5 Graffiti Handstyle Mistakes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- 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
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having messy handwriting actually helped me with tagging when i started because i already had such a good flow from writing in shitty half cursive lol
same bro
Yea I know what you mean lool
shout out to my high school benchmate who couldn't read my notes ily
Same lmaoooo
@@shrimpfry880 i graduated last year and miss it bro i took my time for granted in there.
When you wanna be rebellious but you also want to follow rules
Action Yuri lolololol the irony
more of quidelines anyway eh?
“When you wanna be rebellious but you also want to follow the guidelines” - that sounds even worse!🤣
facts
LOL that's hilarious
the golden rule, keep it simple
For those who it applies to. Some people can actually tag wild style beautifully. Not just basically writing print letters with a tweak on em here and there. Push yourself
That dont always work
Ya if you’re a toy golden rule lmao!
Noone ever said that's the golden rule. Maybe it's youtube graffiti golden rule, for bitches. Thanks for pointing that out.
Yeah i learned that with my tag
1st mistake using a marker that’s almost running out of ink 😂😂
KING RYMEZ 04 flare tag lol
I like. That look tho
lmaoo was literally me tonight
Not a mistake, well mayb here it is but you can deffinitly make a almost empty marker work... Like George Rodriquez said, flaretags!
Bruh stopped listening after the first tag. Looking like comic sans. dried up ole crusty ass crayola
I gotta give it to you. Your advice wasn’t what I expected it to be until I watched your video halfway through.
I’ve been into graff about 30 years and when I first started hitting the streets of NYC in 89-90, it was all about trying to make jifs and catching tags. In the early to mid 90’s when German tips etc. were introduced, fat cap tags were a must. No exceptions. To my demise, my hand style never improved, yet, I thought I had style.
Then in ‘97, one of the best and most unique writers out of the 5 boros of New York happened to be a neighbor of mine. We became friends and he changed my entire outlook on writing and can control. No more fat caps (he despised them) and strictly stock caps was how he would advise me to tag and practice while on the go. Utilizing my shoulder, elbow, and wrist was how I learned how to write on the biggest and smallest surface with spray paint and never drip.
Over time, other writers would ask about me and admire style, since I became the latest member of my neighbors crew. We bombed hard for many years since then.
That said, my weapons of choice for sharpening my skills on paper are: pencils for slow controlled movement when experimenting with styles and ideas. Second, my favorite and most preferred choice for bringing those ideas to life are Sharpie Ultra Fine Point markers. They help me keep a steady flow when writing with little to no mistakes. I think quick when using them, because I try not to oversaturate my tags, outlines etc. with ink.
My #1 advice is to start simple and refine your style. Don’t rush it or try to be unique from the jump. After refining your style, play with it and make it your own. Be creative. Have a signature style. Don’t bite! Also, progression is important. Too many writers are stubborn and are afraid of change. Utilize the surface you write on...take up space, learn how to write backwards, upside down, vertical, diagonal etc. Be progressive!
Thulsa Doom who were the biggest back then?
@@xdef1ne Biggest writers in NYC during the 90's, you mean? Wow! There were so many. Too many to list. Anyone hitting the streets hard back then was influential in some way shape or form. A lot of writers focused on creativity and wanted to standout. It was all about hand styles and unique throw ups, because we had to attack the streets hard and swift, but with style.
The 90's is when a lot 80's writer's (generation before me) transitioned from bombing trains and hit the streets (e.g. PG TPA, DG NWC, Cost KRT, Revs, Ghost RIS, Sane, Smith, Joz & Easy, Josh 5, Cope 2 KD, Chino BYI, Asp WTO, Dro ACC, Lc FUCK, Dek FYA, Ces FX, Ket RIS etc.), quit graf all together, and paved a way for the next generation (my generation), the street bombers.
