There are several ways in which you can download free fonts ^[1], however wouldn’t it be nicer if you could create fonts from your own handwriting?

Well if you are itching to get a font which represents your own handwriting, you are going to love a free service called YourFonts, which  allows users to create fonts from their own handwriting.

Related: Free Font Viewers for Windows ^[2]

Creating a font with your own handwriting is simple with YourFonts, and you can do it with these simple steps.

1. Download a PDF document or image provided by YourFonts.
2. Print the document or image.
3. Draw the requisite characters as shown in the document with a dark marker.
4. Scan the filled up form.
5. Upload the document back to YourFonts.
6. Download a brand new font, which  represents your Handwriting.

YourFonts has several interesting features which include:

• Your own handwriting turned into your very own font for free
• Optionally include your signature.
• You’ll have your very own font within 15 minutes.
• Make as many fonts as you like.
• Use your fonts on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
• Personalize your digital scrapbook pages.
• Make your own "family handwriting history".
• Use your fonts in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and every program that you own.

Definitely worth trying out for sure.

YourFonts ^[3] [via Lifehacker ^[4]]