Over the years, tattoos that use lettering have become increasingly popular. As this popularity has increased, so has the demand for custom lettering. This avenue allows clients to use a unique, fitting design that flows nicely on their body. Our tattoos artists have a portfolio packed with a diverse range of work. This includes designs that spice up calligraphy and old fonts as well as other unique handwriting styles. However, choosing custom lettering allows our clients to not be restricted to just using English references or quotes. At Chronic Ink we can customize any lettering as we believe that our customers should be able to express their decent through their tattoos. More specifically, we have extensive knowledge and background in tattoo designs of Asian calligraphy. Calligraphy, the art of writing, was the prized art form in traditional Asian cultures. To this day, the art of calligraphy remains an important aspect of several Asian cultures. Why would someone want custom lettering? A great part about custom lettering is that it lets you achieve a fully personalized tattoo beyond just the image. When customizing your lettering it is essential to focus on placement and flow. Depending on your font size and number of letters, it is important to pick a place on your body where the tattoo would fit your anatomy best. The last thing you want is lettering squished into an area where it does not look aesthetically pleasing. This is where custom lettering has an advantage in that it can be designed to suit the area of your body that it is going on. Custom Lettering in Popular Culture Custom lettering has also entered popular culture, as seen with David Beckham’s back tattoos and Angelina Jolie’s “Know your rights” tattoo. This increase in celebrity custom tattoos has led to our industry gaining popularity in the past decade. If you’re interested in using custom lettering in your next (or first) tattoo, take the time work with a tattoo artist who has experience in the lettering that you are looking for. At Chronic Ink, our artists are happy to show you their portfolios so that you can have the best tattooing experience possible. ]>>