Classic typefaces in tattoos, flash or custom, fall into two main groups: block capitals with thick, filled-in verticals and/or mid-height serifs, or swooping, unreadable script. Type in many classic knuckle tattoos and banners is in the former camp; type in classic large back and chest tattoos in the latter. See my blog post Foot Font Friday for script tattoos on feet.
Some examples:
Others range from the unconventional…
…to the insufferable:
Kind of a hybrid between capitals and script:
A few examples of script:
This says “Memories Over Material.” Honest.
No idea what this one says. Let me know if you do.
And this one which is totally awesome. You figure it out.
You also get anomalous typefaces such as this:
and this:
and this:
And of course some goddamn designer had to go and embarrass the rest of us by getting this piece proclaiming their love for their favorite typeface. It’s set in Helvetica, naturally.
