What actually changes.
Photograph the handwriting straight on with calm, even light. In Vector Boy you separate paper and shadow from the actual line, inspect the vector shape and create a clear reference for the appointment.
The result is a basis for discussion, not a finished tattoo instruction. Size, placement, ageing, minimum gaps and any necessary redrawing belong with the tattoo artist.
What to bring to the consultation
- The unchanged original photograph as reference
- A cleaned black-and-white version
- A scalable PDF or SVG
- Notes about characteristics that must remain
Step by step.
- Photograph the note or letter without shadows.
- Bring in every important stroke with Black level.
- Fade folds and paper texture carefully.
- Remove only clearly unrelated marks with the lasso.
- Keep smoothing low and compare with the original.
- Bring both original and cleaned reference to the consultation.
Vector Boy does not replace the creative or professional work of a tattoo studio. Have the artwork, scale and feasibility checked before tattooing.
Questions before export.
Should I mirror the handwriting myself?
No. Bring a normally readable reference. The studio prepares the transfer for the chosen placement.
Can I keep small wobbles?
Yes. Use little smoothing and Bézier simplification and compare frequently with the original.
Is the vector file enough for the tattoo?
It helps with clean scaling, but the tattoo artist must decide how the design can be applied.