A form of graffiti in which markings are etched into hard surfaces. Particularly prevalent in NYC Subways where Graffiti remover and a "Clean Train" policy have all but eradicated traditional aerosol graffiti.
Considered by many a low form of graffiti as the difficult etching leaves little room for artistic design, scratchiti is often simply
block-lettered tags used to promote a particular urban
artist or claim territory, or amature copycat
work.
Tools employed in the craft are generally
keys, knives, and razorblades, but Lava Rocks available at hardware stores, Carbide tipped drill bits, and spark plugs have been reported as tools of choice as well.
Occasionally, detailed etching
work is spotted, and is assumed to be
done using an apparatus similar to a Dremel Tool.
