Variety of fonts for tattoo

Tattooing dates back several millennia, so this is one of the oldest methods of manipulating the human body. It is possible that this type of drawing originated earlier than torture. Do not be surprised at the comparison, because both mean a physical effect on a person. The Christian Church banned tattoos, but over time they began to enjoy immense popularity, turning into an art art.

A lot can be said about the origin of the tattoo, but this article is not about the history of its occurrence, therefore, as a curious fact, one of the ways of its application can be mentioned. It was a secret script: a text was stuffed on the head of a shaved slave, after the hair grew back, the slave was sent to the "address".

The beauty of a masterfully executed tattoo is beyond doubt, but to complete the picture, it is imperative to mention the benefits and dangers of injuring the skin and driving dyes into them.

Let's start with the negative effects of tattooing.

• There is a risk of long wound healing, which can cause rejection of the chemical dyes. This will certainly form a large wounded surface and ruin the drawing, as, in fact, the body part.
• Going to clandestine salons or to "homeworkers" is an almost guaranteed risk of getting an infection, up to AIDS, since there are no guarantees of safety. There are more than 20 known types of diseases resulting from tattooing.

Dyes for tattooing have a chemical composition that contains arsenic, lead, cobalt, mercury, and so on. These substances are extremely dangerous for humans and can lead to dangerous diseases:

• retinal cancer, larynx, leukemia;
• deformation of bone and brain cells;
• damage to the liver, kidneys, heart muscle;
• infertility, impaired activity of the nervous system, etc.

Modern dyes should not contain carcinogens and toxic substances, but in reality everything turns out to be far from so optimistic.

But there are also positive aspects to tattooing.

• According to scientists from Alabama, tattooing has a positive effect on immunity. Studies have shown that after the first procedure, the level of cortisol increases, but the levels of immunoglobulin "A" decrease. However, with subsequent manipulations, the indicators do not change. Conclusion: the first procedure weakens the immune system, and all subsequent ones strengthen it.
• Michigan scientists have found: sweating on body parts covered with drawings is reduced by 2 times. So it's even useful for those who sweat a lot. However, the same researchers warn that if the entire body is covered with tattoos, then prolonged exposure to the open sun can lead to overheating due to poor thermoregulation.

The very process of filling a picture is not dangerous if all sanitary and hygienic precautions are followed.

• Modern tattooing is done using an electric device and special needles. The needles should be used only once - they are unpacked immediately before the procedure, and after that they must be disposed of as class "B" waste.
• The tattoo machine, its removable and working parts must be sterilized in an autoclave after each procedure.
• During operation, all instruments must be covered with disposable special covers.
• The foreman must wear a disposable apron, glasses and medical gloves.

And yet, despite the disadvantages, the popularity of tattoos is great due to the beauty of the sketches and the modern level of printing.

When it comes to tattoos, we mean not only drawings, but also inscriptions: a kind of messages, thoughts, opinions, written not with a pen, but with needles on the body. There are many fonts, some of which can be considered feminine and some masculine. And if we continue the gender definition, that is, such fonts that can be safely called unisex, they are used by both the female and male part of the clientele. Girls prefer thin graceful lines, smooth and deep curves, interspersed with decor in the design of the inscription. Men, on the other hand, prefer bold pointed or "chopped" type.

Stylish tattoos, distinguished by their singularity and originality, made in accordance with the individual idea of ​​the client, are in great demand. Such sketches attract attention and are remembered not only for their uniqueness, but also for the sensation created, the first and strongest impression (if the drawing is capable of this). Tattoo fonts for inscriptions are becoming more and more in demand, because the texts have brought novelty to this art form. Sometimes they look pretentious, sometimes - intriguing, sometimes they make you guess and read a phrase or a word, but they always attract glances and are remembered.

It turns out that choosing the right fonts for a tattoo is not always easy. Phrases can be discordant with some types of letters. For example, the phrase "Abyssus Abyssum Invocat - The abyss calls to the abyss" is simply associated with Gothic. At the same time, the frivolous expression “Relax! Take it easy! - Relax, look at life easier! " you can write in Honeycomb, which is more playful and quirky. It is most correct to create unique tattoos with a pattern and text in tandem with a master who, taking into account the wishes of the customer, will prompt and select the most successful and harmonious combination of text and pictures. If the tattoo contains only an inscription, you will have to carefully work with the semantic content and the choice of the font.

