input: [Reference Type] Computer type / font [Drawbacks] Some computer fonts will need to be modified to work well as a tattoo. If you want a tattooist to “freehand” writing for you, best is to find samples of the style (or styles you like (cursive, “thug,” Gothic, etc.). TIP: Many TattooFinder.com designs contain a multitude of words in various writing styles, and you can use only the text in these designs as reference of a style you like and not whatever design is included. Many tattooists will be able to take whatever letters are provided in that reference to recreate the “missing” letters needed and match that style. [Benefits] 
output: Tattoos of the written word have continued to grow in popularity (some tattooists specialize in this work, others won’t do it at all). Computer fonts / typefaces can be used as reference for tattoos of writing (and many tattooists provide many font samples in their shops). Because writing is basically line art, just about ANY handwriting can also easily be used as tattoo reference (tattooists will simply trace it for their stencils). Tattooists too can oftentimes “freehand” more common “tattoo writing” styles, but be prepared to tell them you don’t like what they’ve produced if you’re not happy with it.