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Looking to get my first tattoo, a quote that says “Ricordati Chi Sei” which in Italian means “Remember who you are”. I want to get it on my upper arm or my tricep. I am afraid it will look to boring. Any ideas on how to spice it up a bit and which area would you think would look best?
Hi
I disagree a well done quote tattoo is just as nice as any picture tattoo it is just a different form of art.
The reason they get slated so much is because they often have the 2 main faults (spelling issues aside).
1. Bad fonts – You want a font that is both large enough to read, as well as being able to read without discomfort.
2. Placement – Very important that you place the quote so that it is level and will not interfere with future work, or that future work can be worked around it.
A full backpiece can often be destroyed by having your last name across your shoulders as an example.
Finally you need it to be at least 12-14 pt in size otherwise it will become a blocky blob in years to come.
Also don’t rely on the web for translations invest in a native speaker or language dictionary.
Good luck with the ink and post up if you get it done.
Take care
Matthew
I do agree that text can be done well. I also agree that text is fast becoming the new tribal (which can also be done well).
That being said, when it comes to text, less is more. Don’t tattoo too many words. Text really only looks good on flat surfaces where you can read the entire thing all at once. Typography is meant for printing on even, unmoving surfaces. The human body is neither.
For me personally, I can’t even stand my senior quote from my yearbook. At the time I thought it was personal and poignant. I’m a much different person now and I’m glad I don’t wear it.
I tattoo text on people almost every day. It’s easy for me to do and it makes me money. It is a nightmare to work around later on though.
Umh.. no… the quote is quite finished as it is. It was popularized in1921 by an advertising company, but dates back much further.
That extra bit you quoted is added by book/word snobs that believe that a 1500 page book is far better than a 300 page book, but neither does it have any bearing on the actual proverb/saying/phrase/whatever, nor does it take a way from the validity of it’s simple and true statement. A picture will tell a story more quickly and more completely, and the text required to tell the same story would usually be many many lines of text. 😉
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