Worried about tattoos.

[Moonie]

I'm gonna be 18 in February and am planning on getting some ink.

I've wanted these tattoos for about a year, I picked two designs that are about things I have loved for a long time, not just a passing thing, and have had the designs in my room so I see them all the time and still love them, but I still keep thinking what if I get them and hate them, or what if I hate them 20 years down the line.

The designs are the trojan record label logo, and a biomechanical piece on the inside of my calf with a rear shock instead of my shin bone.

I really want these but keep getting nervous about whether I'm going to love them all my life.

Any advice?
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[bruvaD]

I have plenty of tattoo's (im only 22) in 20 years time are you really going to be that bothered about if you regret it or not you will have more important things in your life then to worry about!

From my experience half the time you forget you have tattoos especially if you can't see them yourself : ie calf , back shoulder tattoos.

The main thing is making sure you get a good tattoo artist , i bad one will definately make you regret the tattoo i would say make sure you have seen his previous work espcially if your getting custom work done.

Hope that helps.

[AngelGrinder]

You've already done the right thing by choosing and waiting a year to see if you still like it.

And if in 20 years you really do hate them, you don't have to show them off, and I'm sure with the speed laser surgerys improving, it'll be a piece of piss to get them removed if you really must!
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[Steve H]

Assuming that you're gonna get them done despite what anyone says in this thread...

Do your homework and find a good tatoo artist, look at his/her portoflio, discuss your designs with him/her, be sure that you're happy with his/her work prior to taking the plunge.

I've seen some god awful tattoo's that could have been pretty good if the individual concerned had taken the time to find a tatttooist who was sympathetic to the needs and requirements of the customer and was (at the very least!) competent at their job.

Take your time making the decision.
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[Kickstart]

Hi

From someone who has zero desire for a tattoo, unless you are 100% certain you want them for life then don't bother. You will have to live with them (OK, if you are desperate you can pay for someone to make an attempt at removing them in the future).

Pretty certain that anything you think of as cool now will be far from cool in 20 years time.

All the best

Keith
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[Blue_SV650S]

Why not try a henna (sp) tattoo for a while?

p.s. I think faded and stretched tattoos on old people are just repulsive ... that'll be you one day
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[Mudskipper]

I'd avoid having ANY logo as a tattoo.

My ex-brother in law still has the old Leeds United badge on his chest!

Also bear in mind that if you ever visit the USA in your life, you may look a bit of a prick!

https://generopolis.com/wpblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/trojans.gif
https://www.uncarved.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/trojan20l20copy.gif
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[Moonie]

I support Leeds, there's nothing wrong with that.

I have checked out a very very good artist, I've seen his work on alot of my freinds parents and parents freinds, plus checked out his portfolio. He also specialises in biomechanical work, his designs are exactly what I want, and I know he is good at putting them on people.

I'm getting them on my chest (Like Bonny's Dianese logo) and my inner calf, so it's not so obvious.

Anyone got any ink they regret?

Anyone able to describe what it's like getting/having a tattoo?
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[Handsome]

I've got two sleeves, chest piece, back piece, belly button, left thigh, right calf, inside of forefingers and the sides of my hands done...I regret none of them as they all mean something to me, and I couldn't care less what they look like when I'm 80 tbh, I'll just be glad I've reached 80 and hope I'm still going strong...

Me burping so loudly everyone in the pub turned round...

https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/NSR-AD/CopyofPub1.jpg

Don't really have many photos of my Tatts in great detail tbh...

https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/NSR-AD/DSCF0072.jpg

https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/NSR-AD/DSCF0024.jpg

https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/NSR-AD/DSCF0027.jpg
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[Visitor Q]

Agree with mudskipper, you may get mockery. Would expect more people know the trojan condoms then the music.

As for the logo, I'm big enough and ugly enough to get away with being 'just another prick with a logo'. Expect heckling. It makes me happy, and I have my own reasons (in essence, dianese = bike, bike = happy, ergo tattoo = reminder that bikes make me happy. Very important when you're as miserable a git as I am), but asides from italians and bikers NO ONE knows mine.

I've had star wars, space invaders and all kinds of weird ones
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[Moonie]

I'm sure I can deal with the mockery as long as I like it.

I'm pretty sure about the trojan one, was brought up with 1st and 2nd gen ska/reggae and have always loved it.
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[phantomtek]

[bruvaD]

A agree with the poster above,


And just to mention i found the Rib's kidney area quite sore , also felt a weird twinge in my elbow while getting that one done!

[Moonie]

Cheers for the help everyone

The tattoo is Mike Strange, based in Brackley I think.

Never met the guy but having seen his work I know I wanthim doing it. Apparently he is safe as fuck too.
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[t121anf]

at the moment only certain colours can be removed, bare this in mind.

one of our managers has the playboy logo on his arse and went to get it removed, right to the point of them testing the equipment no his skin to check he could cope only to be told they can't remove the colour.

not 100% what colour it is but thye can't get rid of it.

[amnesia]

As said previously - its about more than talent when it comes to selecting an artist to stab you lots.

I went to see an artist based in Cannock because he was in Skin Deep magazine all the time. His work was amazing.

I thought his "we'll just wing it on the day" attitude disturbing and very unprofessional. He didn't get my business.


Think carefully about the design...a guy I used to work with was an Everton supporter, so he had the crest tattooed...excpet the blue was too pale and the motto was missing a letter. He followed this up by getting Bart Simpson - in fancy dress as a devil. A Red Devil...a bit to MUFC for an Everton supporter I feel.
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[Irezumi aka Reuben]

I'd go and speak to the artist first then if youre still happy with them make an appointment over the phone or on another visit a month or so later. I've met some 'acclaimed' artists who no doubt are extremely good artists, but are also utter wankers. The guy who does mine is a decent bloke and a good laugh which is very important to me considering I'm having a body suit, may not apply so much to smaller designs, depends on you.

If it was me I'd wait a couple of years before going ahead with it, as I did. spend another couple of years spending your money on nights out, booze, petrol/bikes and condoms. Tattoos take up a fair bit of money and you will be more certain about what you want and yourself after a few years. I got mine started after I turned 23 and had the idea for my tattoo from the age of 16/17.

[Clanger]

I always wanted one in my teens, but I wasn't sure what to have or where to have it. So I waited till I was well into my 20's.

I do not regret mine, I like it very much, and still do.

However, I do design tattoos for friends, and they are largely cover-up designs for those cringing at what they thought was cool in their teen years.

It's basically up to you. Your body, your choice.
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[phantomtek]

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[Handsome]

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[Ariel Badger]

My advice... look for somthing that can be expanded on, the only thing I regret about any of my ink is some of it is too small. I have been going under the needle for 38 years and I am looking for a good back piece ATM. I do not like being tattooed by men so I am looking for a decent female artist to do the work
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[the grim reaper]

I designed both my tattos myself (well, the atlantic ocean may have helped a bit on the Cornwall one but the final application is mine), so I know they are both unique. I will only have black tattoos but that is just down to me and I may relent for a design the missus wants me to get.

At the end of the day, it is your choice but it is a permanent one, so make it carefully and make sure that you are happy with the design. I would never go into a shop and pick a generic tattoo, but that is because I am fairly artistic (no, not autistic) and want my ink to be mine and mine alone. I don't leave my designs with the artist I use either.

The next tattoo will be a Rossi one and the missus may also have the same one done but again, I have drawn it and I am happy with my design.

Cheers

Grim
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