Using Pencil tool to handwrite?

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    Is it possible to use the Pencil tool in InDesign to add handwriting to a file? I have typed into InDesign a "contract" that requires signatures, numbers, and other handwritten additions. Is it possible to use the Pencil tool for this? I try it, and it's pretty hard to write legibly with it. Photoshop's Freestyle Pen is a little better, but not much. I know I could scan in some handwriting, or get a handwriting font, but it sure would be nice to "write" directly into ID. Any suggestions?
    Grotius@adobeforums.com Guest

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    Default Re: Using Pencil tool to handwrite?

    Might be passable with the use of a Wacom tablet where you hold the digitizing pen like a ...um ... pen. But many will rather scan a signature as a tif file and place it on the page instead of your idea.

    Mike Witherell in Washington DC
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    Default Re: Using Pencil tool to handwrite?

    Yes, I was able to scan the signatures etc pretty well. Um, never mind. :)
    Grotius@adobeforums.com Guest

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