Victorian fonts are a more traditional form of writing with thin, curvy and often intersecting lines that flow out of each end of the letters. Usually the first letter of the first word is separate and a design itself, while the proceeding letters are connected but still in the same style as the first. The letters slant slightly from left to right, mirroring the effect of impeccable handwriting. Most Victorian script tattoos are black with shades of gray, though any color scheme is possible.
Old English letters are thick and stand upright next to each other. They are only slightly connected --- just enough to still constitute a cursive font. The letters are far more block-like than with Victorian script, but the design still allows artists to elaborate the form of each letter. The first letter is often separate from the rest of the word. The lines in Old English letters are large enough to house a high amount of shading and color schemes to add texture and dimension to the script.
Graffiti is a much more modern form of cursive script and can mimic the appearance of either a thick marker or an elaborate spray paint mural. The letters range from the jagged and straight lines of quick street graffiti to the more cohesive and rounded form of patiently painted graffiti art. For the quicker street-look, consider using only one color and filling the letters in completely to mirror the look of a marker. For mural graffiti, use a variety of colors and shades to add a level of vibrancy to the words.
Perhaps the most personal and definitely the most unique of all the fonts is your very own handwriting, or that of a loved one or family member. For instance, if you want to tattoo the name of your mother, ask her to write her signature on a piece of paper and have your artist use it to develop a stencil for a tattoo. The form of these letters are entirely up to you, as are the amounts of color and shading each letter can provide.