I have been asked several times to do calligraphy specifically intended to be used as a tattoo. However, as far as I can tell, no one has actually done it!  Would you tattoo? 

​From Neither Snow.

​From Betsy Dunlap

I love the idea of illustrating your body, but I have always been worried I would get tired of any tattoo. These temporary tats from Tattly.com are a cool alternate to permanece.

​I don't know about the neck one! Even the temporary one looks painful!

This is part one of a series I am calling "Unexpected Lettering" showing unusual and unique ways to use hand lettered work. Have you seen any unique uses of calligraphy or lettering that you want to share? ​Email me here.