Besides, a good master will help with advice on the ratio of text-font-size-area of ​​drawing. Arabic script is appropriate on a large area: back, shoulder, hip, sleeve. In addition, the shape of the text must correspond to the surface on which it will be stuffed. Experts know the approximate proportions, and all professional tattooists observe them. A tattoo can not only change a person's appearance - it affects his health. And this suggests that a balanced approach to choosing a sketch is required.

Tattoo parlors always have catalogs with sketches of drawings and fonts. Most modern salons prefer to work with the most popular typefaces such as gothic, calligraphy, western and graffiti fonts. However, there will undoubtedly be less demanded samples (for especially demanding customers).

With their help, you can complete the composition, enhance the semantic load and visual effect, emphasize the idea of ​​the sketch, transform an ordinary drawing into art brut, horror, abstract, etc. For tattoos, a variety of, and sometimes unusual, styles and languages ​​are used. The inscription can be made in Latin, English, Russian, in the style of minimalism. There are Slavic and Latin variants, Roman numerals, and so on. The text can be stretched, written in "handwritten" handwriting or "typewritten", letters can be thin, bold, underlined ...

The art of calligraphy is an ancient art. In eastern countries, she is considered a sophisticated form of painting, and in Japan and China, she has had a significant influence on several styles of painting. For example, where mascara is used. Calligraphic style tattoos look just amazing, and at the same time, the text can be written in any language - the style of writing, inclination, and typography are important here. The text always looks different, since the main principle is artistic distortion of letters. Moreover, they should not only look aesthetically pleasing, but attractive and beautiful. Calligraphy handwriting also changes, so any inscription looks unique and original. As a rule, simple calligraphy is chosen for the text "by hand", but classical calligraphy is used for the "old" handwriting.

Gothic - dark times, gloomy moods, fear and mysticism, the era of Count Dracula. The writing style also looks grim. In writing, they use rough techniques: sharp and torn transitions, thick and dense pointed letters. If earlier the Gothic font in tattoos was considered masculine, today it is often chosen by the fair sex. Places to apply Gothic - forearm, sleeve, neck, chest, abdomen or back. Gothic is popular among rock musicians, the text is written in simple or complex type.

A very interesting style that came to the art of tattooing from the street. It is used infrequently, nevertheless it looks very impressive. It is chosen by connoisseurs of graffiti or those who are directly involved in such painting.

The Western style was adopted from the era of the "Wild West", the times of gold miners and pioneers in the development of Indian territories. The style is popular in the biker industry and includes ramifications such as "Russian" or "Asian", reminiscent of the old eras with specific features for these countries. There is no emphasis in the language, the text can be written in any - here the bright design and general impression are much more important.

• Handwritten. The typeface includes many decorative curls and handwriting. This is how uppercase, lowercase letters and numbers are written.The work uses the full set along with arbitrary boundaries in writing.

• Typewritten. An amazing font, unique and simple at the same time. Simulates text created on a typewriter, contains 187 vultures, letters and numbers.

• Victoriandeco. Chopped letters, ornamental decorative elements. When imitating the font of old typewriters, a technique is used that depicts defects inherent in such devices, appearing over time and characteristic of severe wear.

• Stay High. A modern font based on the Uglich painting. It is performed in a "wild" style, but contains all - characteristic of Stay High - features.

• Stiquez. Most often used for writing logos. In tattooing, they are used in the design of the inscription in retro style. Letters are written with serifs.

• Rude Cookie. This unique handwritten typeface has two letterforms that complement each other perfectly. This technique helps in creating interesting sketches.

• Honeycomb. Quite a playful, sometimes even frivolous style, containing quite quirky elements. It is performed with uneven brush strokes, wide and thin strokes.

• Minimalism. The style is very close to the "printed" one, writing letters is simple and without frills: any squiggles, upper and lower underscores, etc. As a rule, text in this style is performed on the forearm, neck, in the area of ​​the collarbones, wrists, ankles, etc. ...

