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When choosing a design in which there is letters for tattoos involved it is a very good idea to draw inspiration from a few fonts. Many times it depends on what we are going to write to decide which font is going to suit us best.
Therefore, In this article we have prepared a lot of fonts so that you can decide the one you like the mostIn addition, divided according to how they best fit with a single word or with a phrase.
Typography, a thousand fonts for a single message
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The human being, as befits one of his main characteristics, creativity, has been inventing typefaces since he learned to write. With the invention of the printing press the types of letters multiplied, and with the invention of computers even more.
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In this article we will not limit ourselves to following the classic division of typography, often decided according to the time in which they were invented (for example, the Gothic, who imitate the writing of the Middle Ages, were among the first to appear) but we will do two divisions. These two divisions seek comfort when it comes to be inspired by your next design whether it consists of a word or a whole phrase (Although, as always, the divisions are only trying to help you, you can skip them however you want, after all it is your tattoo!).
Single word fonts
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The fonts that we present below are ideal to use as tattoo letters that consist of a single word or two or three at most. Their thick and sometimes decorated lines mean that these tattoos always have a significant size and consist of few words to facilitate reading.
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They are ideal for carrying in large places, such as on the arms, legs, back or chest. Keep in mind that the tattoo artist will ask you to choose a large spot because, over time, the tattoo expands and the letters may come together, which is not very aesthetic.
Gothic
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One of the best known fonts is Gothic, which, as we said, seeks to imitate the style of medieval texts. Its intricate strokes and decorated in black make it a quite spectacular typeface (and also difficult to disguise in the future).
Circus
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A very striking style that you can also combine with other colors (red, blue, yellow ...) is this typeface that imitates the style of the circus. Similar to the traditional one, although without being it completely, the letters can accompany a design according to this typeface.
Traditional
Surely when we think of letters for tattoos the first thing that comes to mind is this type of font. Somewhat finer than the previous ones, it manages to stand out both for its shape and for the touch of color it can give to its letters.
Graffiti
A tattoo that imitates graffiti is also great for drawing inspiration from a one-word tattoo that needs to be very dramatic. In black and white or in color, decorated with drawings or just letters, it is a very powerful and urban style.
With drawings inside
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Finally, a style totally in keeping with rock records, which calls for a grandiose design, with gigantic lyrics: It is about decorating the inside of the letters with the drawing that you like the most (but according to what it says, of course). The final design, well done, is jaw-dropping.
Fonts for a phrase
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The fonts for more than one word have the characteristic that they are finer than the predecessors. In most cases they mimic human calligraphy, which makes them ideal for designs with a phrase that you want to read cleanly and easily.
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The place where these tattoos can be put will depend on how long it is. If it is a very short phrase, small sites like the wrist, forearm, fingers, elbow, knee, or neck are ideal. For longer sentences, or larger designs, it is advisable to choose a larger place such as the side, the biceps, the chest ...
Hand written
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With a typeface that imitates the style of being handwritten, you will achieve a very natural and discreet design. In addition, there are hundreds of letters to be inspired by, since we all have different letters. A good idea to get a more personal tattoo, in fact, is to be inspired by the handwriting of a loved one.
Typewritten
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Now that everything is written with a computer, choosing a typeface that imitates typewriting is quite a nostalgic option, especially for those of us who learned to write with them. Choose a font like this for a design that brings back memories or to represent a fragment of a book, for example.
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The classic wooden letter also has its one and can be a good option for a tattoo. Very simple in design, perhaps it is not the most suitable for expressing great thoughts or truths., but it looks great for finger tattoos, for example.
Calligraphy
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Calligraphy shines at its best when you link letters to others in a sentence. Find a specialized tattoo artist to get the most beautiful one, you can even decorate it with other elements such as a flower.
Other alphabets
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Finally, If you are going to opt for letters for tattoos in other alphabets, it is best that you choose a clear, readable and elegant font (and a tattoo artist who knows what to do, especially in oriental alphabets) that does not take away from the design.
We hope this article on tattoo lettering has helped you choose the perfect font for your next tattoo. Let us know what you think in the comments!