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Stencil Maker vs HandFonty

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Stencil Maker compared with HandFonty
DetailStencil Maker logo Stencil MakerHandFonty logo HandFonty
What it doesTurn any photo into a clean, cut-ready stencil in seconds Transform your handwriting and calligraphy into fully functional vector fonts
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PricingFree plan with full editing and up to 3 layers per download. Pro: $10/month, $90/year, or $99 lifetime. Lifetime includes all Pro features with no subscription renewal. Free: 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
Key features
  • Multi-layer stencil separation into tonal or colour layers
  • Smart bridging tools to connect loose pieces
  • Touch-up layers to separate fine details
  • Pattern fills with hatch, crosshatch or dot options
  • Text layers with font selection and bridge tools
  • Full editor in mobile browser without app installation
  • Wall-sized stencil printing with registration marks
  • SVG, DXF and Cricut export for cutting machines
  • Island detection and loose piece identification
  • Keyboard shortcuts for undo, redo, save and tool switching
  • 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
What makes it different
  • No watermark on any downloads
  • Edit and download first stencil without signup or card
  • Supports up to 24 layers in a single project
  • Works for Cricut, laser cutting, screen printing and tattoo stencils
  • Keep It Perfect feature moves loose pieces to a separate layer
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 −1 (down) since last check6 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)350

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