Turn Text Into Your Own Handwriting
anthonyjeswin · reddit · 2026-07-15
The author built an app that initializes with one to two pages of a user's handwriting, then generates output text in that exact personal handwriting style, rather than a generic cursive font. It also supports reverse recognition: taking photos of handwritten notes and converting them into editable text. The core workflow is complete, covering collection, generation, export/printing, and note scanning.
The only remaining decision is whether to add an AI training layer. The current approach reuses and transforms the user's actual letters, which already looks quite realistic. The next step would be training a model to generate letter combinations the user hasn't written, allowing for more natural variations. The author is seeking feedback on whether "training an AI to learn my handwriting" feels invasive, if it's worth building, and what causes users to distrust such apps.
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