As for some big and some known names of the 90's that come to mind would be YKK- [Kez5, Jakee 113, Skuf & Naisha, Noxer DOD, Spot KMS, JA XTC, Foe, Web 113...], FTR-[Slash, Giz, Ve, Den, Cend LSD, Desa MTA, Kech, SN, Aones WTO...] Bruz TO, Astro WWV, Veefer, Dink, Ader AD, Keeps AD, Raep TCN, Nep TCN, Deck WGF, Sabe KST, Neta ACC, SP one, CS TFK, Ever NVA, Ea RIS, Duel RIS, Dr AA, Doms KOC, Dio UDI, Dem ACC, Deal RFC, Cash RFC, Dceve SMART, Sr NBK, Yes2, 2000 crew-[Rahb, Co3, Krash NFS, JB RIA...], IRAK-[Earsnot, Sace, Semen...] TKA, 5MH-[9Volt, Kel, Jouk, Amo, Bl, Suave...], KGB-[Near, Else, Ryno, Joust BD...], Joves TDO, Teck BS, RD 357/VIC, Re 357/VIC, Peek VIC, Serf, GNS 666 now 777, Korn COK, Risk 9, Rush ACID, Kuma, Gano VGL, Stem YNN, Sev TDT, Seus RTD, Marty SMART, Moose, Fanta, Mutz AA, Niro GF, OJ FYC, Fatal NFO, Boner HSB, Gouch, Hek TAD, Jesus Saves, Remo BTB , Stacs Yo, Audie U5, Papo DTF, Post VSOP, Set KRT, Scae, MQ DMS, Claw PMS, Cinik VAC, Ruel, Sate NVA, Sen 4, Sento TFP, Serp BTC, Setup KCW, Chip MOD, Cheo SMG, Bye FUCK, and the list goes on.
Bobby Fisher nah
@Bobby Fisher Inspiration is useful, not biting. Use your environment and everything else around you, but other writer's styles. Be creative.
Try practicing for a few days without looking at graf and you'll notice your style becoming more unique to who you are. Be open-minded and have confidence in your ideas. Your style should represent you. It's your signature. The more you do them, the more you'll improve and finesse your style.
Whenever an idea comes to mind put it down on whatever you write on. Catalog your ideas and use those for references. That applies to old styles too. There's always room for improvement and updating your current style with old concepts.
dope story u caught my eye and nice name and band
I'd say one of the biggest things is to practice the whole alphabet, not just the name you write.
Alphabet before anything.
I agree i think thas wat he means get your letter game up then u can ad the rest of the furniture..
Yeah alphabet first take the best letters you can tag up from the alphabet use those too pick a name then practice them more in different styles
Guys, stop practicing the alphabet
Newb move with no gains
Never once is a word or senario going to be 26 letters long
imo best way to start learning is with a calligraphy pen
@@VexxJacobs No he means write the whole alphabet with your style not just your name
at my 65, I still write on my daily writing in that way. Some people get offended because I write ALL in upper case. That's my style. Period. Thank YOU for your video. I continue learning. This is ART.
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I do the same kinda style I use uppercases for my tag and I use my grandpa's style of cursive for it
I used to think my tags were “simple” and now I realize I was going in the right direction considering I’m still just a beginner.
Those 472 dislikes are younger kids who got triggered when you took a shot at their drips 😂
ForkUp oof! 😂
What did you people do to graffiti? Ugh...
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Or quit throwing up tags on legit quality graffiti. Tagging is for goofs.
@@miketownsend4416 nah bruh, just a level below. Throwing up on other people’s pieces are for goofs
For number four, I would recommend working on an alphabet, think it out, learn each letter and how they interact. Then try to put the letters together and see how they mesh. Even if you thought they were perfect, you'll find flaws when you try to stitch them together. Go back to the drawing board, until letters fit comfortably to make words. Once your name looks right, write it a million times with a ballpoint until you can do it perfect blindfolded. Then get a rusto and see how it looks on walls. Be critical of yourself until you're happy with what you've created
this will sound a
Iittle weird , but if you wanna get better at graffiti , you should practice cursive writing
Yes. Flow is one of the most important things
yep, especially for sick connect tags
i writhe in cursive but i can hardly read this xd
This is also true not just for flow and such, but also letter structure and consistency. The more you drill cursive alphabets, you keep your letters the same height, you have the correct structure for the letters, and you write it the same way every time.
@@zem6300 hahaahh not true i write in cursive all the time well actualy my whole life but im prety sure i have dysgraphia so it looks diferent every time xd
A good point that helped me when I was a toy is taking my time on paper before getting muscle memory down , making sure everything is simple and legible before moving on to the crazy hand style shit , I think the best hand styles are ones everybody can read not just people who do graff can read , that’s how u get really famous in your city
Well said. Rad Avail profile pic, dude!
But you aee.Still so Toy
Right on. Straight letter tags and pieces will always look the best.
Agreed! I just see random letters, stare at it for 3 minutes trying to figure out what it says. I'm a real toy, but I'd say if it's readable then you'd get somewhere!
@@joanamariebautista nice I guess I have to subscribe to you now too lmfao
most important ... if you feel the urge to dont fuk it up ... just ignore it .. and just go for it ... even if it turns out bad ... next time u do it better
I mean I'm still a toy, and I had a "decent" tag, and in 2 seconds, it's down. (It was real shit btw) I looked into it, and found this video and it helped. I developed a good handstyle, thanks to this video. Thanks for this!
Whats ur name on ig? I wanna see ur handstyle
@@zayno240 yes
So much hate in the comments. This is solid advice for beginners.
ビンガム this is solid for anyone. The basics stay bold
i see no hate in comments
He deleting the hate. Some people are hating cos it’s kind of painful to watch a guy who can barley tag giving lessons on how to tag.
People on here saying your toy? Ive been writing over a decade and in my opinion you have sick letters and explained structure very well.
lol
No this is toy af g
According to them, if you are not absolutely top tier at it, you are a toy. You can be certain that they are toys, I've never seen or heard anyone what's good call others toys. They know what they where like when they started, and know it's not as easy as it looks.
They just salty that you introduce graffiti to new writers cause they know they gonna have more competition cause they probably shit.
Only toys use the word toy
I’ve been doing graffiti 15+ years. I still blow through a pack of paper in a day doing tags and hand styles over and over again.
Great to see younger guys taking in some good old fashioned old skool advice. 👍
Art is anything you can get away with...Andy Worhol.
worhol probably said that to justify his "art".
Last First You both need to learn how to spell. 15 minutes of shame.
Worhol is my third favorite artist after Pocasso and Rumbrandt.
@@howardsend6589 don't be so fucking pedantic, we all know who they're talking about.
and andy warhol got away with putting a penis on a piece of slate that got put on the moon
Listen to this guy he talks the truth in France and Italy the older writers teach the younger writers
i was shat on when i went to Paris, feels like theres too many writers every accessible spot is taken in the whole city
I was in Rome two months ago and this city basically is what got me into graffiti
I miss the mentorship days.
France lol
love that subtle beat of X in the background
Psycho what are both these song, pls hhelp
@@liamridgewell2464 one of them is Japan by famous Dex and asap rocky
Think you mean the Shiloh beat. X sampled her.
@@fakenamerealchungus9851 no, Potsu sampled her. X bought the rights to use the track as an instrumental. It's not even the XXX song it's the original instrumental by Potsu
glad you adressed the fat cap issue. its so crucial to learn with ballpoint pens and stock tips.those skinny caps and pens expose people who dont really have the fundamentals down.
I Like this one. And for the critics: its hard to give good support in people's development for grafitti. Its through making mistakes and breaking the rules that we discover the coolest tweaks and expressions, and even discover what our own handstyle is in the first place...
So dos and donts are hypocrytical. But this dude does point out his awareness of the relative aspect to these tips and he plainly gives pretty relevant guidelines for enhancing your skills in this genre of self-expression.
Also there actually are typical aesthetics that appeal to the general public or put people off. And since grafitti does inherently address the public it's a pretty noble cause to take that into consideration and apply your art and activism with care and purpose
No halos or crowns unless you king your city
Halos are ok.
