Create your own fonts on the iPad

If you have mastered the art of calligraphy or simply have beautiful handwriting, you can easily create your own unique and personalized font using Calligraphr.com !

This is how I created the fonts Paperless and Paperless Curl together with a calligrapher – easy! If you want to download beautiful fonts from the internet and use them on your iPad, you can find instructions here .

1. On your iPad, open calligraphr.com in Safari
2. Create an account.

Note: With a free account, you have 75 characters available for your font. However, this doesn't allow you to use all the numbers. This can be annoying, as GoodNotes, for example, automatically switches to Helvetica whenever you type a number that doesn't exist in the custom font, and you continue typing in that font.

So, if you want to use the full range of characters on the keyboard, you'll need to purchase a paid account for one month (€8) to access all the characters. I recommend investing the €8 once so you can create multiple fonts that month.

3. Recommended settings for the...

a.) paid account:

b.) free account:

4. Then click on Download Template.

5. Under File Name, you can name the document. I recommend downloading a PDF with the fonts as the background . Once the settings are correct, simply click Download .

6. Then, if you're on your iPad, open the PDF in Safari. Then, go to Share and select GoodNotes . Then, be sure to click " Import as new document ."

Pro tip : If you're skilled at calligraphy or familiar with brushes, you can also open the template in ProCreate and edit it there. A wide selection of brushes is available, allowing you to give your font a truly unique touch!

7. Now all you have to do is copy the letters or characters. It's best to play around with the pen settings first, adjusting the pen thickness and writing style until you're satisfied with the result. Always remember, the closer the zoom, the better you'll be able to write!

8. Once you're done, all you have to do is export the PDF file and save it to your device.

9. Once you've successfully saved the file, go back to Calligraphr . Under My Fonts, you'll find the Upload Template option. Click on it.

10. Now go to "Select File" and select the file you saved earlier. Then simply go to "Upload Template > Create Font > enter a name > Create Font. " It will then appear, and you can download it as an .otf file. Save it to your files as well.

11. Now download the iFont app from the App Store . On the left, under Font Finder, you'll find the "Open Files" option. Click on it.

12. Then go to the location where the font is located and install the font.

13. Click Install > Allow > Close.

14. Open your iPad settings.

15. Click Profile loaded on the left (alternatively, General > VPN and Device Management) and follow the installation steps.

16. After successful installation, switch back to GoodNotes. Your custom font should now be visible in the text field font settings. If not, restart your device. Have fun!

Summary

Create your own fonts on the iPad

1. On your iPad, open calligraphr.com in Safari
2. Create an account.
3. If the characters of the free version are sufficient for you, then just select “ Minimal German ”.
4. Click Download Template.
5. Name the document. Select fonts as the background . Click Download .
6. Go to share and select GoodNotes .
7. Copy the letters or characters.
8. When you're done, export the PDF file and save it to your device.
9. Go back to Calligraphr . Under My Fonts, find Upload Template . Click on it.
10. Go to Choose File and select the file you saved earlier. Then go to Upload Template > Create Font > enter a name > Create Font. Download the font as an .otf file.
11. Download the iFont app from the App Store .
12. On the left under Font Finder, click Open Files… Select the font.
13. Click Install > Allow > Close.
14. Open your iPad settings.
15. Click on Profile loaded on the left (alternatively on General > VPN and device management) and follow the installation steps.
16. The font can now be used.

We've also created a font called Paperless , and you can find it here.