Author's note

Artskyd Hand by Mark Dykstra is a free handwritten font with a loose, sketchbook feel and an easy art-school slant. The letters mix tall, wiry strokes with quick crossbars and slightly uneven curves, so the font feels casually drawn rather than carefully scripted.

It fits posters, zine covers, album artwork, cafe menus, packaging, and short social graphics where a free font with a lived-in hand can do more than a neutral sans. Use it for cover lines, title cards, or a big opening word when you want lettering that feels made on the spot, with just enough wobble to keep it human.

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This is a font based on my own handwriting.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2007 by Mark Dykstra. All rights reserved.
Font family
Artskyd Hand
Font subfamily
Artskyd Hand
Unique subfamily identification
MarkDykstra: Artskyd Hand: 2007
Full font name
Artskyd Hand
Name table version
Version 1.004
Postscript font name
ArtskydHand
Trademark notice
Artskyd Hand is a trademark of Mark Dykstra.
Manufacturer name
Mark Dykstra
Designer
Mark Dykstra
Description
Copyright (c) 2007 by Mark Dykstra. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2007-11-19
Revision1
Glyph count94
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classScripts
WeightLight
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular