Inspect healed work
Look for repeated lettering examples, clear captions, and healed results at a scale similar to your idea.
Tattoo style guide
Lettering
Words, names, dates, and custom typography become the primary composition.
What to watch for
Letter height, spacing, stroke width, and placement determine long-term legibility.
Where it can shine
A useful visual direction—not a substitute for the artist.
Memorials
Short phrases
Custom scripts
Discuss scale and placement
Ask how line weight, spacing, detail, color, and body movement will change the composition.
Bring the intention
Explain what you like about the style and what the piece should communicate—not only the label.