What to Avoid when Getting a Quote Tattooed

• Misspellings. The most important thing to do before getting your tattoo is to thoroughly CHECK THE SPELLING! **Double-check the spelling and grammar once the transfer has been applied to your skin. Type it all into Google, letter for letter. Be sure, because this is what will eventually be tattooed permanently on you, forever.**
• Misinterpretations. If your quote is in another language, show someone fluent in that language first. That way they can tell you what it says and if there is any other interpretation than the one you know. Once you have confirmed the words and quote are correct from your independent source, take in the exact lettering to your tattoo artist.
• Misquotes. If the quote has more than a few words, physically check it against the actual source. Make sure nothing is missing, there are no wrong words, and it’s in the correct order. Remember, a quote is referencing what someone has said before, not what we think they may have said.
• Illegibility. Don’t allow the actual font of the letters to become too fancy with a lot of flourishes, or your tattoo could become hard to read.
• Trying to Say Too Much. Consider that very long passages, besides being more expensive, become tedious to read. Over time, the letters will blend into one another.