different sizes and compositions before doing a final piece
- Offer clients a custom font based on your personal style
Scanahand gives you a very simple way to turn your handwriting into a font, and FontCreator lets you refine the details when you are ready.
See the tools in action and learn more
Jim also created a short demo video that shows how he uses Scanahand in his calligraphy workflow:
You can find the new edition of Calligraphy For Dummies here:
If you have ever thought “I wish I could make a font from my own calligraphy,” this chapter is a great, beginner-friendly way to get started with Scanahand and FontCreator.
