Ambigram Tattoos

If you are looking to get a tattoo that is different from most people then you should consider getting an ambigram tattoo.

What is an ambigram tattoo you ask?

Well, an ambigram, also sometimes known as an inversion, is a graphical figure that spells out one or more words not only in its form as presented, but also in another direction or orientation. The text spelled out in the other direction or orientation is often the same, but can also be a different text.

These make great tattoo designs, because they're personal, very individual and different.

Nearly any text can be made into an ambigram tattoo design idea. A lot depends on the skill of the artist and of course the text desired. A good artist can help you in your desire for an ambigram tattoo. Of course when getting any tattoo, you want to pick out an artist that you trust. Seeing first hand some of their work and inspecting the facilities are an absolute must. Your health is far too important to justify putting yourself at risk. Once you find a good artist the rest is easy. He or she will be able to take your design and make it to your specifications. You will then be ready for the world!

You want a new tattoo. Tribal ambigram tattoos are becoming very popular. Naturally, you'll go online to research the different variations and pick out one to take to your tattoo artist. But wait! Tattoos are highly personal, and while many tattoos are similar, you probably don't want one exactly like hundreds or thousands of other people's tattoos.



Virtually everyone goes to Google Images to search for a new tattoo design and lots of people find one that they like, but there are lots of people who end up with the same design. So, Google Images is a good
place to start, then you can go on to a pay tattoo site.



At a pay tattoo site you have access to a tattoo artist who can customize that Google design or take your idea and draw a custom piece. This means that you'll have a design you really like, one that's really yours. Most pay sites have a forum, so you can check out the recent posts or ask a question and get a variety of answers or opinions from other tattoo enthusiasts about any tattoo subject to help your research.

There will be access to articles about tattoos and tattooing. You can find articles about tattoo removal, or pieces on beginning tattooing, like how to outline a tattoo. Many of these pay sites offer tips on getting tattoos and will have reviews of local tattoo parlors. You'll want to find one that has a great artist and has a reputation for being safe and clean.



Of all the types of tattoos which have become popular in recent years, tattoos which feature various forms of ornate writing are among the most visually stunning. Oftentimes, these are ambigram tattoos that can be read backwards, forwards or upside down and which will still spell out the same word. Calligraphic art is one of the oldest and most established of forms and the effect is really quite elegant. Because most of these tattoos are monochrome, they are also usually very inexpensive yet have as much impact as a tattoo that may cost thousands of dollars. While it is true that a picture is worth a thousand words, sometimes a word can say more than a thousand pictures.



An ambigram may be created in advance or by a tattoo artist on the spot. Keep in mind that this is a very advanced form of art and one would generally do well to select one beforehand. The ambigram must immediately spell out the same work when viewed from any direction which means that the letters must be legible from any angle. It is no small trick to create such a device. When it's done right, however, there are few things with which one can adorn their body which have more visual appeal.



Ambigrams may be a single word or a phrase. What's more, they need not be restricted to one language. Many alphabets will work for this effect. The type of calligraphy used can vary as much as do individual preferences, as well. If one prefers dense Germanic script, for instance, this can be adapted to the purposes of an ambigram just as can medieval script, modern typography or any other font. A good example of how flexible this form of art truly can be can be found in many company logos which feature modern fonts that spell out ambigrams.



Remember to choose a word that encompasses a part of one's personality to a significant degree. Words which express a momentary, fleeting emotion are generally not recommended in any regard. For instance, one would likely do well to avoid having the name of a band done in an ambigram as musical tastes tend to change over the course of one's life. Fundamental beliefs, however can usually be expressed in very direct terms and one of those terms may make an excellent ambigram.



These tattoos are great conversation starters and carry with them an element of literary sensitivity. After all, of all the things which one can choose to adorn one's body the bearer of one of these tattoos has chosen a word. These tattoos work in most any orientation on the body and in most any part of the body. It may be more attractive where very ornate designs are concerned to have the tattoo placed on a larger part of the body where it can be displayed in all its glory. Smaller ambigrams lend themselves well to the arms and wrists and, in some cases, to a vertical orientation.