Roman numeral tattoos: a long band of characters on your body

The fascination for Roman numerals is not something new, as they can be found in different works of art and books. In fact, some scholars have even spent a significant amount of time understanding the history and development of Roman numerals. When drawn correctly, the numbers create fabulous tattoo images, and they are also quite versatile, as they can be drawn on their own or as part of other tattoos. For this type of tattoo to look good on your skin, it is important to choose a good design and also have it inked with a good font.

How to choose the right design

The design that is right for you will not necessarily be the one that is right for someone else, so your personal preferences for tattoos should dictate the design you choose. However, the following important factors should guide you in your design selection.

Placement

Different designs are suitable for various parts of the body, so you should consider where you want to place your tattoo before choosing the design. What looks beautiful when drawn in a less visible location, such as behind the ear, may not look good in a more visible location such as the inner wrist.

Size

Some tattoo designs will only look good when drawn as large tattoos. The more detailed tattoo designs are often drawn as oversized tattoos to clearly bring out the details. You should first consider the size of the Roman numeral tattoos that you want before selecting the design so that the tattoo will look good on you.

Consider how many characters you want

The greater the number of characters in your Roman numerals, the more space the tattoo will occupy. This is an important factor to consider as some tattoo designs only suit a few characters. If you are translating an important date such as a birthday, the correct layout is one that will accommodate all the characters while remaining aesthetically appealing.

Choose a design that means something to you

Roman numerals are not just an attractive character advertisement, so you should choose a design that means something special to you. With this type of tattoo, the good designs are those that represent things like your birthday or that of a loved one.

Take some time to think about it

The biggest mistake most people make not only with Roman numerals but other types of tattoos is rushing to get a tattoo. No matter how good you think design is, you should take some time to think and analyze it. Remember that a tattoo is a permanent mark, and therefore if you change your mind about the design once you have it, there is little you can do about it.

Consult an expert

Roman numerals can be very common tattoos, but since they come in various designs, you should consult your tattoo artist or any other expert before choosing a design. Since the artist is more familiar with different designs, he will be in a position to advise you on the design that best suits your style and skin tone.

Roman Numeral Tattoo Fonts

Since Roman numerals are some of the most common forms of letters in tattoos, various fonts can be used to represent these numbers. The following five are the most popular of these fonts.

Serif Tattoo Font: In this font, the numbers are written with small strokes. This font is ideal for people who don’t like numbers with thick or very detailed outlines.

Pointillist Tattoo Source: If you want your numbers to look neat, this is the font to use for your tattoo. Some people also see this font as a form of block type, but the way you look at it, the fact is that it is one of the fanciest typefaces.

Handwriting font: This is a loose style that mimics human writing and for this tattoo it will appear that the artist has drawn the numbers in their own handwriting. This font is a good choice, especially when the tattoo artist is unfamiliar with other types of fonts.

Calligraphy: If you are looking to have a great Roman numeral tattoo on your chest or back, this is the best font to use. What makes this font special is that the numbers are elegant, bold and traditional, and they are also easily distinguishable in case they are inked among other tattoos.

Old English: This font is heavier and also more blocked than calligraphic fonts, making it more suitable when used for larger tattoos. This font is not as common as the others, so you need to make sure the artist knows how to draw it well before using it for your tattoo.

Roman numeral tattoo ideas and designs

1. Tattoos of important dates: These are the most common type of Roman numeral tattoos, but no matter how common they are, they are still a perfect idea for your tattoo. There are many special dates in a person’s life, so you should be able to determine a date that you would like to be written to. Examples of some of the dates you can use for this tattoo include your birthday or a loved one’s birthday, your wedding, a favorite number, or even the date your favorite pet died.

2. 3D Roman numeral: 3D tattoos are now all the rage and therefore, to keep up to date, you should consider having your Roman numerals in 3D. You can have this tattoo design inked anywhere on your body, but a good idea would be to have it in a place where it is easily visible. Since this is a cool tattoo design, you should be able to display it anytime you want and this can only be possible if you inking it somewhere conspicuous like the forearm or wrist.

3. Roman clock: If you don’t have any particular date or number that you would like to have inked in, then you can have your number tattoo like a Roman clock. Instead of having simple numbers inked, the Roman clock will add some spice to your tattoo image.

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