Lettering Tattoo

Lettering Tattoo Istanbul

A lettering tattoo renders names, dates and meaningful quotes on the skin with carefully designed typography. At Bosphorus Ink in Istanbul, our artists specialise in lettering and design at our Beşiktaş (Fulya) and Pendik studios. For an elegant, lasting lettering tattoo, we are the right address in Istanbul.

Session Time
30 min - 3 hours
Healing Time
2-3 weeks surface healing
Suitable Areas
Arm, forearm, back, leg
Longevity
Stays clear for a long time with proper care

What is a lettering tattoo?

Lettering designs names, dates, coordinates and meaningful quotes with handwriting, calligraphy, gothic or modern fonts. Font choice, spacing and placement determine legibility.

What matters in a lettering tattoo?

Font and size must be chosen correctly so thin letters do not merge over time. Our design-focused artists such as Çağrı and Berf compose your text to be both beautiful and lasting.

How We Work

1
Free Consultation
We listen to your idea on WhatsApp or in-studio and assess feasibility.
2
Custom Design
We create an original design tailored to your skin and chosen placement.
3
Sterile Application
Hospital-grade hygiene, single-use needles and autoclave sterilisation.
4
Aftercare Support
We provide an aftercare guide and ongoing support during healing.

Our Artists

Çağrı

Çağrı

Designer

Çağrı is an experienced tattoo designer and studio manager with years of industry exper...
Berf

Berf

Fineline / Minimal

Having transferred her graphic design foundation to the art of tattooing in 2019, our a...
Sude

Sude

Tattoo Artist

Black & Grey Realism Color (Abstract, watercolor etc.) Fineline Micro Realism
Bekir

Bekir

Tattoo Artist

New school Old school Colorwork Dotwork Linework
Artem

Artem

Tattoo Artist

Realism / Cover-up
Rıdvan

Rıdvan

Tattoo Artist

Blackwork Whip Shading Fine Line Black & Grey Ornamental Anime
Melike

Melike

Tattoo Artist

Black & Grey Realism Microrealism Color Microrealism Black & Grey
Ramazan

Ramazan

Tattoo Artist

Color Realism, Avant-garde, Cover up, Hyper Realism, Black&Grey
Gizem

Gizem

Piercier

Gizem is a professional piercing artist with 5 years of experience, specialising in all...
Buse

Buse

Piercier, Designer

Buse is a professional piercing artist with 6 years of experience, specialising in all ...
Enes

Enes

Black & Grey Realism Microrealism Color Microrealism Black & Grey

Enes is a tattoo artist specialising in black & grey realism and micro realism. He also...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do small lettering tattoos blur over time?

In very thin, small text letters may merge over time. Our artist recommends a minimum size and font that preserves legibility.

Do I need an appointment or accept walk-ins?

For small designs we accept walk-ins subject to availability. For larger pieces we recommend a WhatsApp consultation first.

Do you have English or German-speaking artists?

Yes, our team includes English- and German-speaking artists; you can handle everything in your own language.

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Contact us on WhatsApp for a free design consultation at our Beşiktaş and Pendik studios in Istanbul.

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