Old English Tattoo Font Generator - Gothic Lettering

Design stunning tattoos with authentic Old English fonts and blackletter tattoo text. Perfect for gothic lettering, classic phrases, and professional tattoo art. Copy and paste ready for your artist!

Fraktur Gothic

๐”‰๐”ฏ๐”ž๐”จ๐”ฑ๐”ฒ๐”ฏ ๐”Š๐”ฌ๐”ฑ๐”ฅ๐”ฆ๐” 

Gothic Blackletter

๐”Š๐”ฌ๐”ฑ๐”ฅ๐”ฆ๐”  ๐”…๐”ฉ๐”ž๐” ๐”จ๐”ฉ๐”ข๐”ฑ๐”ฑ๐”ข๐”ฏ

Medieval Script

๐‘€๐‘’๐’น๐’พ๐‘’๐“‹๐’ถ๐“ ๐’ฎ๐’ธ๐“‡๐’พ๐“…๐“‰

Bold Medieval Script

๐“‘๐“ธ๐“ต๐“ญ ๐“œ๐“ฎ๐“ญ๐“ฒ๐“ฎ๐“ฟ๐“ช๐“ต

Double-Struck Medieval

๐”ป๐• ๐•ฆ๐•“๐•๐•–-๐•Š๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•ฆ๐•”๐•œ

Bubble Text

โ’ทโ“คโ“‘โ“‘โ“›โ“” โ“‰โ“”โ“งโ“ฃ

Square Text

๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ†€๐Ÿ†„๐Ÿ…ฐ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…ด ๐Ÿ†ƒ๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ†‡๐Ÿ†ƒ

Parenthesized

โ’ซโ’œโ’ญโ’ โ’ฉโ’ฏโ’ฃโ’ โ’ฎโ’คโ’ตโ’ โ’น

Small Caps

Sแดแด€สŸสŸ Cแด€แด˜s Sแด›สสŸแด‡

Monospace

๐™ผ๐š˜๐š—๐š˜๐šœ๐š™๐šŠ๐šŒ๐šŽ ๐šƒ๐šŽ๐šก๐š

Bold Text

๐—•๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜

Italic Text

๐ผ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘‡๐‘’๐‘ฅ๐‘ก

Bold Italic

๐˜ฝ๐™ค๐™ก๐™™ ๐™„๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™˜

Sans-Serif

๐–ฒ๐–บ๐—‡๐—Œ-๐–ฒ๐–พ๐—‹๐—‚๐–ฟ ๐–ณ๐–พ๐—‘๐—

Bold Sans-Serif

๐—•๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€-๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ณ

Italic Sans-Serif

๐˜๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค ๐˜š๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ด-๐˜š๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ง

Bold Italic Sans

๐™„๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™˜ ๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฃ๐™จ

Tiny Text

แต€โฑโฟสธ แต€แต‰หฃแต— หขแต—สธหกแต‰

Mirrored Text

ษฟoษฟษฟiM ษŸxษ˜T

Upside Down

uสoแ—ก วpแด‰sdโˆฉ

Tattoo Placement & Sizing Guide

  • โ€ข Forearm: Minimum 1.5" height for Old English readability
  • โ€ข Chest: 2-3" height ideal for chest pieces
  • โ€ข Back: Can go up to 4"+ for full back pieces
  • โ€ข Wrist: Simple fonts work better at 1" height
  • โ€ข Sleeve: Consider wrapping text around arm curves
  • โ€ข Neck: Keep simple & bold for visibility

Popular Words

LOVE
STRENGTH
FAITH
FAMILY
RESPECT
HONOR
COURAGE
WISDOM
BLESSED
LOYALTY
FREEDOM
TRUTH
HOPE
DREAM
LEGACY

โœจ Classic Tattoo Phrases & Latin Quotes

Popular phrases perfect for Old English tattoo lettering. Each phrase includes meaning and translation.

CARPE DIEM
Seize the day
MEMENTO MORI
Remember you will die
AMOR VINCIT OMNIA
Love conquers all
FORTIS FORTUNA ADIUVAT
Fortune helps the brave
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
In this sign you will conquer
ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME
Only God can judge me
FAMILIA
Family
VERITAS
Truth
VIVERE MILITARE EST
To live is to fight
AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT
Fortune favors the bold
SEMPER FIDELIS
Always faithful
VENI VIDI VICI
I came, I saw, I conquered
TEMPUS FUGIT
Time flies
NEVER GIVE UP
Never give up
STAY STRONG
Stay strong
BORN TO BE FREE
Born to be free
BLESSED
Blessed
WARRIOR
Warrior
IMMORTAL
Immortal
MMXXIV
2024 (Roman numerals)

๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Send these phrases to your tattoo artist as style references for Old English gothic lettering.

โ“ Tattoo Font FAQ - Complete Artist Guide

Will Unicode Gothic fonts look good on my tattoo?

Yes! Unicode fonts are just for reference - your tattoo artist will redraw the text by hand using the Gothic style as a guide. The final tattoo won't depend on device font support.

What if the fonts don't display properly on Android/old iOS?

No problem! Screenshot the Gothic text or send the converted text directly to your tattoo artist. They'll use it as a style reference for the actual tattooing process.

How do I communicate the font style to my tattoo artist?

Show them the Gothic text examples, take screenshots, or print them out. Most artists are familiar with Old English and Blackletter styles and can recreate them perfectly.

Are these fonts suitable for small tattoos?

Gothic fonts work best for medium to large tattoos due to their intricate details. For small tattoos, consider simpler lettering or discuss with your artist about adapting the style.

Can I mix Gothic fonts with other tattoo elements?

Absolutely! Gothic lettering pairs beautifully with roses, skulls, crosses, and medieval imagery. Your artist can help integrate the text seamlessly with other design elements.

Are these Old English fonts tattoo-ready for professional use?

Absolutely! Our Old English tattoo fonts are specifically optimized for tattoo machine use with proper line thickness, spacing, and historical accuracy. Each Gothic blackletter font is tested for tattoo readability and has been used by professional tattoo artists worldwide for sleeve tattoos, chest pieces, forearm lettering, and back tattoos.

Which Old English style works best for different tattoo placements?

Gothic blackletter fonts work best for smaller tattoos like wrist and forearm pieces, while ornate Fraktur styles suit larger tattoos like chest pieces, back tattoos, and sleeve designs. For neck tattoos, choose bold Gothic styles. Medieval manuscript fonts are perfect for detailed shoulder and thigh tattoos.

Do Old English tattoo fonts age well over time?

Old English tattoo fonts with thicker lines and simpler Gothic designs age beautifully and maintain readability for decades. Avoid ultra-thin blackletter lines and overly complex medieval details for long-lasting tattoos that won't blur or fade poorly over time.

What are the most popular Old English tattoo words and phrases?

Popular Old English tattoo words include "STRENGTH," "FAMILY," "FAITH," "LOYALTY," and "HONOR." Classic Latin phrases like "CARPE DIEM," "MEMENTO MORI," and "AMOR VINCIT OMNIA" are frequently requested in Gothic blackletter fonts. These words and phrases look authentic in medieval manuscript styles.

Can I use these fonts for tattoo shop marketing and business cards?

Yes! Our Old English fonts are perfect for tattoo shop branding, business cards, signage, and marketing materials. The Gothic blackletter styles convey professionalism and authenticity, making them ideal for traditional tattoo shops, medieval-themed businesses, and artistic branding projects.

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