Good Ol' English Tattoos

Undoubtedly, "Old English Text" is one of the favorite thing for letterings. It's bold, tough and classic look makes it a tough option for some tough people who wants to clearly state their minds.

done by Dimas Praja, 2012

daughter's name, done by Dimas Praja, 2008

done by Dimas Praja, 2011

done by Dimas Praja, 2009

parents' name. done by Lois, 2010.

Social Distortion's avid fan. done by Lois, 2010

done by Dimas Praja, 2011

It's always a self-expression...of ideals, praying, love, and also a statement; for it looks very clear across your chest or in the upper-backs. oh well, bold will hold :)

The Lion of Judah tattoo

One day on June, we got Mr Marthin,  a guest from Jakarta, who already booked the slot to be tattooed by Dimas Praja a week before he came to Jogjakarta. He wanted a red lion, inside his ‘torn’ flesh. He also mentioned some letterings to be added, but hadn’t send the design until the day. It was Hebrew lettering, completed the Lion of Judah.

The Lion of Judah, done by Dimas Praja on Marthin Lumingkewas

The Hebrew lettering below the lion is ”yehochanan”, which means god’s grace or god’s favor (god’s supplication). After this was finished on his right arm, he wanted to add another lettering on his left arm as a pair for “yehochanan”. The other one is in Latin.

Semper Fidelis, the Latin for "Always Faithful", often shortened to 'Semper Fi'