Fonts for tattoos: Types, features, rules of choice

Tattoos, especially inscriptions, are becoming more and more popular among young people. For tattoos with inscriptions, the most important thing is to choose the font correctly, because there are a lot of them. Let's look at the most common and popular ones.

 

Tattoo Fonts: General

People who decide to take such a step as getting a tattoo are considered modern and courageous. They are not afraid to look strange in old age. Tattoos can be depicted in the form of a picture and an inscription, where each composition has its own designation. Before making a tattoo, the main thing to consider is the location of the drawing, the style of writing, the size of the words. The first letter should be uppercase, highlighted, tilted or in a specific style. Many font options make it possible to make the inscription more original and beautiful.

Font feature for male and female tattoos

Most Hollywood stars like to make inscriptions on their bodies. Such a tattoo makes it possible to discover the meaning, more than a tattoo in the form of a picture. Fonts with thin lines, deep curves and decor are mainly suitable for female characters. For inscriptions of a masculine character, pointed endings, block letters, bold face are better suited.

Design and choice of language for a tattoo

English is considered the world language, because for tattoos it is an ideal option and is in great demand. When choosing a tattoo, it is worth considering whether it will be a calligraphic font, a font with monograms, a single word or a specific phrase. When inscribing, it is worth coordinating the design of the capital letter with the master, because not every letter can look perfect. The wizard can offer to supplement your inscription with certain elements or color. To select a tattoo, you can use the Internet service or a tattoo parlor. In order to convey the meaning of your inscription to other people, you need to take into account several rules: easy readability and exclusion of small print. Most importantly, do not choose thin lines that are very close to each other. After several years, this can lead to the formation of one large spot.

The main types of fonts for tattoos

In tattoo parlors can offer catalogs with sketches of fonts for tattoos. More modern salons, where you can make a tattoo, prefer fonts such as Gothic, graffiti, calligraphic, Western.

Gothic

Musical groups use such a font to apply their logos. Such a font can be simple and complex. It will depend on this with what ease the inscription is perceived and read.

Graffiti style

This style involves a mixture of topographic type and illustrations. Not every tattoo artist can complete your order. This style came to us from the streets.

Calligraphic fonts

Basically, for choosing the inscription, this font is chosen. He is more picky and understandable. It will not be difficult to choose the signs and letters that will be suitable for the tattoo. Typically, a classic font is used for tattoos in the form of an old inscription, and a simple one is used for a tattoo inscription made by hand.

Font Western

Such a tattoo font can be found mainly in use with bikers. Considering a tattoo with this font, you can plunge into the days of the Wild West.

Popular fonts for tattoo designs

The following fonts are often used in practice:

Handwritten font

This font of traditional tattoos is based on curls and handwriting. In this format, small and capital letters, as well as numbers, are usually performed.

Aseina Font

Such a font is made in vintage style. Thanks to the combination of numbers, vultures and letters, this method gives an extraordinary sense of elegance.

Font November

A beautiful style that is handmade and digitized for a beautiful design. Such a font contains numbers, letters, and an amazing combination of letters gives a stunning and artful effect.

Typewriter font

A unique, but at the same time very simple typewritten font for tattoos. It is made in the style of a classic print. This style contains letters, numbers, as well as 187 wonderful vultures.

Font Victoriandeco

The "chopped" Victorian font is clear and easy to use. This font contains a complete set of necessary letters with ornamental elements for tattoo decoration.

Font Stay High

A modern font based on street painting. Such a font is made in the "wild format", but contains all the necessary characters. Most of all, this font is suitable for graffiti lovers.

Bekelakar Font

This font is suitable for those who adore Gothic design and metal, as well as horror. This font is made in the form of uppercase and lowercase letters, with a full set of punctuation marks and numbers.

Stiquez Font

This look is more suitable for logos. It can also be used in tattoo design. This unique serif font is made in a cool retro design.

Rude Cookie Font

This handwritten font is unique in its character, containing two types of fonts. These fonts perfectly complement each other, which helps to carry out an interesting tattoo design.

Font Honeycomb

A delightful font filled with playful and bizarre elements. This style is created on an uneven basis, with brush strokes, from thin to wide.

How to choose the right font for tattooing?

To apply a tattoo in the form of an inscription on your body, you can pre-select a font. Using computer programs, this can be done very simply. Even with the help of a social network, you can choose the right font by writing a phrase or word. In order for the inscription to look more interesting and harmonious, it is applied in the area of ​​the wrist, lower back or ankle.

Before you get a tattoo, you should weigh the pros and cons. First of all, ask yourself the most important question: "Am I ready for the inscription to adorn my body?"