Best Tattoo Fonts
Blackletter, western and old-school lettering to discuss with your tattoo artist.
These fonts carry the traditional looks of tattoo lettering, from Fraktur to saloon-style capitals. Use them as a starting point with your artist, who will adapt the spacing and line weight for your skin. Small lines can blur over time, so give the lettering room to age well.
Talk to your artist
- Bring your wording in a few different fonts.
- Ask about the minimum size for readable text.
- Avoid tiny, tight counters in heavy blackletter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large should lettering be for a tattoo?
It depends on the font and body placement, so ask your artist. Dense styles such as blackletter usually need to be larger than simple scripts to stay readable over time.