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Best Fonts for Tattoos

Best Fonts for Tattoos
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8 out of 10 tattoo artists agree that the best fonts for tattoos are the ones that were hand-drawn and designed by the artist himself...

Artists have the freedom to do it the way he sees fit for a particular area on the body. If the client permits and gives the artist his aesthetic freedom, it’s going to be a win-win situation for the artist (for granting him the comfort to do it his style) and the client (for taking advantage of the artist’s talent). As a result, the tattoo’s going to look much better than for example, a computer-generated tattoo font. The artist can maximize the covered area with his own flow and cursives. That is why it is always important to look for the perfect tattooer who can do the job well.

Tattoo lettering flash books #lettering #flash
Tattoo lettering flash books #lettering #flash

I'm not saying that computer-generated fonts are a no-go, it’s just that talent and artistic output from a skilled artist is a much better choice. But then again, everybody’s got an opinion and we all make our own choices anyway. So let’s just have a look at some awesome hand-made tattoo fonts... Whatever choices you make, make sure that you are 100% happy with it. As the old saying goes, you gotta “Think before you Ink”

Find a tattoo artist who specializes in tattoo fonts and have a look at his/her portfolio and flash sheets (if there's any). #lettering #flash
Find a tattoo artist who specializes in tattoo fonts and have a look at his/her portfolio and flash sheets (if there's any). #lettering #flash

Browse through Tattoo lettering flash books designed by tattoo artists for tattoo font ideas. The best tattoo fonts are also typographic, which means that the words are given more statement and more graphic value by adding swirls, curves, and experimenting with shading and the overall look of the letters. The art in it is always present, which makes it visually and mentally stimulating.

This is an example of a beautiful hand-made tattoo font. #lettering
This is an example of a beautiful hand-made tattoo font. #lettering

See how the freestyle curves and shading flows along the stomach and adorns the body perfectly. You may be keen on choosing a statement that is brief, bold, and direct so that the letters are few and are given more chance to upsize and be readable from afar.

This one's a perfect example of clever placement on the fingers. Artist: Norm of Will Rise tattoo. #lettering
This one's a perfect example of clever placement on the fingers. Artist: Norm of Will Rise tattoo. #lettering
The freedom and space that was given to the artist was put to good use. It's another beautiful example of a hand-drawn font.

Old school tattoo fonts work as well and it looks great on top of the fingers. #lettering
Old school tattoo fonts work as well and it looks great on top of the fingers. #lettering
Done by Ryan Calleja, Good Hand Tattoo. #signature #lettering #gunsandroses #slash
Done by Ryan Calleja, Good Hand Tattoo. #signature #lettering #gunsandroses #slash

Signature tattoos are cool too. Signatures have its own unique curves and quirks which makes it a good hand-made tattoo. Some people usually get signatures of their loved ones tattooed on them. Our friend George got this tattoo right after Slash (Guns N' Roses) signed it across his arm!

For more great lettering tattoos, check out this post: 10 beautiful letter tattoos.

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Hi! My name’`s Minnie, writer & Tattooer at Good Hand Tattoo Philippines. We specialize in creating All-original and Custom-designed Traditional tattoos. Please show your support by following our page on Facebook :-)

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