Lettering and Script Tattoos

Tattoo lettering, script tattoos or textual tattoos, however way you call it, they all have one common element - they have words or texts instead of images as the star of the tat design. These type of theme has been getting more and more popular these days both for male and female tat enthusiasts and demands are greatly increasing according to a lot of tattoo artists.

When going for textual tattoos, there are several concerns involved - the words or phrases to be tattooed as being the primary one. They can either be an inspiring quotation, a verse from the bible, a favorite line from a song or poem or even original compositions. What kind of fonts to go for is the second line of concern when conceptualizing this type of tat theme. The most common ones being used for this purpose are the script lettering and the old English type of font.

Of course, there is the decision of what body parts to choose when going for script tattoos or text tattoos. The best locations are the body canvas that has ample space to accommodate several lines for the phrases or texts that will be tattooed. These are the shoulder blade, back, rib, and arm. For 3 - 5 words of tattoo lettering, the foot, wrist, back of neck and ankle can be great options.

Finger Tattoo

Getting a tattoo on your ring finger is a way to show your love for someone forever. Like a wedding ring, a ring finger tattoo may be used to symbolize a committed relationship. Unlike traditional jewelry rings, tattoos comfortably stay in place. Some people may get ring tattoos as a way to show friendship, as the saying goes, "friends forever," a tattoo last a lifetime. There are many benefits to getting a tattoo on your finger instead of a jewelry ring:

1. Unique: A tattoo of a ring on your finger shows off your uniqueness. Unlike traditional wedding rings, not everyone has a ring finger tattoo to show they are married. Instead of being like everyone else, finger tattoos allow you to stand out from the crowd. Ring tattoos are not limited to a certain design so you can be as creative as you want to be. Some people have chosen hearts, words, or wedding dates as a design for their finger tattoo. Don't limit yourself to these ideas, with your imagination, the possibilities are endless!

2. Comfort: One thing is certain, a ring finger tattoo is comfortable! Since there is not metal around your finger, the tattoo will feel like there is nothing there. Besides a natural feeling, you will not need to worry about the ring fitting correctly, since all tattoos are custom made. After the initial discomfort of the tattooing, there should not be constant irritation that comes from traditional jewelry rings.

3. Cost: Diamonds are expensive, tattoos are not. To specify, tattoo rings are significantly more cost effective then traditional wedding bands. Plus, you don't have to worry about losing your ring finger tattoo since it is permanently affixed to your finger. I couldn't imagine the feeling of losing a ring worth several months of paychecks. Luckily, ring finger tattoos are worry free, no cleaning or refitting.

Mrs. Dirtbird's Wedding Tattoo

Yesterday we enjoyed seeing the neck tattoo of a Missouri-based artist nicknamed "Dirtbird," as well as a piece he had inked on his friend Shawn.

In addition to meeting both Shawn and Dirtbird across the street from where I work, I also met Katie, who half-jokingly referred to herself as "Mrs. Dirtbird". She shared this tattoo with us:

Katie explained that this is a wedding tattoo. The piece depicts a heart, comprised of a male and female bird, sewn together. Since she married Dirtbird, this seems like and appropriate expression of their matrimony.

The tattoo was inked by Becky "Pink Eye" Ashcraft, who works with Dirtbird at Punkteur Tattoo in Joplin, Missouri.

Thanks to Katie for sharing her cool tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!