I earned my shit lol did years in prison for the shit got 50,000$ restitution
But i got dead homies... the Halo is for them
Halos are so nice to do, just the perfect circle it feels very nice.
@WASSABI! lol it was a bit too wide
-we all make mistakes in graffiti...but it's hard not to because we compare our handstyles and just want to be creative and noticed. -this is our form of communication to eachother in real time while trying not to get caught. Good video bro. -do one where you're just tagging all in a magazine using different markers with commentary.
no rules in graff do you do the best u can
There’s most definitely rules lmao unless you’re not tryna get up
@@imelevated53 well yes and no...
Like who's gonna hit churches
Don't go over anyone you don't know
Some gang shit too because of repercussions
What I meant was there's no rules in styles
You are what you create fuck what ppl hate
@@imelevated53 and most ppl who getup the most dgaf about rules that's how they get up more....-___-
Arise Beats facts bro
@@random_guy_277 yes?
Honestly bro, I went in to this video expecting it to be shit but this is really good advice for beginners, I often think these exact thoughts when I see shit tags. Good on ya
Been writing for over a decade, and WOW you are spot on! I quit for a few years, a few years after i started, never even picked up a pen in that time, and when i came back, guess who bought a ton of sakura, fan tips, mops, and super expensive inks!
Worst few hundred bucks i ever spent. I wish I wouldve seen my work for what is was, and gave a few months to the paper game.
I watch bombing science, Grimm, and art primo vids a lot too, and I gotta say THIS VIDEO is the ONLY beginner video everyone needs!!! Worry about the tips and tricks later!!
You're lit lets draw on shit then hump
@@MrClaysta did you honestly think that was gonna work? Lol
@@bencastor9207 You miss all shots you dont take
@@MrClaysta oh I agree dude, but your aim was off. lol
@@bencastor9207 wym bruh she said yes our second kid is turning 3 this year his handstyle is really coming along he is known as "ugugaga" and the feds are about to bust his door down with how he got up in this town
Everyone hatin I actually like your vids as a beginner you help keep it up man
Brilliant advice Graff Lounge, now I know to remember and to practice drawing or doing an graffiti tags, graffiti pieces and graffiti drawing.
i've been getting really frustrated by not being able to progress mt tags and make them better and this video helped a tonne cheers bro
Wish I had this video when I started, I thought the tips were pretty good and I don’t think in anyway that you are putting rules on graff or trying to put down people on their different styles, onya mate!
This is mean as imma keep. Practicing great vid tho🤙🏾
I LOVE YOUR HANDSTYLE :)
BTW GREAT VIDEO!!
great vid wish i seen it 15 years ago when i first started lol. u explained it very well.
Thanks for the tips mate. Good luck everyone that comes across this video don’t let anyone tell you what you are:/ tbh people that use the term toy on other people are just people that are so insecure and egotistical on their own work that they like to shit on other people’s work. Do whatever that makes you happy as long as you have good technique and original style don’t let anyone tell you otherwise
Greats tips. This will help out beginners a lot. Biggest problem with novice taggers is that they try to do too much.
Keep it simple. Throw up responsibly.
“Throw up responsibily” think about that a second
im new coming into this and it helped a lot! im coming in from a drawing perspective so the sketch tip really helped
Styyyylie vids bro ! Keep em up ! Jah
thank you so much, this helps a lot!
We had simple rules that made the scene one of the most influential scenes in Europe. Do the sticks, write simple and readable, the guidelines of 3d and Shadows go Always in the same way, be Friends and have fun.
ive been practicing my one liner tag for years, im pretty satified with it. My advice would be to want flow want creativity and want style! Also practice writing the alphabet in different styles
Great video!! Yr channel is really dope, I loeve yr content⚡️⚡️👌🏼
RANZIG ! Thanks man appreciate it. Hit up coming soon!
