Tattoo Lettering Styles
Gangsta Tattoos
Gangsta tattoos are reflection of the cool street style that is so coveted by many people. If you are looking to increase your cool factor, there are 3 types of gangsta tattoos you can consider.
Skull Tattoos
Skull tattoos are perhaps the most common and popular among the gangsta tattoos. The design represents a tough and hardcore style for the wearer. They come in many different sizes and are really versatile. You can have the tattoo as a stand alone or you can combine them to form a mural style. You can even combine them with other tattoo designs and patterns.
Tribal Tattoos
Tribal tattoos have become increasing popular in recent years. They have evolved from the traditional styles to the more modern street styles. Adding tribal tattoos, either in the traditional or modern styles, can greatly enhance your current tattoos to make them more “gangsta tattoos” in look.
Letter Tattoos
Gangsta tattoos in the form of letter tattoos can range from simple letterings to the more elaborate lettering styles. Famous quotations, sayings, names and poems etc are usually used to enhance the “gangsta” look. They come in so many sizes and variations that it can be difficult to decide on one. But generally, larger letterings can be found on the chest, back and abdominal. While smaller letterings can be found on the fingers and toes etc.
These 3 gangsta tattoos designs are just the basic elements where tattoo artists start from. Most people usually prefer to combine various elements form these styles customised to their requirements. But if you can still undecided, do check out designs from various tattoo galleries found on the internet. They have some of the best tattoo designs and patterns that are constantly updated, for you to choose.
About the Author
Dave Luc is a tattoo enthusiast. He is constantly researching and writing articles as well as reviews about tattoo related topics. He is also working towards being a tattoo artist. You can visit his review site at Best Tattoo Patterns and Designs.
Lettering
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Gothic and Old English Alphabets: 100 Complete Fonts (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) $6.85 Gothic — or black-letter script — was a principal model for printer’s types when printing was first invented. This impressive collection features 100 complete and royalty-free alphabets of Old English and Gothic typefaces: Blackstone, Dolbey, Germania, Caxton Initials, Munich Fraktur, and 95 more — with many lowercases, numerals, and punctuation marks…. |
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Tattoo Lettering Book Three (Volume 3) $9.95 Here it is! The follow up to our 2 best-selling 30 page Tattoo Lettering Books, its TATTOO LETTERING BOOK THREE By Jim Watson! This book is packed with everything you could want, from Old English to Western-style fonts, and everything in-between, you’ll be sure use this book for multiple tattoos on a variety of clients! For under $10, you’ll be sure to make back your investment IMMEDIATELY! 8.5″x … |
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Script and Cursive Alphabets: 100 Complete Fonts (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) $3.99 This treasury of script and cursive fonts offers artists and designers a broad range of type styles that richly convey the elegant intricacies of hand lettering. Includes the flowing elegance of Liberty; the sturdy formality of Piranesi Bold Italic; the airy Art Deco flair of Hannover; and more. Many include upper- and lower-case alphabets, plus numerals…. |
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Biggsolo’s Og Lettern Styles Volume 3 Tattoo Flash Lettering $40.00 Biggsolo’s Tattoo Lettering Flash Book BIGGSOLO’S OG LETTERN STYLES VOLUME 3 - 30 pages - 8.5″x11″ - Card stock paper - High-gloss/Soft Cover - Spiral bound… |
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The Getto Style Letter Tattoo Flash Book 26-Pages Long Supply By Chris $20.00 This 26-page book is filled with custom letters by Chris as well as some Kanji & some tattoo samples done…. |
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The Name Game by Boog Star Sketchbook Letter Flash Element Tattoo Supply $127.69 The latest addition in sketchbooks created by all around artist, Boog Star. Focusing on different fonts and ways in order to satisfy your customers thirst for something new and different when it comes to names and lettering, The Name Game is ideal to have. Taking inspiration from places he’s visited or has yet to visit, Boog Star creates different fonts with the style and originality of the actual… |