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Q: What type face looks the most like actual handwriting?
A: I have trouble writing by hand, and I've found that the "Bradley Hand ITC" font makes an excellent substitute for handwriting. It's also easy to read, and not too casual/not too formal. (Do NOT go out and pay $20 for this font! It's available free all over the web, and is probably already installed on your computer.)

Q: Should I practice before handwriting my journal entry?
A: Definitely! A quick practice run will help you determine whether your journaling will fit in the space you've allowed, as well as help you edit any errors (like spelling or grammar problems).


Q: Where's a good source of affordable typefaces for digital scrapbookers?
A: The internet is full of free fonts. Dafont.com has a multitude, but a google search for "free fonts" will yield a lot of links. There are also some fun fonts available for reasonable costs on websites like Twopeasinabucket.com. 1001 Free Fonts is an excellent source of free fonts for PCs & Macs. You can search by type (handwriting, horror), or alphabetically, or just browse through what's there. And they really are FREE - no adware or spyware included!


Q: I often journal in Turkish. Many of the fonts (for example the "Bradley Hand ITC"
font) will not accept the Turkish letters. Are there any handwriting fonts out there for free that will take the letters ğ ş ı ü ö ç İ . I am not sure how to go about even searching for this.
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