Lettering & Script Tattoo — Words That Last

Some of the most powerful tattoos contain only words. A name, a date, a phrase that changed your life — rendered in masterful typography, lettering becomes the most personal form of body art.

Lettering Styles

Old English / Gothic — Bold, dramatic, traditional Chicano-influenced
Cursive Script — Elegant, flowing, romantic
Calligraphy — Artistic flourishes, brush-style
Typewriter / Modern Sans — Clean, contemporary, minimal
Hand-lettered — Custom letterforms unique to your piece
Arabic / Persian Calligraphy — Sacred or poetic Eastern scripts
Asian Characters — Chinese, Japanese, Korean (verify accuracy carefully!)

What to Tattoo

Names — Children, parents, partners (caution with romantic partners — statistics aren't kind)
Dates — Birthdays, anniversaries, milestones (Roman numerals add elegance)
Quotes — Lyrics, literature, philosophy, scripture
Mottos — Personal mantras, family words
Coordinates — Meaningful locations
Single words — Concepts that ground you
Languages of meaning — Latin, Sanskrit, Hebrew, Greek

Critical: Translation Verification

If your tattoo is in a language you don't speak, verify with multiple native speakers before booking. The tattoo industry has a long history of incorrect Asian character tattoos. We provide additional verification for all non-Latin scripts.

Where to Place Lettering

Inner forearm — Most popular, easy to read, easy to hide
Wrist (inner) — Short words or initials
Spine / back — Long quotes or vertical compositions
Ribs / side — Longer phrases curving along the body
Collarbone — Elegant single line
Behind ear — Tiny meaningful word
Foot — Subtle, but more touch-ups needed

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Tattooing partner names early in relationships
❌ Trendy fonts that will look dated in 5 years
❌ Tiny lettering on areas that age quickly (hands, feet)
❌ Overly fancy fonts that become illegible at small sizes
❌ Long quotes in script — readability suffers

Pricing

Single word/name: 1,500–3,500 TRY
Short quote (1–2 lines): 2,500–5,000 TRY
Long quote / verse: 5,000–12,000 TRY
Custom hand-lettered piece: starts at 5,000 TRY

Have a word, name, or phrase that means everything? Book a free consultation — we'll help you choose the perfect typography, placement and size.