Tattoosare, in the most obvious terms, a commitment.
And seemingly every day our favoritecelebs debut new ink, sparking even more inspiration for your next design.
You might just be looking for a new font that will play well with yourexisting ink.
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Whatever your dilemma, we consulted experienced artists to pull together the ultimate guide to picking a tattoo font.
Figure out where on your body you want your tattoo.
Placement is key when deciding which direction to go with your design.
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She also notes that no matter what, tattoos will age and change, just as our bodies do.
“Over time they’re always going to spread a little bit.
Consider sizing up.
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That’s very common with first-timers,” says Bauza.
She notes that specific letters may help sway your decision.
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“I have a bunch of really small tattoos myself.
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“There’s a saying in the tattoo community: bold will hold.
Look for artists on Instagram but pay attention to their posts.
But as with everything else, looks can be deceiving.
What’s more, Pignanelli says some artists have actually been busted forediting photosof their clients' tattoos.
“Instagram is such a goodmarketing resource, right?
you might put whatever on your Instagram,” she explains.
Honestly, just ask your artist for guidance.
Both Bauza and Pignanelli recommendDaFontas an expansive source of font inspiration.
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Reference photos are also incredibly useful for steering your artist towards what you want.
When working with a client who hasn’t nail down a font, Pignanelli likes to talk things through.
“Everyone’s different; it could take one to three weeks to heal.
You usually know by the time it’s done scabbing if you’re going to need a touch-up.”
