Can I choose my own font?

Bring the look you want and your artist will set the lettering by hand in that spirit. Fonts are designed for screens and paper, not skin, so the letterform is adjusted so it stays legible after healing.

How small can lettering be?

Legible, not tiny. Letters close up as ink settles, so we size the script for your placement and tell you honestly if your wording needs to be shortened or made larger.

Do you do lettering in other languages?

Yes. Bring the exact text and, if you can, a reference for the script. We verify spelling with you before the session starts so there are no surprises.

How much does a lettering tattoo cost?

The shop minimum is $80 and most lettering pieces run $80 to $400 depending on length, size and placement. You get an exact quote at your free consultation.

Script and Lettering tattoo

Script and Lettering Tattoos in Riverside, CA

A script or lettering tattoo sets your own words on skin: names, dates, quotes, and phrases, drawn by hand rather than pulled from a font. At Arcane Ink in Riverside, lettering is sized to stay legible, spaced so letters do not close up as the ink settles, and curved to follow the shape of the placement. We check spelling twice before the needle starts. It suits memorials, family names, personal mottos, and small standalone pieces.

Quick facts

Price from: $80 shop minimum
Artists: Babestr
Consultation: Free
Best placements: Names, initials and family lettering

What it is good for

Where script and lettering works best

Names, initials and family lettering
Memorial dates and phrases
Quotes and personal mottos
Fine line script on wrists, ribs, collarbones and forearms
Small standalone pieces with strong personal meaning

Built to last

How it ages

Lettering is unforgiving: if it is too small, it closes up. We keep letter spacing generous, size the script to the placement, and avoid ultra-thin strokes that blur. Your artist will tell you if your wording needs to be shortened or sized up to stay readable.

Every piece at Arcane Ink is planned for how it will look in ten years. See how we plan for longevity.

Who does it

Script and Lettering artists in Riverside

Babestr

Tattoo Artist

Portraits, Darkstyle, Script and custom lettering

@bab3str

Shop minimum $80. Most lettering pieces run $80–$400 depending on length, size and placement.

Portfolio

Script and Lettering work from the studio

Tap any piece for a larger view with the artist and placement details.

Questions

Script and Lettering Tattoos FAQ

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