2+2=5 Tattoo

[Aaron]

I'm thinking about getting a tattoo on my shoulder of 2+2=5. (It's from the book 1984)

This is the typeface I like the best so far. Any other ideas for a typeface? I want to to be techy-looking.

The typeface is called OCR A Std.




And yes, I am obsessed with that book.

Also, how much would a small tat like that cost?

[DutchBoy]

I like the font.

As for the cost, that's going to depend on who does it, and where you get it done. Higher end shops usually have an shop minimum. They'll charge you a base price regardless of how small it is, and work from there (color, placement, size, how long it takes, etc.) Even a shop without a minimum, though, you're looking at the same criteria.

That one doesn't look like it should be too bad; it's relatively small and I'm assuming you're getting it done in black/grey. It helps that you'll already be taking the design in. I would think that one should be had for $100-$150 maybe. I know that some places might be cheaper, but the ones I go to and inquire in, that's probably what you'd be looking at. Heck, depending on where you go, it might even be more!

Tattoos really are subjective. They vary greatly all across the board. Kind of a crappy answer, but there you go.

I got mine done at Starlight Tattoo in Las Vegas (probably one of the best known shops on the planet and it was over $150 for fairly small piece (I think it's like 2"x2" -- not big and it was a splurge). It really just depends.

[brettallica]

I'd be willing to bet that'll cost around $100 as well, depending on size of course. I'm guessing you're not going with a full chest plate size for this and are thinking something like ~2"x4". In that case, yeah, probably like $100.

I'll see if I can find any better fonts, but I think you've pretty much nailed it. That's great for what you're trying to do, I think.

[DutchBoy]

Part of the problem these days is that tattoos are becoming so prevalent, and so many people are getting them, that prices on the whole are kind of going up.

It's not impossible to find them at less cost anymore, but people are getting way more particular about what they put on themselves; the quality, etc. They're not just going to the flash boards anymore, but getting custom pieces more and more frequently.

Artists know this, and they know customers will pay more, and they are charging more.

That one still shouldn't be too bad, though.

[FindYourWay]

Cool concept, for sure. I'm not that into the font you have chosen so far, it's OK, but not great. Here are a couple I quickly did, that I like to help you on your final decision. I also, do not think the cost will that much, as it is a very simple design and from your example, no color.

Let me know if you need the font.

[DutchBoy]

Originally Posted by FindYourWay

Cool concept, for sure. I'm not that into the font you have chosen so far, it's OK, but not great. Here are a couple I quickly did, that I like to help you on your final decision. I also, do not think the cost will that much, as it is a very simple design and from your example, no color.

Let me know if you need the font.

That 2nd one's pretty dope.

The 1st looks like a Star Trek font to me. Not that that's a bad thing...

[FindYourWay]

Originally Posted by DutchBoy

That 2nd one's pretty dope.

The 1st looks like a Star Trek font to me. Not that that's a bad thing...

Yea, I like #2 better.

[DonRSD]

no tats for me and im 29.

the dumbest shit ever was the 'barbed wire' fad that now looks stupid.

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by FindYourWay

Cool concept, for sure. I'm not that into the font you have chosen so far, it's OK, but not great. Here are a couple I quickly did, that I like to help you on your final decision. I also, do not think the cost will that much, as it is a very simple design and from your example, no color.

Let me know if you need the font.

I love both of those fonts. I'm not familiar with the theme of 1984, so maybe they're better matches to the origin concept than what the OP had. The ones you posted have a very "techy" and "advanced" feel to them (which I personally like), while the OP has more of a "I'm a 1970s robot and I need numbers to look like this so I can read them" feel. Not sure which makes more sense for this application. The fonts in the OP feel more vintage to me.

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by Aaron

I'm thinking about getting a tattoo on my shoulder of 2+2=5. (It's from the book 1984)

This is the typeface I like the best so far. Any other ideas for a typeface? I want to to be techy-looking.

The typeface is called OCR A Std.




And yes, I am obsessed with that book.

Also, how much would a small tat like that cost?

Is this a tribute to dyslexia

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by RustyK94

Is this a tribute to dyslexia

Someone needs to google "dyslexia" I guess...........

As far as the cost..... what size will this be? in terms of height of the letters? I'd guess You're looking at $80-$100 for all black, no shading, no color.

I also like the concept though.... The book has held the test of time..... so there's no reason it won't be every bit as relevant 30 years from now, as it is now

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Someone needs to google "dyslexia" I guess...........

As far as the cost..... what size will this be? in terms of height of the letters? I'd guess You're looking at $80-$100 for all black, no shading, no color.

I also like the concept though.... The book has held the test of time..... so there's no reason it won't be every bit as relevant 30 years from now, as it is now

Actually numeracy is part of dyslexia i should no i have it.

And yeah 1984 is a great book but im hardly going to tattoo any of it to my body.

Let's on the bases of that logic tattoo some Shakespeare to my a$$

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by RustyK94

Actually numeracy is part of dyslexia i should no i have it.

And yeah 1984 is a great book but im hardly going to tattoo any of it to my body.

Let's on the bases of that logic tattoo some Shakespeare to my a$$

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" perhaps?

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by Rob71

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" perhaps?

Actually im Scottish and the only thing that's rotten right now is the MP's claims.

[Brandon]

Tattoos are so conformist.

[demers_60]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Tattoos are so conformist.

Ditto.

[demers_60]

Originally Posted by anomynous

But given that less people don't have tattoos than have them, isn't it also conformist to have a tattoo?

I have to disagree that more people don't have them than do.

[Aaron]

Got it

[anomynous]

Originally Posted by demers_60

I have to disagree that more people don't have them than do.

Wow, I completely butchered what I meant to say. I don't even know how that happened.

What I meant is:

Since there are more people that don't have tats than people that do, isn't it conformist to NOT have a tattoo?

Also, I don't like that "coexist" tattoo, but that might be because I see it on bumper stickers on every other car on campus, so I'm sick of seeing it.

[DeadDog]

As someone else said, prices are pretty subjective. However, given the overall simplicity of the tattoo I wouldn't expect to pay over $60 for that. Alot of artists have a rate of $100 an hour, and that would probably only take 30 minutes max.

Definitely look around for a good shop/artist though. Even though the tatto is simple, straight and clean lines are a must so that it looks nice. As long as its something you'll like for the rest of your life, you won't regret it. You only live once and you should definitely do what makes you happy.