Chicano lettering ideas
Chicano lettering made on FontVibe. Use one and put your own name or saying in.
What to write in chicano lettering
Family names, barrios and sayings that suit chicano script, line by line.
Family
Family names and words for family are at the heart of chicano lettering.
Spanish lines
Short Spanish lines are a tradition; a few words leave room for the swashes.
Remembrance
Chicano lettering often carries the name of someone who has passed, with their years.
Places
A neighborhood or a city is a common choice; pick one that is yours.
Chicano fonts and styles
Chicano scripts and the black and grey styles that go with them.
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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
- 1Check accents and ñ, they are part of the spelling: Hernández, Peña, Mamá
- 2Leave out symbols you do not mean to wear: teardrops, three dots and the numbers 13 and 14 are read as gang signs
- 3Plan for size: chicano lettering reads best as an arc across the stomach, chest or back, or as one line on the forearm
- 4Ask your artist about the black and grey shading; it is built up on skin
- 5Bring the flat design so your artist can trace the letters
Sources: Tattoodo — Chicano tattoo style guide · Tattoodo — Choosing a tattoo font that stands the test of time
Sizes and files
| Shape | Free download | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Wide (3:2) | 2496 × 1664 px PNG | A family name across the stomach or upper back |
| Panoramic (21:9) | 3136 × 1344 px PNG | One line on the forearm or along the collarbone |
| Square (1:1) | 2048 × 2048 px PNG | A short word on the calf or shoulder |
| Tall (2:3) | 1664 × 2496 px PNG | A name down the spine or the side |
Your artist resizes the reference to the size you agree on.
Tags in Chicano tattoo lettering
Every tag used on this page — each opens the designs, fonts and styles that share it.
Chicano lettering questions
How to make a chicano lettering design
- 1Write the wordsType the family name, barrio, saying or name you want, with accents and ñ exactly as they should be inked.
- 2Say where it goesUpper back, stomach, chest or forearm: chicano lettering changes shape with the placement, arched or straight.
- 3Check the accentsRead every letter and accent. If one is wrong, open Edit and say which.
- 4Show your artistDownload it as a PNG or JPG and bring it to your appointment.
Chicano lettering ideas
Chicano lettering made on FontVibe. Use one and put your own name or saying in.
What to write in chicano lettering
Family names, barrios and sayings that suit chicano script, line by line.
Family
Family names and words for family are at the heart of chicano lettering.
Spanish lines
Short Spanish lines are a tradition; a few words leave room for the swashes.
Remembrance
Chicano lettering often carries the name of someone who has passed, with their years.
Places
A neighborhood or a city is a common choice; pick one that is yours.
Chicano fonts and styles
Chicano scripts and the black and grey styles that go with them.
AI fonts 11Browse all AI fonts
AI styles 3Browse 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
- 1Check accents and ñ, they are part of the spelling: Hernández, Peña, Mamá
- 2Leave out symbols you do not mean to wear: teardrops, three dots and the numbers 13 and 14 are read as gang signs
- 3Plan for size: chicano lettering reads best as an arc across the stomach, chest or back, or as one line on the forearm
- 4Ask your artist about the black and grey shading; it is built up on skin
- 5Bring the flat design so your artist can trace the letters
Sources: Tattoodo — Chicano tattoo style guide · Tattoodo — Choosing a tattoo font that stands the test of time
Sizes and files
| Shape | Free download | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Wide (3:2) | 2496 × 1664 px PNG | A family name across the stomach or upper back |
| Panoramic (21:9) | 3136 × 1344 px PNG | One line on the forearm or along the collarbone |
| Square (1:1) | 2048 × 2048 px PNG | A short word on the calf or shoulder |
| Tall (2:3) | 1664 × 2496 px PNG | A name down the spine or the side |
Your artist resizes the reference to the size you agree on.
Tags in Chicano tattoo lettering
Every tag used on this page — each opens the designs, fonts and styles that share it.
Chicano lettering questions
How to make a chicano lettering design
- 1Write the wordsType the family name, barrio, saying or name you want, with accents and ñ exactly as they should be inked.
- 2Say where it goesUpper back, stomach, chest or forearm: chicano lettering changes shape with the placement, arched or straight.
- 3Check the accentsRead every letter and accent. If one is wrong, open Edit and say which.
- 4Show your artistDownload it as a PNG or JPG and bring it to your appointment.