Getting tattoo letters done

Tattoo featuring letters, a name or text

One of the most common forms of a tattoo is having letters tattooed in the form of, say, a name, word or text. The way people get a tattoo consisting of letters can vary endlessly. After all, which name, word or text you get tattooed is highly personal. However, there are some things that are useful to take into account when you want to get a tattoo with letters.

Above all, it is good to realise that getting a tattoo consisting of letters is an art in itself. It is advisable to choose a tattoo artist who has ample experience in tattooing letters. Because it involves letters, words and text, it might be obvious to think that getting a tattoo consisting of letters is relatively easy. After all, it seems much less complicated than putting on a very elaborate and detailed image. Yet in practice, this is not so. To make your words, text or letters stand out, it is important that the tattoo artist specialises in tattooing letters. The consistency that good tattooing of letters requires is a quality in itself. Not every good tattoo artist is also an adept at tattooing with letters, words or other forms of text.

Different fonts and sizes

When you are planning to get a tattoo consisting of letters, it is of course important that you come to an agreement with the tattoo artist about what the tattoo should look like. If you do not have a clear preference, the tattoo artist will be able to show and tell you everything about the different fonts that are possible and that will match your personality and your desired tattoo. The possibilities in terms of fonts for a letter tattoo are endless, so it is always a good idea to do some research beforehand to find out which fonts or letter tattoos you like and which you do not. When you have a good idea of this, the tattoo artist will be able to help you find the perfect font for you.

Also with regard to the size of the tattoo with letters you want to get, it is advisable to consult with the tattoo artist well in advance. The size of your tattoo with letters affects the legibility, but also the durability of your tattoo. As a rule, the smaller you tattoo, the sooner the letters will blend into each other. This will make your tattoo with letters blurred and illegible. Of course, this also depends on the font you choose and the place on the body where the tattoo will be applied, but in any case, keep in mind that a small tattoo with letters will not always produce the desired result. A tattoo artist with extensive experience in lettering tattoos will inform you well about this and help you arrive at the perfect design for your lettering tattoo.

Spelling of tattoo letters

As you know, a tattoo is, in principle, permanent. When getting a tattoo with text, there is therefore another crucial consideration: the spelling and translation of the words you’d like to have tattooed. Always make sure you are absolutely certain of the correct spelling of the words you want tattooed. Particularly with less common words and names, it is vital that you clearly tell the tattoo artist the correct spelling of the word you want tattooed. Another related aspect is the translation of texts. This might involve, for example, translating a word into another language, or incorporating Chinese characters.

Fine-line lettering? Find out more about fine line tattoos. On the hand or fingers? Read about it first hand tattoos.

Frequently asked questions about tattoo lettering