• Lettering, which literally means "drawing letters." The style is frankly individual, two identical inscriptions do not exist, unless they are specially made.

• Captain Cook's font. A funny and pretty decorative style. A minimum of 36 points is required to create a label.

• Aseina. It is vintage, quite colorful and impressive. His version is Conchita, which is quite daring and impressive.

• Blood On My Blade. "Hooligan" style, designed for a teenage audience. This font is considered a subspecies of Gothic, but more aggressive and saturated with powerful energy, dynamic and offensive.

• Bodega. This style painfully resembles calligraphy, in fact, it is a subspecies of it. It differs from calligraphy in elegance, modernity and a lot of curls.

• Braille. Adapted for tattoos, this font is designed by American Deon Staffelbach. It is based on Braille for the blind. A tattoo in this style certainly cannot be forgotten and not confused with any other fonts. Moreover, due to the fact that not everyone can read them, the text acquires a clear sacred meaning. Working on such a tattoo is a great field for creativity and flight of imagination.

All of the above listed fonts are far from a definitive list. It is much broader, and only the main ones are indicated. There are those that are almost never used and today look quite exotic. Moreover, each of the fonts mentioned above has its own branches, sometimes even several. To choose an inscription that is most suitable in spirit, outlook and emotional mood, you need to contact an experienced tattoo artist.

The choice of tattoo using fonts is based on specifics: whether it be gothic or calligraphy, graffiti or a special braille, one word or a whole phrase. The tattoo artist will always advise and explain how perfect the written letter will look in a particular font. It is the specialist who will tell you which decorative elements are most suitable for the selected phrase, whether they are appropriate at all in this case, what color and shade will be more harmonious.

The selection can be made using online programs.It is enough to write a word or phrase, and the service will show you how it will look in a certain font. The inscriptions in the areas of the ankles, wrists, and lower back look especially attractive. In addition, the very direction in which the work will be done sometimes dictates the choice of the font:

• New School - Angel Latatoo and Tattoo Ink;
• ethnos - stylized and symbolic sets;
• modern, hi-tech - sans serifs in a rough design;
• mystical and medieval themes, as well as hip-hop are, of course, gothic.

It is quite obvious that after the final selection of the typeface, the skill and correctness of execution, the confidence of the master and his firm experienced hand will be important. Despite the fact that the client is not limited in his own imagination, the specialist adheres to the principles of rationality and responsibility. What a rebellious teenager can afford at the moment may seem ridiculous and silly when a person reaches adulthood and certain heights in their careers.

As for the gender definition in choosing a font, then, as mentioned above, girls prefer graceful inscriptions with curls, vignettes, surrounded by floral ornaments or butterflies, birds, stars. This does not mean that such a preference is obligatory for them. A girl with a strong and combative character, a leader by nature, tough and strong-willed, may well prefer dark Gothic, which, by definition, is considered a masculine type. Men prefer bold fonts (with black tones, thick letters). They apply such texts on the back horizontally or in the form of an arch. The lettering on the sleeve looks great when it is vertically oriented. The best samples can always be seen in the catalog of the salon and in the personal portfolio of the tattoo artist.

For a more imaginative perception of information, you need to look and admire the sketches and works of talented tattoo artists.

Impressive and beautiful font, which has ornamental and letter curls in its set, making it look like an independent ornament.

Fun writing style. Almost never occurs and is not very popular - perhaps precisely because of its "cartoonishness".

An amazing and mysterious inscription, like an old text damaged by time and fire. Drawing makes the imagination work, unravel the mystery of the ages.

One of the more popular fonts is Dark Gothic. Stylization of fear and despondency, night vampires and cruel times of stake executions. The eternal horror of the downtrodden peasants before the demons of darkness and the almighty masters, in whose undivided possession they were.

Beautiful and clear texts in any language, sometimes in the form of an old inscription.

Any of the selected fonts can become not only a decorative adornment of the body in the form of a high-quality tattoo, but also a talisman, a personal sacred symbol. For this, it is important to observe the style and its laws, the combination of accompanying elements and their relevance in a particular tattoo, and of course, a positive semantic message.