I’ve always had a job at a tattoo shop as a body piercer (on the side).
letters and word tattoos
letter tattoos can be wide and varied. there are so many different fonts and written languages you can choose from. Depending on different variables, you may want to choose one font or another, but it’s up to you what you choose.
Word tattoos can be a symbol of you as a person, say the names of your children, share loving and inspiring phrases, or almost anything you can imagine.
good tattoo fonts
you can find the following sources:
- gothic
- swirl
- block
- italics
- graffiti
- light colors: In terms of fading, look at light colors. in the long run, they tend to fade unless you keep touching up the tattoo over time.
- small fonts: Small words and phrases (in terms of font size) can also create a long-term problem. the larger the tattoo, the more space and ability to create a clearly written piece. Now, that doesn’t mean you have to have a tattoo that covers your entire arm.
- translation errors: Also, in terms of other languages, make sure words, phrases, or hyphens are checked by a fluent speaker of the language. you would hate to have to walk around with something silly, derogatory or stupid on your body forever.
- dolls
- arms
- back (upper and lower)
- side
- calf
- feet
- nape
- clavicle
- ankle
- knuckles
You can check the fonts in Microsoft Word or on various websites to determine which font style you like best. Sometimes your tattoo artist will be able to recommend her favorites or what she thinks will look best for the tattoo.
You’ll also find common lettering tattoos in multiple languages other than simple English, such as Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, or Latin.
problems with this tattoo style
With any tattoo, you may experience issues in workmanship or design. With lettering tattoos, you need to be careful with the font, making it legible, clear and sharp.
And, since all tattoos fade over time and ink tends to migrate under the skin, you’ll want to make sure the lettering and lines are evenly spaced to keep up with future fading and ink migration.
things to keep in mind
lettering as a complement to the tattoo
These tattoos are often used as a complement to an existing or future tattoo. in this case, make sure you have the words, font, size, language, and everything else 100% decided before tattooing it on or around another tattoo.
You’ll want to make sure the lettering fits the tattoo. bold, dark lettering works well with tribal tattoos, but not necessarily with a flower and butterfly, while a thin, swirly word will seem a better match for the flower and butterfly than with the tribal tattoo. /p>
Mistakes can be costly to fix, so to prevent them, plan ahead.
proper location
Common placement ideas for these tattoos include:
comments
mohit on April 13, 2012:
nice
cheyenne alexis on June 25, 2010:
I’d love to see this name in a bold, something really fancy that could go on the back of the neck.
rylan james on March 1, 2009:
I’d like to see what this name would look like in a couple of different very cursive scripts. thanks
louise gary on January 6, 2009:
Can you write me these names in Arabic, please?
