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HandFonty vs Grid for Artists

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HandFonty compared with Grid for Artists
DetailHandFonty logo HandFontyGrid for Artists logo Grid for Artists
What it doesTransform your handwriting and calligraphy into fully functional vector fonts Free grid drawing tool to copy reference photos onto paper or canvas
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: create one handwriting font forever with no card required. Pro Font: $5.99 per font once to unlock full character set and commercial licence. Font packs: Pro Font ×3 for $14.99 ($5.00 per font), Pro Font ×5 for $19.99 ($4.00 per font). Studio: $8.99 per month for unlimited Pro font unlocks, or Not given
Key features
  • Draw letters with mouse, finger or stylus with pressure and palm rejection support
  • Adjustable pen, marker and fountain-nib brushes for different lettering styles
  • Tune spacing before and after each character plus global letter spacing
  • Real vector OTF and TTF export files
  • Save up to three versions of each letter with automatic randomization
  • Create custom ligatures and built-in ligatures
  • Smoothing to clean up shaky strokes without a tablet
  • Cloud sync and version history on Studio plan
  • Cross-device progress saving and syncing
  • Preview fonts with custom text and see missing characters
  • Customizable grid with rows and columns
  • Cell labeling with A1 style labels
  • Step-by-step cell drawing mode with progress saved
  • Black and white and value study filters
  • Multiple export formats: PNG, JPG, PDF
  • Diagonal guide lines in cells
  • Canvas size matching for paper dimensions
  • Works on tablets and phones
  • Rule of thirds and golden ratio overlays
  • Full-size tiled PDF for murals
What makes it different
  • Complete ownership of fonts you create with no borrowed outlines or templates
  • Works with mouse, trackpad or stylus thanks to adjustable smoothing
  • Free forever option for personal use with no credit card required
  • Commercial licence included with Pro fonts and Studio
  • Download draft fonts before completing all 52 letters
  • Runs entirely in browser with no server uploads
  • Free with no account, watermark or paywalled features
  • Step-by-step mode keeps your place while drawing
  • Progress saved in browser between sessions
  • Works offline after page loads
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