Any tattoo fans? I’m going for my first tomorrow

[Klorox]

I’m excited, anxious, nervous, and just can’t wait to get this going.

I’ve chosen a design from my favorite movie. What do you guys think?



I’m a bit nervous about the pain, although I’ve got a decent pain tolerance and I know I’ll be ok.

Any tips for a first timer?

[Florian]

*Shrugs*

I somewhat regret having mine done. I mainly don't see it and it lost its meaning to me a while ago, so it´s basically a useless mark on my body.

As for the "pain", that largely depends on the location and how close it is to your underlying bone structure. I had my upper right arm done in one session, read a book, fell asleep .... an ex of mine had hers at the shoulder blade and had to break that into three sessions because she couldn't stand it.

Be prepared for the time after, because you're basically sporting one large and very sore wound on your bodies biggest and most important organ. You will need something like a large supply of (real) camille tea to rinse the area, a good fat-based salve to speed up the healing and some cooling packs to help with the inflamed muscles.

[danzibr]

Looks great!

Where are you getting it?

Me, I have 0 tattoos, but I'm seriously considering getting my wife's name on my left shoulderblade in a heart, then adding a twisting ribbon to it, one twist for each kid.

Also considering getting the Air Force emblem on my shoulder.

[Klorox]

Looks great!

Where are you getting it?

Me, I have 0 tattoos, but I'm seriously considering getting my wife's name on my left shoulderblade in a heart, then adding a twisting ribbon to it, one twist for each kid.

Also considering getting the Air Force emblem on my shoulder.

It’s going on my calf, I’m thinking it’ll wrap from the side around the back of it.

One of my hesitations was making sure the tattoo would really mean something to me. This means something on many levels.

[Peelee]

For most of my late teens and twenties, I wanted a tattoo. I decided on a plan: if I saw or thought of a design I wanted to get tatted, I'd wait a year. After that year, if I still liked it as much as I did at first, I would get that design as a tattoo.

I have no tattoos.

Granted, if I had thought of the Imperial cog at the time, I absolutely would have a tattoo today, but by the time I realized that I no longer want to get one done.

[Lord Joeltion]

This reminds me when my GF called my attention that I constantly reply her with a similar quote; she now believes my subconscious is doing it on purpose (we are both fans of the film of course).

I'm not a "fan" of tatoos, but I have a full back tattoo of a dragon. I also have high pain tolerance on that zone (I had to ask the guy if he was actually working or reading back there, because I didn't even noticed the nail). Only thing to care about the pain is wherever the bone sticks out, because it hurts like a [CENSORED]. For me it was just atop the shoulder bone, and I never felt anything as painful as that.

But if you ask me, what is truly dangerous is any tickling zone (which for me is my lower waist); because you REALLY DON'T wanna have tickles while having a tattoo. I know it sounds odd, but it's a real thing. What IT IS!

I really dig the design, btw

[Lex-Kat]

Love the design. I have four myself. One on each limb:

Right Bicep: Wolfsbane from X-Factor (1994).
Left Bicep: Kaitlyn Fairchild from Gen¹³ (1995).
Right Calf: Velocity from CyberForce (1997).
Left Calf: Batgirl, Barbara Gordon (2013).

I got the first three retouched a couple months before getting Batgirl done.

1. It does hurt, especially the black ink. Some can handle it better than others. Even those who think they can, sometimes find they can't.
2. Anywhere there isn't fat or muscle tissue usually hurts more than other areas. For instance, the shin. The closer your skin is to the bone, the more it hurts.
3. I found out that the back area of my right calf was super sensitive by the time I decided to get Velocity recolored. It felt like my leg was on fire, and I don't remember it hurting that much when I first got it done.
4. I suggest getting a smaller one first, just to test your pain tolerance, and also to test how good the artist is. I have more than a few friends who have messed up tats because the idiot carving them into their skin wasn't all that good at doing their job. And when I say smaller, I don't mean a tiny little butterfly. Just... not your whole calf. for your first one.
5. If you've found an artist you really like (hopefully one who has been recommended to you, by someone who has a, preferably recent, tattoo themselves.), and you are sure this is what you want to do, talk to them before hand. See what other things they have done. And make sure the place looks clean. If the place is a dump, run. If they can't take care of themselves, they won't take care of you.

These are my suggestions. Good luck.

[The Fury]

I'm overdue for my second tattoo. I have one of a sparkplug on my forearm, which I got as a memorial to a friend. It hurt of course but it wasn't really any worse that what I was expecting. I've actually gotten scratches from house cats that hurt worse. Though I will warn you that during the healing process, they itch. I'd actually take the pain over the itching, but that's just me.

[Klorox]

Thanks everyone.

I got the tattoo yesterday. The pain was there, it hurt, but it wasn’t too bad. It’s more sore now than anything.

Honestly, now that I know what to expect, getting the next one will be a lot easier.

It was made smaller than I thought walking in, but I really love it. Once it heals, and I learn how to host a picture (LOL), I’ll show everyone.

Thanks!

[Lex-Kat]

Congrats. Glad to know it was worth it.

[danzibr]

Thanks everyone.

I got the tattoo yesterday. The pain was there, it hurt, but it wasn’t too bad. It’s more sore now than anything.

Honestly, now that I know what to expect, getting the next one will be a lot easier.

It was made smaller than I thought walking in, but I really love it. Once it heals, and I learn how to host a picture (LOL), I’ll show everyone.

Thanks!

Cool! Looking forward to it.

[The Fury]

So Klorox, do you already know what you'd like your next tattoo to be? I've had my next one planned for a while now, I just haven't had time to schedule an appointment.

[Klorox]

So Klorox, do you already know what you'd like your next tattoo to be? I've had my next one planned for a while now, I just haven't had time to schedule an appointment.

I’ve narrowed it down quite a bit.

[Klorox]

I hope this works:

[Comrade]

Wow. That's some great work!

[Blackjack3004]

It's amazing!

[Klorox]

Thanks guys!

I need to go back and get it touched up a little bit.

[arcas]

I got my first one recently. It didn't hurt as much as I expected to be honest (though mine was on my upper arm, not a super painful spot). However it was early in the AM and I made the mistake of not eating beforehand, so my body started kinda freaking out. It made me feel super lightheaded and queasy, despite not hurting too much, and I had to stop for a few minutes and collect myself. So my advice would be to eat something a little beforehand!