Most charges come by the hour – less experienced artists charge $75 – $100 per hour, while studio top dogs’ prices reach as much as $500 for an hour’s work. Having a clear understanding of your artist’s hourly rate and an expected length of time to take to complete your written piece is the best way to gauge the potential cost.

Are name tattoos bad luck?

Name tattoos are some of the most popular and sentimental bits of ink any man can opt for. They are not inherently bad luck – quite the contrary. When you think about your children, loved ones, or even the deceased people special to you, written tattoos are immensely important, and are well worth the permanent commitment.

Where men tend to have issues with luck and the written word tattoo comes under the umbrella of relationships. Statistically, tattoos most engendering regret from their subjects lie within relationships that have ended. 

Laser tattoo removal is gaining traction but can be very expensive. Most requests start with lovers’ names needing to be removed. This is also the case for many cover up tattoos, which can be tricky to execute and often need the services of expert tattoo artists to undertake to satisfaction.

It’s highly recommended to take the cautious approach and stick only to absolutes — kids, parents, family, and football team — when choosing to get a name tattoo.