Atelier Hannibal · Macher Studios
Hürth
15 minutes from Cologne. Tattoo and piercing under one roof.
- Address
- Kaulardstraße 21, 50354 Hürth-Efferen
- Tue to Frii
- 11:00 to 18:00
- Satt
- 11:00 to 17:00
- Services
- Tattoo and piercing
LETTERING TATTOOS IN HÜRTH, EUSKIRCHEN AND ERFTSTADT
Lettering that belongs to you.
Names, dates, a sentence or a person's handwriting, drawn for your placement instead of picked from a font menu. In a free consultation we find the lettering style, the size and the Artist who has mastered Lettering.
5.0 from over 600 Google reviews, plus 1 Artist for this style
Free consultationYour Artist sets the priceAt the Atelier or via video call
Good to know
Why is the lettering drawn rather than chosen on a computer?
Because lettering works differently on skin than on paper. A font from a menu is made for the screen: its letters are the same width and height wherever they sit. On the forearm, though, the lettering runs around a curve, on the collarbone it follows an arc, and on the ribs the skin stretches as you breathe. That is why our Artists draw lettering for your placement: letters are adjusted, spacing corrected, flourishes placed where there is room. The result reads cleanly and looks like a tattoo, not a printout. You bring the direction, script, block letters, calligraphy or Chicano script, and the Artist turns it into your lettering.
How small can lettering be?
Smaller than you think is risky. Lines spread slightly over the years, the skin changes, and tightly set letters then run into each other. As a guide: lowercase letters should not be smaller than about five millimetres high, more for script with loops, and the lines need space between them. So a whole sentence won't fit into three centimetres. The finer the lettering, the larger it has to be to stay legible. Your Artist shows you the lettering as a stencil at full size on your skin, so you can see straight away whether everything is legible, and you can enlarge it in the consultation.
Can I have a person's handwriting tattooed?
Yes, it is a particularly beautiful form of lettering and often a keepsake. You need a template: a card, a letter, a signature, or simply a photo of one, as long as it is sharp. Your Artist transfers the handwriting faithfully, only adjusting what would not hold on the skin, such as hairlines that are too thin or loops that are too tight, and discusses every adjustment with you. If several words from different sources are to be combined, they are set so that the hand stays consistent. The placement should be flat and not subject to much strain. The forearm, collarbone and ribs are popular.
How do we avoid spelling and translation mistakes?
With a fixed process. You receive the design in advance and check every letter, date and number. At the appointment the lettering is applied as a stencil, and you read it once more in the mirror before the first line is tattooed. For foreign languages, including Latin or non-Latin characters, please bring a reliable translation, ideally from a person who speaks the language, not from an app. Our Artists check design and legibility, while the correctness of the content is your responsibility, which is why we take time for this together. Once tattooed, a letter can no longer be swapped.
What the price depends on
For Lettering, the length of the text, the size, the typeface and the placement count. A name on the forearm is tattooed quickly, while a sentence over several lines in calligraphy on the ribs needs time for the design and a calm hand. Shading and ornamentation add to that. Your Artist sets the price after the free consultation.
More in the price guide: How much does a tattoo cost?Available at
Your Ateliers and Artists
Artists for this style, across all Ateliers:
Atelier Hannibal · Macher Studios
Euskirchen
This is where it all began. The first Atelier, right in the centre of Euskirchen.
- Address
- Hochstraße 34a, 53879 Euskirchen
- Tue to Satt
- 10:00 to 17:30
- Services
- Tattoo
Operated by Major.ttts, owner Mario Krampf
Erftstadt
Mario's Atelier, just behind the market square in Lechenich.
- Address
- Franz-Busbach-Straße 3a, 50374 Erftstadt-Lechenich
- Appointments
- by arrangement
- Services
- Tattoo
How it works
How you get to your tattoo.
- 01EnquiryTell us what you have in mind. Motif, size and placement can still be open.
- 02Free consultationAt the Atelier or by video call. We introduce you to Artists who suit your idea.
- 03AppointmentYou agree the design, price and appointment directly with your Artist.
What remains is on the skin.
Fineline★★★★★
“I'm so thrilled with the result. The service and the effort you put in is really awesome. This was definitely not my last tattoo from you. Thank you. (Translated from German)”
Mara H.October 2026Hürthtattooed by Camila
Google review · photo shared with permission
★★★★★
“Many other tattoo studios turned down my wish for a cover-up with ‘That's not possible.’ […] Asaf created the cover-up over a longer process, took a lot of time for my wishes and comments and kept adjusting the sketch until I was happy. (Translated from German)”
Michèle B.May 2026Hürthtattooed by Asaf
Google review · photo shared with permission
★★★★★
“From the first consultation to the last needle stroke, it was simply perfect. The team is so warm, and visiting the studio now feels like coming home for me. (Translated from German)”
Euskirchentattooed by Hannibal
Lorena · Customer reviewFrequently asked questions
Which placements suit lettering, and how much does it hurt there?
Forearm, collarbone, ribs, back and fingers are typical. The forearm is comfortable, the ribs and fingers noticeably more sensitive. Guide values are on our body placement pages.
How long does a Lettering tattoo take?
A name or date usually takes under an hour of pure tattooing time, a longer sentence or calligraphy with shading correspondingly longer. Almost always one session.
Can an old name be covered or corrected?
A cover-up is possible, usually with a larger motif that incorporates the lettering. Correcting individual letters is only possible to a limited extent. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly what is realistic.
Video call, payment in instalments, preparation?
The free consultation is available in all three Ateliers or via video call, where you can show references directly. Some of our Artists offer payment in instalments, usually via PayPal or Klarna. Whether they do, on what terms and over what period is decided by the Artist, who will tell you in the consultation. The studio is not involved. More on this on the payment in instalments page. What to bear in mind before your appointment is in the preparation guide.
Free consultation
Send us your wording.
A photo of a person's handwriting helps.