Three words, brushed on fast and edged in a bright glow.

This graffiti t shirt for men turns a three-word reminder into loud, hand-brushed lettering across the chest. It's a light, soft cotton tee for training days, desk days and everything in between.

The design: Brushstroke Discipline

The words stack in three lines: RESPECT on top, a smaller BUILDS in the middle, and DISCIPLINE on the bottom line. The capitals are black and look hand-brushed, with the rough edges and quick strokes of street lettering, and a thick pale glow traces every letter. The whole block tilts upward to the right, which gives it forward motion. A black brush swoosh underlines the last word.

Around the lettering, pale sparkle bursts flare at the corners and faint smoky wisps of purple, orange and teal drift behind the words. The wisps show most clearly on the lightest shirt and fade into the background on darker ones. The print sits front and center on the chest at a medium size.

Light cotton that's easy to wear

• Soft 100% cotton in a light 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²) knit that feels easy on its own
• Cut in a men's regular fit at standard length, so it sits like the tees you already wear
• The cotton is shrunk before sewing, so the shirt keeps its size better after washing
• A strip of fabric along the inside of the shoulder seams helps them lie flat, and double stitching at the neckline and sleeves adds durability
• Tear-away label: pull it off and there's no tag to scratch your neck
• Care: wash cold with like colors, then tumble dry low or hang dry; bleach and high heat are best avoided

Who it's for

People who live by a short rule: gym regulars, runners, students in the middle of exams, coaches, martial-arts practitioners and anyone fond of street-style lettering. Wear it to training, to class or on a day that needs some backbone, or give it for a graduation, a belt test or a fresh start.

Quick answers

Which size should I pick?

Pick the size you normally wear in men's tees. The size guide next to the size options lists length, width and chest for every size, so you can match it to a tee you already own.

Will the print show on dark shirts?

Yes. The pale glow around the letters carries them on darker shirts, and the black brush lettering reads strongly on the lightest one.

Does the lightest shirt look bright?

The lightest shirt can look a little softer than crisp and bright because of the fabric, which makes the black lettering stand out.

Is this a martial-arts design?

No belts or fighters are drawn; it is only the words in brush lettering. That keeps it open to dojo students and to anyone else who lives by those words.

Is there a print on the back?

No. The back is left blank and all of the lettering sits on the front.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

Size guide