Shape builder tool doesn't work with a mesh.

[parvizbayram]

I have created handwriting with a stroke and then expanded its appearance. Now I want to cut out the angular head of the 'h', but the shape builder tool doesn't work with it. When I try to do it, the rectangle is removed, but the head of the 'h' remains. Please help me.

[parvizbayram]

I meant "d", not "h".

[Monika Gause]

You cannot use this on a mesh.

If masking is OK, then use either a clipping mask or an opacity mask.

[parvizbayram]

Thank you, Monika. Could you please check this and my reply from this Reddit link? https://www.reddit.com/r/AdobeIllustrator/comments/1cyr0lr/comment/l5b9wic/?utm_source=share&utm_med...

Do you have an idea for a solution? Thank you!

[Monika Gause]

the proposed solution of first finalizing the stroke and then expanding makes a lot of sense.