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Lettering Tattoo Photo #18811

Lettering tattoo idea in linework style for the forearm
Lettering tattoo — Photo 13 of 50

The best designs balance the message with clean spacing and proportion. Good spacing is the difference between readable and cluttered text.

Using lines of varying thickness to define shape and depth, linework tattoos achieve expression through economy. The absence of shading keeps the focus on the quality and flow of each stroke.

Forearm tattoos benefit from a natural canvas that follows the arm's long shape. Designs can wrap around the arm or sit on the inner or outer surface, giving flexibility in how the tattoo is displayed.