Graff Lounge dooope, but i needed to chache my name... again, i write “ASIMER” now
This dude has the best taste in music x, trippie, uzi... daaamnn i was just vibing
i just started off tagging. started off as desk tagging and now i’m working on my handstyle. i’m gonna do my buddies van and then my own album covers as well. thank you for the advice sir.
you definitely ruined your buddys van
You’ve helped me a lot man in graff love it
thanks man, this will be helpful when i get ready to tag the streets with my own graffiti nickname.
important about graffiti in general is to paint the city and have fun. There are no rules... feel free & do whatever you want to :)
If you don't have style though no one will remember you and you'll get crossed out or burned over.
You have a nice hand style don't listen to them your not sloppy and the letters are in proportion.👍👑
this is solid advice. keep it up ✌
Enjoyed these tips 🔥
Spanish class is a great time to practice (-;
Y’all can’t say he’s giving the game too many rules and then tell him his styles wack loool
Yes you can?
Why not?
Probs 4 ur video from Berlin 🤟 good education 4 beginners ! Wish I had these in 2003
thank you bro, after watching this video I finally understand and can🤜🤛
1:32 I actually like this tag
Sure he doesn't have good style now but sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders to get better. Good video man.
the last one is so true, im new to tagging and so many people over stick with hitting the books, i mean for sure you need to practice tons on ya pads. but writing on the streets is alot different and you just gotta get out there and do it. idgaf if my shit likes toy itl get better :)
If you're to break a rule a clean break is preferable 😆 love Graff channels
Dude there's a tag out there full of embelishments and imo it's the best tag in town HAHAHAH, but it came from an awesome writer so he probably knew what he was doing
I believe everyone has their own styles in graff and no one can tell you want you cant do or add to your style if that's what you like.. at the end of the day it doesnt matter what people say about your style.. just dont be toy
Coming from West Syd been sketching and writing for nearlly 12 years, i completely agree with everything you said and thought all the advice was awesome i defs wish i had something like like thsi when i was younger looking to learn but i ended up teaching myelsf everything i know...... anddd was just wondering where abouts in australia are you from i can tell buy your accent??
Whats better to write on vinyl, sharpie/permenent markers or paint markers?
Nice video man keep it up
7:14 HAHAHAHA ME WHEN I'M TEACHING MY NIECE HOW TO WRITE AND GETS ANNOYED BECAUSE SHE CAN"T WRITE THE LETTER "A"
Wait graffiti or the English alphabet
Good vid bro!
This is great advice for starters!
Props to all the guys hiding behind their keyboard shitting on the guy giving decent tips. Greetings from Paris, I wish I would have had something like that when I began ;) Keep it up
Jean-Claude Vandal Lmao they’re shitting on him because there’s no right way to do art, it’s supposed to be fun and people do whatever they want eventually they’ll find what they like and they’ll master it, that’s the point
they aint decent tips ... lol
maybe in france this is good ... lol
@@ChikoSmoke2400 Haha so there's no right way but your shitting on people because they're not doing it the way you want ? You see the contradiction here, right ?
@@zebedeerotten533 Paris is the most active european city, graffiti wise. Thank you bye, ignorant fuck. And yes they're decent tips for a beginner but I wouldn't expect you to know your ass from your elbow so ....
Jean-Claude Vandal tu possède le meilleur nom de tout yt
I've watched this after buying a basic chisel tip, uni broad 8mm chisel tip, molotow dripstick and molotow masterpiece speedflow to get me started. when I heard I didn't needed fancy stuff I got mad mad
same I got the uni and I’m a beginner and after I watched this I got pretty upset
Man I've been tagging for a few years and still never have gotten a dripstick or molotow anything..... Just a small black or white chisel tip is good.
Definitely keep practicing your style toys!
some good advice, but at the end of the day do what feels right to u.
yeah sometimes you gotta make mistakes yourself. Nobody started out great, Most experienced writers had to make their own mistakes and learn from them first-hand, I'm the same way :P
great lesson mate, keep it up!
thanks man, will do!
Hey man I was planning on doing a tribute piece and I was thinking of planning that out. Should I do that or just go there with only a basic idea of what I want?
