Author Topic: TATTOOS (Read 4170 times)

Soryon · « **on:** October 07, 2011, 04:08:54 AM »

I am just curious how many of you have some ink.
Personally, I have 3. My name in kana on my shoulder blade, a monkey smoking a cigar on my leg, and the KMFDM symbols on my ribcage under the arm. All of which are hidden by normal clothing, aside from the monkey, who you can only see if I am wearing shorts.

So, do you have ink? If so, what and where.
If not, what are your thoughts on them?

I felt like making a thread about this since I am going in to get a new one on Friday next week. (A dragon on the other side of my ribcage, with wings extending to my back.)

fohfoh · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:18:58 AM »

So... you're not getting into an onsen.

I don't has, but I've considered getting a black stallion. Not sure where though, but depends on budget and if I really care enough to get it inked.

TMRNetShark · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:21:37 AM »

3 myself... 2 small, 1 big. Want MOAR but no more viable room unless I move to my chest/legs/forearms/places people can easily see.

Soryon · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:24:17 AM »

Quote from: TMRNetShark on October 07, 2011, 04:21:37 AM

3 myself... 2 small, 1 big. Want MOAR but no more viable room unless I move to my chest/legs/forearms/places people can easily see.

I would think your chest would be fine. Forearms and legs are iffy. Chest should be acceptable. I mean, you do wear shirts, right?

When I get a tattoo, I only really think of one thing- "Can you see it when I am wearing clothes."

Quote from: fohfoh on October 07, 2011, 04:18:58 AM

So... you're not getting into an onsen.

Do they even have those in the US?

fohfoh · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:33:56 AM »

Well... only in Japan. Because that's where it's enforced too. Just, as one who likes anime and probably Japan... it would suck to be like, "OMG AN ONSEN! I've heard so much about these!" only to be rejected at the door.

But for tattoos, I'm a firm believer of "go big or go home".

For the record: I went to a hot spring in Taiwan. It was awesome. Naked people an issue? Well... only if you have issues with your masculinity. If you're really worried, look up and strut your stuff. People will naturally look away.

Was supposed to go to Onsens this year... but a day (literally) after we booked, tragedy in Japan.

Soryon · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:36:19 AM »

Quote from: fohfoh on October 07, 2011, 04:33:56 AM

But for tattoos, I'm a firm believer of "go big or go home".

The problem with that, is they are often not cheap if you get it done by a pro. A full back tattoo can cost more then a car.
No, I dont need to go big, but there is a story behind each of mine. That, I think, is most important. Not getting tattoos in a whim, but getting them for a reason. I want to illustrate important things in my life, even if they are tounge and cheek (like the monkey)
Name in kana, not a huge story, but its kinda showing my weeaboo with out showing my weeaboo
Monkey smoking a cigar- A long running joke with a friend of mine who passed away. I got it as a tribute.
KMFDM symbols- That CD changed my entire view on music and is still to this day my favorite disc. Plus it just looks cool.

Speaking of tattoos, me and a friend made a new drinking game. Basically, you watch pro sports and you drink every time you see a neck tattoo.

V; A used one. also, keyword= "can."

fohfoh · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:42:51 AM »

Depends what type of car. I've heard quotes so far ranging from 1.5-5k CAD for a full back one. But when they say full back, nearly nothing is left untouched. Even empty space is shaded for shadows etc. Quotes coming from a guy who recently had a full arm angel/shield done and going back for more (I think he said either 700 or 900 for the arm) I'd trust his estimate.

The other guy had a full on angel with wings on his back. Quote was like 3-4k (I asked him when it was like 3/4 done).

But yeah. Colored ones might kill your wallet more. My friend's ones were all black and white.

NaRu · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2011, 06:05:15 AM »

I don't have any ink but I have a few friends that do.

Ixarku · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:48:57 AM »

Quote from: fohfoh on October 07, 2011, 04:33:56 AM

Well... only in Japan. Because that's where it's enforced too. Just, as one who likes anime and probably Japan... it would suck to be like, "OMG AN ONSEN! I've heard so much about these!" only to be rejected at the door.

I did not know that people with tatoos are not allowed entry at onsens in Japan. What's the reason for it? Some kind of aesthetic or hygiene objection? Or are yakuza just not allowed to bathe?

Personally, I don't have any tatoos. I'm not cool enough, and it's contrary to my limited sense of personal style anyway.

kitamesume · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:07:44 AM »

^ its because they dont want any trouble on their onsen. =P paranoid about yakuza in short.

Meandola · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2011, 01:26:04 PM »

A tattoo thread without pictures?! WHAT IS THIS ABOMINATION!

Also, I have no tattoos, also doubt I'll get one. Wouldn't know what I'd want anyway!

Mistgun_Zero · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2011, 01:38:31 PM »

All those who have TATTOOS SHOULD post their tatoo pics.

kurandoinu · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2011, 01:39:48 PM »

I don't have any, I'm too fussy for them. Maybe if there was something that was easier to remove that's not henna I would get one. As is, I'd never be 100% satisfied.

Weltal · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2011, 02:39:09 PM »

Well...if you count them as individual pieces I've got 8.

Chest
On top it says "Grunt Life." In the middle it says FATAL (Fuck All Things About Love). On the bottom it says, "fortes fortuna juvat." Fortune favors the brave. Two roses and two raven. They're Odin's ravens, Huginn and Munnin.

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Right arm
It's a memorial for all my friends that I went to war with that never came back.

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Switch-Renn · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2011, 03:10:13 PM »

I don't have any and don't plan on getting any. I think they look disgusting and everyone my age who gets one is an idiot. They're all "NO I'LL NEVER REGRET GETTING THE GUNS AND ROSES LOGO ON MY ARM I'LL ALWAYS LOVE THEM" or "Nah me and my significant other will never break up!".

Weltal · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2011, 03:29:37 PM »

Quote from: Switch-Renn on October 07, 2011, 03:10:13 PM

I don't have any and don't plan on getting any. I think they look disgusting and everyone my age who gets one is an idiot. They're all "NO I'LL NEVER REGRET GETTING THE GUNS AND ROSES LOGO ON MY ARM I'LL ALWAYS LOVE THEM" or "Nah me and my significant other will never break up!".

Well, that's your opinion. You don't have to like what people get on themselves. I do agree that sometimes people get ridiculous tattoos, but not everyone who decides to get a tattoo is an "idiot" as you say. My tattoos express who I am, they're part of who I am. I get tattoos that mean something. They might not mean anything to other people, but to me they are who I am.

kitamesume · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2011, 03:54:11 PM »

a tattoo of a crosshair on your forehead and "shoot here" written under would be sweet.

rostheferret · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:10:20 PM »

Quote from: Switch-Renn on October 07, 2011, 03:10:13 PM

I don't have any and don't plan on getting any. I think they look disgusting and everyone my age who gets one is an idiot. They're all "NO I'LL NEVER REGRET GETTING THE GUNS AND ROSES LOGO ON MY ARM I'LL ALWAYS LOVE THEM" or "Nah me and my significant other will never break up!".

You should get one saying "Tattoo's are for Idiots."

i_am_otep · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:27:30 PM »

Quote from: kitamesume on October 07, 2011, 03:54:11 PM

a tattoo of a crosshair on your forehead and "shoot here" written under would be sweet.

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it doesn't have your caption, but yeah, looks pretty sweet, lol...

AceHigh · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2011, 07:32:03 PM »

No, I don't want anything easily identifiable like that when I rob a bank.