Old School Tattoo Designs - How to Choose a Classic Design With an Original Twist
Old school tattoo designs are some of my favorites. Tattoos have become so popular in today's culture and the old school styles remind me of a time when tattoos were only for a select rebellious few. But how do you find old school designs that look original? Here are some things to consider that will help you find what's right for you... and cut down your time looking.
The old school designs have become popular again. This can work in your favor or against it. The good news is there are more designs available now then ever. The bad news is it may take some time sorting through the generic ones to find something that really inspires you.
Most of the artwork you see was not drawn by someone who understands how to create an image that looks good on the body. Just because a design looks amazing on paper doesn't mean it will translate well on your body.
You need to find sites that understand this and only offer images created by professional tattoo artists. You'll have to sort through a ton of generic sites to find the legit ones, but they are out there.
Asking around on tattoo forums for recommendations can be a good place to start. They often provide pictures of their tattoos which is helpful.
A recent statistic says that 35% of all people who get a new tattoo end up regretting their choice later. Don't be so anxious to get your new tattoo that you end up compromising and getting something you're unhappy with. There are plenty of old school tattoo designs available that are perfect for you...if you know where to look.
Old School Tattoo Removal Methods
Today's methods for removing tattoos are far more advanced compared to those of yesteryears. 10 and 15 years ago there were very few methods for removing tattoos, which means you only had a few options to choose from. Well, within the past 5 to 10 years we have made some very useful advances in this arena.
The new advances in tattoo removal technology have made removing a tattoo so much easier and less painful compared to what people used to have to go through. It is funny to think about but it is true that about 10 years ago cryosurgery, dermabrasion, and excision were the most popular and well known methods for tattoo removal.
Cryosurgery was a method that was not very comfortable at all. This process was very old school and required your skin to be frozen so that during the removal of ink, you couldn't really feel any pain. Well, the problem with that is when your skin finally unfroze you felt lots of pain. Anyone who has ever had this done would probably not suggest it to anyone else regardless of the results.
Dermabrasion was the most commonly used method and is still used today by those who do not want to undergo laser removal. Dermabrasion is just that, abrasing the skin. This is aka from sanding down the skin to remove the top layers. You can imagine how painful this process could be if not done correctly. Back 10 ad 15 years ago, it was not. People were sanding there skin way too heavily causing things like bleeding, scarring, scabbing etc. This can be an effective method of tattoo removal but it has to be done over a period of time.
Excision is easily the dumbest and most painful way to remove a tattoo. Literally, some doctor would use a knife of some sort to cut our and remove the tattoo. That says enough right there but for informational purposes, there is more. After the tattoo was cut out, the doctor or his/her staff would stitch together the skin, which always every single time left a bad scar. If you were unlucky and dumb enough to use this method and had a large tattoo you probably ended up getting numerous skin grafts to close the open wound. Why not just live with the tattoo.
Arm Tattoos For Men - Tribal Armband Or Old School Tattoo Designs on the Arm
The arm is one of the most popular body parts for inking tattoos and they are originally favored by men. They are one of the original body locations, in fact they have been around for centuries. The popularity among men became even wider when sports celebrities like boxers, wrestlers and the fighters in the UFC started getting them.
There are several reasons why a lot of male enthusiasts opt for this kind of tat theme. For one, it is not nearly as painful as other areas of the body because of the amount of muscle present in the said area. There are enough tissues to padding the skin during the tattooing process. They are very manageable since one can easily hide it while at work and then flaunt it while at play. Another reason if the fact that the arm is a great canvas to work on because of the amount of creativity and symmetry of designs that can be inked on it.
The most common variation of design on this specific body area is the tribal arm tattoos. They are either tattooed on the arm itself or wrapped around it as if creating an armband. They include bold line with patterns and dark colors. Tribal arm band tattoos can either be Polynesian, Maori or Japanese - to name a few of the favorite ones. Other popular tattoo art on the arms are the old school ones like skull, heart, crosses and roses. These symbols are still very much around because of their classic appeal and the fact that they seem to symbolize toughness and bravery.