American traditional tattoo ideas
American traditional tattoos made on FontVibe. Use one and change the motif or banner.
What to describe for a traditional tattoo
Classic flash motifs and what to put on the banner.
Motif
Classic flash motifs come from old sailor and military tattoos; pick one that fits your story.
Sources: Wikipedia — American traditional
Banner text
A banner holds one short word or name.
Colors
The palette is small: black plus solid red, green and yellow.
Placement
Traditional designs are made to fit one spot as a single piece.
American traditional styles and fonts
The American traditional style and the banner fonts that go with it.
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Other tattoo designs to make
Each kind of tattoo has its own page, with ideas, lettering and a checklist. All Tattoo →
Before you book: checklist and sizes
Before you book
- 1Keep it bold: solid red, yellow and green inside thick black outlines are what stay clear on skin for a lifetime
- 2Keep banner text to one or two words
- 3Give the design enough size for the outlines to have room
- 4Expect your artist to redraw it in their own line; the design is the starting point
- 5Bring the flat design to the consultation
Sources: Wikipedia — American traditional
Sizes and files
| Shape | Free download | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Tall (2:3) | 1664 × 2496 px PNG | Forearm, calf or thigh pieces |
| Square (1:1) | 2048 × 2048 px PNG | A heart, a panther head or a hand piece |
| Wide (3:2) | 2496 × 1664 px PNG | An eagle across the chest |
| Panoramic (21:9) | 3136 × 1344 px PNG | A banner or a band around the arm |
Your artist resizes the reference to the size you agree on.
Tags in American traditional tattoo
Every tag used on this page — each opens the designs, fonts and styles that share it.
American traditional tattoo questions
How to make an American traditional tattoo design
- 1Pick the motifSay the motif, a swallow, rose, panther, anchor or eagle, the placement and any name for the banner.
- 2GenerateFontVibe draws bold black outlines with a few solid colors, in classic flash style.
- 3Check the bannerRead any banner text letter by letter; open Edit to fix a word or swap a color.
- 4Show your artistDownload it as a PNG or JPG and take it to your appointment.
American traditional tattoo ideas
American traditional tattoos made on FontVibe. Use one and change the motif or banner.
What to describe for a traditional tattoo
Classic flash motifs and what to put on the banner.
Motif
Classic flash motifs come from old sailor and military tattoos; pick one that fits your story.
Sources: Wikipedia — American traditional
Banner text
A banner holds one short word or name.
Colors
The palette is small: black plus solid red, green and yellow.
Placement
Traditional designs are made to fit one spot as a single piece.
American traditional styles and fonts
The American traditional style and the banner fonts that go with it.
AI styles 2Browse all styles
Other tattoo designs to make
Each kind of tattoo has its own page, with ideas, lettering and a checklist. All Tattoo →
Before you book: checklist and sizes
Before you book
- 1Keep it bold: solid red, yellow and green inside thick black outlines are what stay clear on skin for a lifetime
- 2Keep banner text to one or two words
- 3Give the design enough size for the outlines to have room
- 4Expect your artist to redraw it in their own line; the design is the starting point
- 5Bring the flat design to the consultation
Sources: Wikipedia — American traditional
Sizes and files
| Shape | Free download | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Tall (2:3) | 1664 × 2496 px PNG | Forearm, calf or thigh pieces |
| Square (1:1) | 2048 × 2048 px PNG | A heart, a panther head or a hand piece |
| Wide (3:2) | 2496 × 1664 px PNG | An eagle across the chest |
| Panoramic (21:9) | 3136 × 1344 px PNG | A banner or a band around the arm |
Your artist resizes the reference to the size you agree on.
Tags in American traditional tattoo
Every tag used on this page — each opens the designs, fonts and styles that share it.
American traditional tattoo questions
How to make an American traditional tattoo design
- 1Pick the motifSay the motif, a swallow, rose, panther, anchor or eagle, the placement and any name for the banner.
- 2GenerateFontVibe draws bold black outlines with a few solid colors, in classic flash style.
- 3Check the bannerRead any banner text letter by letter; open Edit to fix a word or swap a color.
- 4Show your artistDownload it as a PNG or JPG and take it to your appointment.