Thinking of getting some tattoo's...

Who's got some? I'm getting something cycling related and have a few idea's but eventually want to have a full/half sleeve. Anything I should think about or know? Any idea's of tats I could get?
Really, let me know if you like them etc.
Ben
Really, let me know if you like them etc.
Ben
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Research your artist and look at their portfolio and DONT go to a tattooist that takes you in from the street..............a good artist should consult with you and refine the design for you to approve coz its on you forever.
Next be under no illusion that IT HURTS!!!!...............I have my ribs covered with a Pheonix.......pain.............I also have a sleeve that goes into my armpit...............pain!
You will find that an area that someone finds sore you might be ok with.
Take your time to decide and research and then go for it.
My next one is cycling related and its dead simple..................a tattoo of a wheel coz it means sometjhing to me and is simple and its going on the inside of my bicep!
Let us know what you decide mate
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If it's your first tattoo, I would say wait until you are sure of what you want, and get a descent sized one, half sleeve, full sleeve etc. You only regret the little ones and end up getting them covered up in my experience, and I think lots of little ones looks scrappy and untidy - but that's me!
Half sleeves are easier to cover up if your job etc is funny about such things.
This has all started me thinking about my next one, a Koi Dragon has been calling me for a long time, or a half sleeve of Japanese flowers...my missus will not be happy though.
Edit to add - I'm 45 and don't regret my tattoos one bit.
Had my tattoo's for 12 years and still as clear and black as the day they went on! You must have talked to some guys with censored tattoos' mate!
If you find a good artist with good technique then sorted.
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As Andy said, make sure you research your artist, they are not all equal.
first and see how you like them?
One of my idea's is to get the Jaques Anquetil charactor from Belleville Rendezvouz some how combined with a map/ details of a route I cycled from uk to Italy last year.
The problem is I'm not very good with art so it is hard to picture exactly shat to do / how it would look.
+1 take your time and make sure you find a decent tattoist - that is absolutely paramount, everything else will falli nto place after that. Go and find people that have been done at various places and have a look at the quality of the work, If you see a really good one stop the person and ask where it came from. take note of the colours and/or grey tones, how blended and smooth the transitions are etc, that edges are right and don't look splattered. I've got a couple, one that was done at a less good establishment that my really good one has now tidied and added my new design around.
If yr thinking full sleeve eventually, have an idea in mind to start with and chat with the tattoist you choose and ensure that even if you do do it in bits, you both have in mind that it'll look good individually or as part of a larger design.
My eldest has had a few and we're quite pally with our guy, he's got a good rep now and gets lots of people that have had back street jobs done and want them fixing - some are absolutely horrendous.
+1
Also the quality of the inks has moved along in the last 10 years, where as before they just look like green/blue blobs. I've had mine since 1990 and they have not faded or anything.
Like Andy says research your artist and your subject, a good tattooist does not just trace out of a book. Getting a sleeve for your first tat is a big move so think hard about this one, as I know that they are in fashion at the moment with a few celebs with them and tat tv shows. I have a military related one and I can live with that, but I’m not sure I could handle one of a halfords bike or Lance Armstrong
Just one thing mate, if you do have one with any sort of writing, make sure you don't do a Beckham or that Rugby player (with the neck tatt) and spell it wrong!
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Anything, as long as you can take it/them off when you're bored of them.
I'm glad there are people here who are still really pleased with their body art even years later, but I'll bet for every person who is still pleased there are hundreds who wish they hadn't bothered.
If you're thinking of having any words done to get someone who can spell and punctuate correctly - there's no apostrophe in "tattoos".
Make sure you really, really want it before you get it done....
..in prison.
It wasn't a thread about do you like tattoos or not and it does annoy me when people sneer at others with tats etc. I maybe don't like your nose or fat censored but I wouldn't comment!
I will have a go at drawing up some designs. I have an idea where I will go but will spend a while deciding. I would far rather do something and regret it as opposed to regretting not having done anything.
Well go for it then.
I have the same mentality for some things, but I think I would have regretted having a tattoo, especially as the fashion changes every couple of years. Wouldn't it be like having the same hair style and wearing the same kind of trainers for the rest of your life?
I guess people who have fat arses haven't 'designed' them and paid for them.
if you don't like people sneering at tattoos, don't get one! Then no sneering will occur.
I've just finished filming Pirates of the Caribbean 4: Conkers Deep In The Girl's Dorm and I don't have any tattoos.
Am I missing out?
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