How to choose between the two?

[tina]

I plan to get a tattoo for the first time. I plan to get a tattoo on my arm. Should I choose a machine tattoo or a hand poke tattoo?

[Hogrider]

Given that the vast majority of artists use machines, I can’t think of a reason to limit yourself to the small number of artists that use the hand-poke method, unless you know an artist that uses that method and you like their work.

[Simong]

It’s your decision but unless you specifically wanted a hand poke tattoo I would have thought going with the machine method would be easier and give you a lot more choice with artists.

Edited September 6, 2022 by Simong

[Hogrider]

31 minutes ago, Simong said:

It’s your decision but unless you specifically wanted a hand poke tattoo I would have thought going with the machine method would be easier and give you a lot more choice with artists.

I’ve never had one but I hear they are very painful.

[Simong]

10 minutes ago, Hogrider said:

I’ve never had one but I hear they are very painful.

I haven’t either, I have also heard that. I know they do take a lot longer. Unless someone really wanted to get the experience I’m guessing most people would prefer a machine tattoo for comfort and the speed.

[TristanPaulin]

It is difficult to tattoo the hand; the machine's motion causes excruciating discomfort.

[SStu]

13 hours ago, TristanPaulin said:

It is difficult to tattoo the hand; the machine's motion causes excruciating discomfort.

This doesn't result from the machine - it's the sensitive nerves in your hands. Feet, too. 

[Hogrider]

9 hours ago, SStu said:

This doesn't result from the machine - it's the sensitive nerves in your hands. Feet, too. 

It also has nothing to do with the OP’s question. It was about hand poke tattoos, tattoos on your hand.