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5 Graffiti Handstyle Mistakes

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I thought I'd make a vid outlining some common mistakes I see when people start out tagging and doing their hand style. Hopefully some of these tips and tricks can help others improve. Obviously I'm not the soul authority on this topic so feedback is welcome. Just understand these mistakes will not apply to everyone and everyone's individual style. They are simply broad things I've picked up on. Enjoy the vid and let me know your thoughts Link to the large green marker I use:    • Magic Ink Markers || Graffiti Review + Buf...   Link to cool lil vid tagging rapper names    • Video   Make sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video!! ...more
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Intro

0:00

Ebilishments don't make a good tag

0:57

Focus on the actual letters

1:25

Keep it simple, the other details can come later

2:02

Control your letter sizes and spacing

2:36

Make your letters consistent with each other

3:13

but make sure there's a logic to them

4:27

Big, expensive, drippy doesn't equal good

5:01

Again, focus on the letter structures

5:28

Practice with thin pens or thin markers

5:50

Same point goes for spray paint as well

6:15

Don't waste money when your style isn't there yet

6:41

A handstyle should be like muscle memory

6:58

Don't think too much about it

7:15

Dont try to recreate that one tag you liked exactly

7:37

Practice those quick and dirty tags

8:02

Mistakes are ok, just practice the motion

8:16

4. It's not a sketch, it's a tag!

8:34

Your blackbook isn't the streets

8:47

Planning ahead won't prepare you

9:24

Practice in the environment your alming for

9:41
5 Graffiti Handstyle Mistakes
23KLikes
884,543Views
2018Apr 7
I thought I'd make a vid outlining some common mistakes I see when people start out tagging and doing their hand style. Hopefully some of these tips and tricks can help others improve. Obviously I'm not the soul authority on this topic so feedback is welcome. Just understand these mistakes will not apply to everyone and everyone's individual style. They are simply broad things I've picked up on. Enjoy the vid and let me know your thoughts Link to the large green marker I use:    • Magic Ink Markers || Graffiti Review + Buf...   Link to cool lil vid tagging rapper names    • Video   Make sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video!!

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