Tattoo question

[suspectclass]

I'm lifting this conversation out of drinkasyoupour's comments, and I'd really love some input. For those of you who have text tattoos: whom did you go to? Are you happy with your results? Did you find the cost to be reasonable? I'm especially asking in terms of the Chicago area. Really, I'm asking in terms of any tattoo artist, but I am looking to get a text tattoo and at least in my preliminary research it's been difficult to find text tattoos in people's portfolios. Anything I'm missing? Maybe it doesn't really matter. Anything any of you inked people can tell me would be really appreciated.

Comments

[whosaidilied.livejournal.com]

OMG I wish you lived here, I'd take you to my fellow.

[cocolola.livejournal.com]

I have all text tattoos, and I have been happiest at Deluxe (where DYP went as well). They do have a minimum of $50, but will do more than one tattoo if it falls within the minimum. Really, a text tattoo is pretty easy - I don't think you need to seek out a specialist, but it is nice to go to someone who won't editorialize about what you're writing on your body.

[drinkasyoupour.livejournal.com]

The best piece of advice I can give you is http://www.myfonts.com. if you have not already picked your font, you can go to the site, type in what your text will read and see how it will look in any font you want. i found several I liked, added them to an album, printed out the album page, picked the font I wanted, took it to Deluxe, gave them the printout and said, "I want this one".

[whenpetalsclose.livejournal.com]

my only contribution is to say that i did it in my own handwriting rather than picking a font, and i have been consistently pleased with myself for doing so.

[(Anonymous)]

i got both my text tattoos in northampton, at (OH SHIT I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME) that place on the second floor, on main street. living art?? oh man. i'm relatively pleased with both of mine- i have times new roman font, which i love love love, and i think the rib tattoo is a bit cleaner than my hip one. but i love the placement for both of 'em, and what they mean.
i think jacqui has gorgeous crisp clear typewriter tattoos. ask her about them- they're on her forearms, and she can probably provide you with more explanation or suggestions than i can.