Lettering tattoo is a combination of calligraphy and visual art. In English lettering means 'writing'. These images are the words, separate phrases or whole texts, typed using different fonts. They can be quotes from favorite songs, books, movies, prayers, creed, personal motto, memorable date. Popular Latin phrases: "Veni, vidi, vici", "Amor wincit omnima". Such images look spectacular on any part of the body - and on a wide male chest or back, and on the fragile maiden's hand.
Meaning of the term
The word "lettering" ("lettering" from English) refers to any type of decorative solutions. This word came to tattoo art from polygraphy and typographic environment. Publishers, designers, typographers, programmers, artists - all of them work with lettering, in one way or another.
Many people today want to score tattoos in the style of lettering, because it is very aesthetically pleasing and has a meaning that is important to the owner of the image. What can be hammered in the texts:
- Quotes from great people, philosophers, leaders and their personal authorities;
- Excerpts from poems, books;
- magical spells, amulets;
- prayers, mantras, sacred words;
- code words signifying status, a cipher in a particular group;
- simply a decorative pattern imitating letters, sigils;
- names and initials of children, parents, loved ones;
- personal slogans, mottos, life credo.
Sigils are practically analogues of a magical sign, they symbolize the intention at the moment of a magical act. It is possible to encrypt your deepest desire or dream in the sigils, the main thing is that this combination of letters looks unobvious to others' eyes.
People who tattoo inscriptions of different meanings are not different from others. But they often want to reflect their personal credo in this form. And the aesthetics of the font additionally serves as a decoration for a part of the body and just pleases the eye with its calligraphic execution.
Advantages of Art Of Pain studio
Lettering-tattoo in our studio make masters with an art education and a wealth of experience. Professionals offer several options for lettering-tattoo with the letters of the Chinese, Japanese and English alphabet.
We are not limited to templates and are able to unconventionalize the idea. Master creates a sketch for a specific person, take into account preferences. The combination of fonts, the use of slant, and details allows you to create an artistic image from an inscription or a single word that has a special meaning to you.
Places for a Lettering Tattoo
Where will such a tattoo look good? In general, there are no restrictions - as in the case with any other type of tattoo, the texts can be placed on any part of the body, it would be a desire and a good idea. The main criterion is aesthetics. It is also important how the text is available to the eye of the wearer or a bystander.
Determine the place of application will help the master, who distinguishes the specifics of different types of images. More often than not, lettering is applied
- on the back (especially large texts);
- On the forearm, wrist;
- The entire length of the hand;
- on the ankle;
- on the shoulder;
- on the neck, collarbones;
- One of the trends in recent years - texts on the face, but this option is questionable because of the specifics of the place.
The inscription is most often done in black or gray, less often - multicolored. The text can also be supplemented with decorative elements, plant ornaments, various details.
Our masters
Alina Becker Alina has been involved in tattooing since 2021. Her love for this kind of activity began when she worked as an administrator in a tattoo studio. Alina works in absolutely any style and direction, but mostly in black and white. The peculiarity of her work lies in the fast creation of unique sketches, love to "freehand" and large scale projects.
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Niyaz Fakhriev Niyaz is in tattooing since 2012. Works in absolutely any style: from "old-school" to light and graphic works, both in b / w and color. He easily covers scars, scars, old tattoos, and just as easily corrects them. A special feature of his work is the creation of original sketches "here and now". Participant and winner of the festival "Ink Style", Germany.
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Kirill Vanart Kirill has been in the tattoo industry since 2014. He works in his own style similar to calligraphy and graffiti. Most of his work is based on "freehand," which fit perfectly into the anatomy of the body. He realizes all kinds of ornaments as well as inscriptions. He is also able to overlap, correct and complement the already completed tattoos.
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Nastia Lpn Nastia has been in the business of tattoos since 2021. From the beginning she knew that she wanted to work in graphics, floristics and ornamentation. And she continues to develop in these areas. In tattoos, in addition to the process, communication with the person is very important to her. Nastya shows her love for minimalism, is inspired by natural motifs and transforms them into subtle and light designs.
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The peculiarities of excise
It is important to discuss with the master all the details and style of the future sketch. A tattoo must look aesthetically pleasing and convey the original intended meaning.
The text is performed in any language - native, Russian, English, ancient Greek, Sanskrit and Hindi, Arabic, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, French, Latin, etc.
Depending on the language, the font parameters are chosen. Hieroglyphs are used for Oriental languages, and ideogram drawings for symbolic languages (as in the case of Egyptian). Accordingly, they take the Slavic script, the Gothic script for Latin or European languages.
An interesting advantage of such a drawing is the uniqueness of the image, which can take into account the play of muscles, the peculiarities of anatomy. To complement lettering is definitely worth the original graphic details, artistically shading the main text.
Creation of the sketch should take into account all the wishes of the customer:
- It is important to remember about the required font size and slant;
- the inscription is applied to the full width of the back or placed compactly, in a rosette;
- the words are applied separately, as in books, but a connected picture of a phrase can be created;
- it is worth paying attention to the thickness of the line, it gives the inscription either brutality or lightness, airiness - you can achieve any effect;
- Color scheme - the standard solution will be black text, but you can shade the tattoo with colored shadows and a drawing.
Tip: do not be limited to ready-made templates or a simple inscription in the line. An experienced artist will be able to come up with a more interesting option together with the customer, taking into account the play of light and shadow on the skin and muscles, will prompt an original solution. He will take into account the character of the wearer and his preferences. And the final choice of font and text is up to you!
Lettering style tattoos from West End Studio
In the West End studio masters will give qualified advice and help to choose an option that fully corresponds to the semantic load of the phrase or text, individual characteristics of the customer. Rich experience of our artists and their fundamental knowledge of modern tattoo styles allow implementing any images. We work according to sketches provided by our clients or developed by artists of West End studio.
Electronic development of the sketch
For the most precise image of the desired composition, you can use technical means. There is no need to pore over the drawing by hand if you have a set of headsets on your computer. You can open Word and experiment with the size of the font and font options. The font collection is in the Fonts directory.
Once you've decided on your preferences, you can show your sketch to the master by printing it out. Another way to "try on" a tattoo beforehand: print the image on a transparent film and cut it out, then glue it on the body and think how such a workpiece looks. In any case this method will help to insure against mistakes.
Entrust your desires to the master - he will help you navigate in the world of a variety of fonts and create for you the best option of lettering on the body.
How to choose a style of inscription for the tattoo?
Traditionally, the inscription quotes from your favorite books, movies, songs, prayers. Approach the choice of lettering independently, not based on other people's preferences, as the inscription will have a special meaning for you.
For most customers, Cyrillic lettering doesn't look as aesthetically pleasing as romantic French or mysterious Chinese lettering. When choosing a phrase in a foreign language (English, Chinese, Arabic, French, Latin), make sure that the translation has exactly the meaning you put into it.
Very popular are winged Latin expressions: "Veni, vidi, vici", "Amor wincit omnia".
Once you have decided on the semantic load of the inscription, choose the style, color and location of the future tattoo. It is better to discuss all the nuances directly in consultation with the master.
