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Since every tattoo is different, the type of letters you use matter, and can enhance the beauty of your tattoo.
Similar to fonts that are used when writing an email, tattoo lettering comes in all shapes and sizes. You can have letters that are fat or thin, and as ornate or as plain as you wish.
It’s best to have the type of lettering mesh well with the style of whatever design you are getting. If you want a more modern, sleeker tattoo, you may want to go with plainer lettering that doesn’t have all the bells and whistles.
If you are a Gothic gal, however, you may want to indulge in something a little more fancy and with a lot more flair. Calligraphy usually uses lots of curlicues and swoops that can make tattoo ideas especially beautiful and lavish.
Letters that have serifs, or the tiny lines on the ends, are also a great choice if you are going for a more vintage look that evokes seafaring themes.
Shadowing and dimension are other elements that can really make a tattoo with lettering pop. The more shading letters have, the more complete and polished they will look and will stand out well on your skin.
Color is another aspect of lettered tattoos that can allow you to personalize your tattoo and set it apart from everyone else.
Lettering designs can be as extravagant or as simple as you want it to be. There are so many styles, from baroque to basic, that you can choose from to make your tattoo your own.
