Tattoo Lettering & Banners: Classic and Modern Script Designs

Inspirational examples of tattoo script and banner lettering in a wide range of styles.

For both the experienced and aspiring tattoo artist, as well as creative tattoo customers, this book begins with traditional handwriting, then moves into more-complex script styles. Discover a range of banners for application on the chest or back, in styles that look elegant and ornate yet are designed to be natural and easy for artists to draw and apply.

Tattoo collectors can choose from the many script samples to write a loved one’s name and bring this book to the shop, where artists can make a tattoo that appears custom made. An assortment of classic, well-preserved matchboxes with decorative labels provide special, eclectic lettering ideas. Professionals as well as beginners working from the drawing board are guaranteed to take inspiration from this portable, convenient collection. 

Britt Johansson was born in 1978 and grew up in the countryside surrounded by deep, dark forests. Constantly drawing, she started tattooing in 2009—on her own leg. In 2011 she opened Brittishtattoo in Ljungby, Sweden, where she still works today.