I’m the man with a plan, probably rollin grams, drinking sake in Japan
Nice background music mane
There's no rules on how you're supposed to tag. That's like me saying I think your girlfriend is ugly because I don't like her looks and style and she should wear this and do this and then I'll like her... It's not meant for you to like
not registered well you can do whatever you want but no other good writers will like it and you’ll be a toy, and have your shit wrecked and painted over lol
I'm a relatively new writer, but I've filled up half a notebook with tags just consistently practicing letters and characters
CMF23 some unsolicited advice. Fill as many notebooks as you can with tags and throws. I filled at least one notebook a day for many years. It doesn’t take as long as you would think and it helps a ton..
*v* VRSCREW
Fill as many books as you can
Vrs crew kommt mir bekannt vor, welches Bundesland seid ihr aktiv?
@@card2047 (VRS Crew looks familiar to me, which state are you in?)
@@prisma8525 I'm from Germany and I think @Chris Zimmerman too
Oh thanx soo much👌👍
you helpd me!
Wicked video man fuck all these negative comments. Really informative and easy to follow vid. Hope to see more :)
PS you got any pics/vids of your actual tag/graffiti?
We need more!!
There are no rules in Grafitti
gino walter yes there are idiot 😂😂
There are ethics.
@@ronaldogutierrez8807 so there are rules for vandalism? Rules for an activity/a subculture that is all about breaking rules/laws?
@@aestheticcaveman9987 you missed my point mate..
FBKR yes graffiti is an art
Everyone starts off with toyish writes but you progress during time with different writes, but dont over do it with extra arrows or " just try to keep a steady flow of the letters and your name will come out your own way and unique
Idk what this guy's talking about all of them looked cool and unique to me... And that's the point. I don't like seeing people copy others
Lol he makes good points but his own style is questionable..
Wdym? He’s very good
I personally hate "halos" it just most likely doesnt fit in or makes your tag look unbalanced.
you got good hands, i subscribed
Thank you really much for this Video I really enjoyed it🤍
Theres no mistakes if it's ur own handstyle
Toys teaching toys…….internet ruined graff😢
ive found a tag i kind of like (still exprimenting) and i can write it, but it only looks good when its small and compact (in my opinion) when i do it large it just looks kind of ugly, any tips?
my first marker was 17 mm chisel tip, dint learn anything. but then i buyed 2 5mm chisel tips, and i learned and now i am much better with big markers than the smaller markers.
Another embellishment is a crown above the hit up 🤦♂️😂
So, you're the king, what's the problem
@@Unknown-kd3ri If you go in as a bloody toy and don't get anything good on the wall, it's nothing but cringy if you're going with a crown.
When you’re a toy you can only put one point on your crowns. As you get better you’ll earn more points.
Some say there’s a writer who’se earned 17 points on their crowns, but it might just be a rumor idk
crowns are so cringe lol. i consider the only rule of graff to be that you dont write over others' shit, but if theres a big stupid crown then i dont mind
Biggest mistake... Add crowns above your tags
Your just not a king at what you do
Nice, thank you bro 🔥👌
Dude, I love tagg on the notebooks for high school, the last page is all full of tags, throw up's and pieces
Person with no hand style makes a video about hand style. 🤔🤔🤔
CJ -NYC Person with no showcase of a hand style makes yt comments judging others hand styles. 🤔🤔🤔
Graff Lounge I have a different hand style for every pimple on your face...
yeah , just as I suspected...none
Graff Lounge lol. Seriously , your advice is not bad but you’re handstyle looks like corporate graff .. there is nothing organic about it .. it’s non descript , non regional and looks like a bastardized version of numerous styles .. imho
See now that's a more respectable way to go about critique, while I disagree I appreciate the honest feedback and I'll take it on board. Peace
I had to change my name 'slac' to something else because someome better than me was using the name
Lmao my first tag was slack
Hoodie here
I've been practicing and I do quick kinda angled letters is that ok?
this is the best advice here.
good handstyle bro
Nice wholesome comment bro
Yo do you have a Instagram? If so can add extra tips for handstyles .
XeuyTkeuiTrauiT 1's yeah man insta is @thegrafflounge. Might make another video soon with more tips