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Post by ScrappyJac on Nov 6, 2014 16:03:36 GMT
I absolutely love the handwriting used on these packages. Is there a font out there that would give a similar look? I have searched through Pinterest and font sites with no luck.  |
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Post by stefdesign on Nov 6, 2014 16:38:57 GMT
I'm a bit of a naysayer when it comes to handwriting/script fonts. I personally believe that you're probably not going to get a really close look like this with a font, because of the connecting letters. When someone writes calligraphic script, each letter connects differently, depending on which letters are next to each other. It's really hard to get standard script/ calligraphy fonts to connect properly and naturally. There are going to be awkward transitions between the letters, and at the beginning and ending of words. You certainly can tweak fonts by simplifying (rasterinzing), then moving individual letters up or down, or editing the strokes to look better. Don't get me wrong, I do like handwriting fonts sometimes, and there are some cute ones out there. I don't have anything specific to recommend... you might try dafont.com and check the script or handwriting fonts for something you like. You'll probably have more success on a paid site like MyFonts, which has very attractive fonts. But they are fairly expensive. I will do a quick check there and see if I see anything similar.
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Post by stefdesign on Nov 6, 2014 16:42:17 GMT
Here's a link to the script fonts at MyFonts |
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Post by ScrappyJac on Nov 6, 2014 17:11:01 GMT
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Nov 6, 2014 19:59:11 GMT
If you want to spend a little money and be willing to figure out how to use it Samantha or Gioviale from Laura Worthington are DREAMY!
They are open type fonts with alternate characters. She has her fonts mapped though - so you can access those characters using Character Map in windows, (there is also a technique for Mac's). The easiest way to use them is if you have Illustrator or Corel Draw, but those are kind of expensive programs. So the work around with Character Map is good and free.
You can get Samantha or Gioviale at Mighty Deals. Each under $20 - which is a steal.
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 7, 2014 3:41:37 GMT
I just got Milkshake for free online. It was on Facebook (a silhouette club person shared it). I love it. It is thick. www.fairgoods.com/products/milkshakeIt isn't exactly the same-but cute. |
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Post by ScrappyJac on Nov 7, 2014 16:49:47 GMT
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Post by momtomy2 on Nov 7, 2014 18:12:53 GMT
I am going to purchase the Samantha upright Pro this afternoon. Thanks for the link to the free Milkshake font. It looks thicker than Samantha and may actually be easier to cut/week than it is.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Nov 7, 2014 19:23:30 GMT
If you don't have OTF friendly software like Illustrator or Corel Draw - check out Kay Hall's videos on how to use the Laura Worthington fonts - they are great! Her blog is Clever SomeDay
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Post by ScrappyJac on Nov 7, 2014 20:19:39 GMT
If you don't have OTF friendly software like Illustrator or Corel Draw - check out Kay Hall's videos on how to use the Laura Worthington fonts - they are great! Her blog is Clever SomeDay Thanks! For anyone else who might need the link: Kay Hall video |
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Post by cmpeter on Nov 7, 2014 22:41:35 GMT
I checked some of my fonts (using Wordmark.it) and the closest I have would be:
rr Rhaposdy-Basic Bold
LW Sunshine
Eight Fifteen
Angelia
Black Jack
Halo Handletter
Janda Stylish Script
I have Milkshake, but it seems more formal. I recently found Candlescript, and it's cool like Milkshake and Samantha...free but not with all the bells and whistles.
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