Word Tattoo Lettering Ideas

Getting words inked on is a GREAT idea for ink. They can be straight forward and to the point, or they can be mysterious and symbolic. Here are 3 common word tattoos to consider getting inked:

1. NAMES.

This word tattoo refers to someone who you want to represent by name. It could be a loved one, someone whom you admire or are a fan of; a pet, girlfriend, husband or wife and much more. It could be more general as well such as the common "mother" tattoo.

Examples of name tattoos: "mother", "ozzy", "jesus", "Frank", "Marge".

2. SAYINGS.

This word tattoo is very popular. It involves taking a saying of some sort (an inspirational quote, a humorous line, or just a one or two words representing something) and getting it inked on as a tattoo. These tattoo sayings can be very powerful as they convey a direct message.

Examples of tattoo sayings: "born to lose", "strength", "live free or die", "believe in yourself".

3. LETTERING.

These tattoos focus on lettering and usually are large with just one or two letters which represent something, like a place or someone's initials, or the initials representing something. Though they can be longer as well. Lettering ink focuses on a rather elaborate type of font. Each letter stands alone as a solid work of tattoo art. Whereas some of the other tattoos mentioned will often be accompanied by separate designs, lettering ink can hold it's own without any other design needed.

Tattoo Lettering

Tattoo Lettering

Buffy the vampire slayer are just a few of the countless tattoo lettering styles. Every known font can be used as a style for tattoo. Every tattoo artist will have a set of styles which may not be the same for the other. Tattoo artists who only specialize in hand-lettering are the traditional tattoo artists and are trained only in a handful of styles.

Tattoo Lettering

Tattoo as an art form has been flourishing just like any other of its kind. By creating new styles, every artist contributes to the growth of his own expertise and skill, thereby building on the various styles that have already existed. Moreover, the tattoo industry recognizes certain basic styles for tattooing. In case a tattoo design fuses picture art with lettering, it will look best if the lettering style equals or complements the tattoo style.

Tattoo Lettering

Avoid settling for a tattoo lettering style that is popular because there may be a risk of the other person having it already. Fashion and body art are similar in the sense that the various styles come and go but unlike the former, the tattoo is etched on the skin forever. Always choose a lettering style that gives meaning and raises the quality of your text.

Tattoo Lettering

Many online tattoo galleries along with their designs, have a listing of fonts to choose from. You can also do an online search for tattoo lettering fonts to find several websites that have them available for free to download. There is such a wide variety of tattoo lettering available today that no matter what kind of style you have in mind.

Tattoo Lettering

Different Tattoo Lettering

Over the centuries people have used pictures to display their intentions for all to see; however, as with every new era, a new phenomenon is emerging in the form of tattoo lettering. Italic tattoo lettering is one of hundreds of font styles for you to choose from. However the italic font is one that shows off the most class and is an absolutely beautiful way to express yourself.

Different Tattoo Lettering

A popular, yet personal, way that many people choose to incorporate lettering into a tattoo is to have it within or accompanying a picture tattoo. In that way you can feature the best of both worlds in one tattoo and still keep the personal meaning you want.

Different Tattoo Lettering

While the most popular and commonly thought of color to use is black, do not limit yourself. Try your favorite color or a mixture of colors, even a rainbow within the text, to give your italic tattoo lettering a higher sense of creativity, uniqueness and personality. After all, your tattoo will speak about you and for you for the rest of your life.

Different Tattoo Lettering

Choosing what text to ink on your body is probably the second most important thing to consider when deciding on getting italic tattoo lettering, the first being the font itself. You want something that is meaningful and uniquely yours, yet at the same time you probably do not want a tattoo that will either upset or throw people for a loop when trying to figure out what it means and then why you chose it. That is, of course, unless that is your intention.

Different Tattoo Lettering

Another thing you should put under high consideration is where to put your italic tattoo lettering. Many people, men and women alike, are opting to have it inked on their backs. The main reason being is that your back is the largest and most flat area of your body, which makes it a great blank canvas for many different tattoos, especially those that are larger or contain phrases. Women seem to find that putting italic tattoo lettering on their lower backs adds a bit of sex appeal, while men seem to use their entire back for such displays.

Different Tattoo Lettering

Either way you go, it is sure to be a great piece that you will treasure for the rest of your life. Whether you want to have your name, your child's name (or your children's names), your zodiac sign, your pet's name, your favorite phrase or anything else you can think of, italic tattoo lettering is the perfect solution for just about everything.

Different Tattoo Lettering

Remember to put some thought into where you want to put your italic tattoo lettering since that will be a permanent mark for years to come; and, of course, do not forget to be creative in the color or colors you choose. You want to make this something that is yours and yours alone. No matter what you choose to write and where you choose to write it, it is sure to be a striking piece of art that everyone will enjoy.