Also, hope I can find that book in Kinokuniya. Next year, I has a subject in publication design ! Just wanna share that :)

Now I just need metal versions of FF Meta Serif and Feijoa and I’ll be set.

Sure I’ve got them in the garage somewhere ;)

Madame is very nice. I love the OpenType options in it.

I agree with Nour on having black type on white for the Font Wall, but some kind of periodic table is also a great idea.

I’m glad people liked the wallpapers. I was hoping maybe someone with better resources might be inspired to do some more. I don’t have a press or anything. I just got a few fonts because they are so beautiful to look at and touch. The wallpapers are using 12pt Goudy Old Style and 14pt Engravers Old English. Maybe that gives you an idea of how macro the photos are. I really want some punches, but those are a little harder to come by. I would love to do more pictures when I have time. Any requests? Now I just need metal versions of FF Meta Serif and Feijoa and I’ll be set.

@TYPOJUNKIE
Thanks for the Poetica font suggestion. It’s certainly a beautiful font, but I think it will be a little too flashy for me. I’m getting a tattoo as a personal reminder, and I don’t really care if nobody sees it. For something that might be hidden and that I will likely see every day, I need a classic and unobtrusive font. I realise my approach is a little different to most. Thanks again for your help!

@Pedro
The script version of Andrade Pro is fantastic! Thanks for pointing it out. It is an elegant and classic font, one which I’ll consider. Thanks for you help.

@Thomas
Thanks for those two very useful links. Both groups had some great inspiration and I’ve even added some new contacts to my profile. I’m tending towards a simple, open font so that when fading and thickening of the lines occur, the font will still be legible.

@Mandy
Your advice was exactly what I was looking for, so thank you. I’ll have to reconsider my approach now. Looking at the flickr links Thomas sent me confirms what you have said. Back to the drawing board for me! My tattoo will be done by a friend who I trust, and I’ll go in to the shop in early January and chat with him. Thank you.
Also, I guess the ageing process that a tattoo undergoes can be positive. I’ve never thought about it in that way.

@Robert
I’m glad someone else is benefiting from my request for help! I don’t feel so bad hogging this comment space now. I think a specially designed ‘tattoo’ typeface would be a great idea!

@All
I just found this very interesting article on type and tattoos.

@Diane Zerr
I like Feel Script for its unique playful look, but it’s just not my style, I’m afraid. I think it would look great as a tattoo, but for something personal that I’m going to see everyday, I would definitely prefer something more plain. Thank you for the suggestion though. I’d encourage anyone considering a type tattoo to check out Feel Script as I think it is a very suitable tattoo face.

@Leah
I most certainly will update you all once I’ve got it! I must warn you though, that it’s probably going to be rather disappointing to look at. I’m going for classic and plain so that I won’t tire of it too quickly.

Wow, what a long comment!

Hope you don’t mind, but I took your logo concept and did a few of variations. I like the concept, but you’re right about the ‘Happy Toilets’ thing. :) so I just simplified it. Here’s what I came up with:

5-minute concept. Problem is, it could be mistaken for a ‘Happy Toilets’ sign…

Leah
Not creepy at all :) Thanks for your continued contributions and kind words. It’s the contributors that make a site.

Also, I’m looking forward to your article on metal type. I realize you’re not an expert on it, and I suppose if I wanted an expert’s view, I’d go looking for a book all about it. (Not a bad idea… perhaps I’ll add that to the growing “Library List”.) But what I like about your articles is your perspective, and the way you’re able to make a subject both clear to a neophyte, and interesting to a connoisseur. As the busy comments make clear, it’s good reading! :)

And just so it doesn’t seem like I’m kissing arse, I’ll stop the compliments… now.