Choosing Tattoo Lettering Tips + Ideas

The tattoo theme.

You may not realize it, but the font and lettering style will make a significant impact on what the tattoo ends up looking like. Whether you are going for large letters that are bold or you want something elegant and cursive.

So, it’s vital that you take your vision of the final tattoo and choose lettering that is going to pair with your piece flawlessly.

Easy to read.

Nothing would be more annoying than having this incredible work of art with fantastic lettering, but no one can read it. Don’t choose something that you can make out the words or you will be spending your days hearing people ask, “cool tattoo, what does it say?”

Who has time for that???  Instead, choose something that will be simple to read.

Size does matter.

You’ll want to choose a tattoo script that fits the area you are getting the tattoo. It should be legible and a decent size so you can make out all the lettering easily.

Some fonts are going to be very difficult to tattoo when they are small, so keep that in mind when you choose. Visit with your tattoo artist to decide what is best for your ideas. Take a look at these terrific ideas to give you some inspiration. Look over the images to get a better feel for what they look like as a tattoo.

Lettering Ideas

1. Simple and Clear

2. Thin Script

3. Whimsical Script

4. Block Outline

5. Mixed Fonts

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