jdberetta

I said that 3 times at least, huh? You're as good at counting as I am at reading, I suppose. Thank you for telling me what you maybe think is best. One day I'll be as informed and as enlightened as you are about tattooing!!

Thank you for your opinion of how I'm acting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What are you a senior tattoo forum contributor because you've been on this forum for a year and have made 150 posts? And what the offence with millennials? I'm in my 30s, and have learned along the way that, typically speaking, a certain decade that someone was born in may not necessarily define them very well. Pro tip: what you find strange and irritating is irrelevant.

Where I'm from, and more specifically the shop that I get my work done at, are internationally known/respected tattoo artists. The owner of the shop, and his (twin) brother hold various patents for some of the best tattoo machines in the industry. The tattoo culture here is seemingly quite pure, based on the clientele, the word-of-mouth positive reputation that they have locally, and the numerous magazine features (spanning back to the '80s) that they are in. I agree that the core business of any reputable shop lies within excellent work, referrals, professionalism, an awesome experience, and repeat customers. I do not think that this service should be a sole business focus, or even a sizeable percentage of the work that they do. However, for that niche group of non-committed (insert adjective here) that this could appeal to, this could be something that fills that gap. It's similar to the business of tattoo removal in the sense that "if you want to have a tattoo removed, you shouldn't have had it done in the first place (or you should've researched the artist better, etc.) Again, definitely not for everyone, but definitely could be for some. And to be honest, I don't know enough about the true values and culture of tattoo purists to even say that it would be an acceptable service to offer... But that being said, there is another shop here that is very successful, and has an awesome reputation, that offers tattoo removal at the same location (usually to fade a shitty tattoo enough in the situation where the coverup would have to be manipulated too much to stay within the scope of the desired new piece). So I don't know. But I definitely know that any idea that could appeal to a certain demographic need not be dismissed as "stupid" or whatever else, because some people don't think it's something that they would do and/or they feel that the demographic it may attract isn't "cool" enough for them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So if this doesn't affect people who aren't getting it done, and can be a great business opportunity for some shops to appeal to that "millennial", "hipster", or "poser" crowd, why is there such a strong stance against it? "I don't like it so it's stupid". Gotcha. I personally would never get this done, but in the same way that I wouldn't stretch my ear lobes out, wear skinny jeans, and pretend that my opinion matters to anyone except myself and whoever else asked for it, I leave that for others. Whatever you makes you happy, as long as it doesn't affect me, close people to me, and my environment. But I guess if you need something to be against in the tattoo world, this just might provide that satisfaction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Which are the perfect people to take money from [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And what a loser saying "...get a tattoo put on." Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Personally I think it's a great idea. It creates an excellent business opportunity for many shops to have repeat customers that can truly live with a "tattoo" for an extended period of time and then choose to either let it go away, remove it, or make it permanent (with traditional ink). You're definitely not going to have any less customers come through the door with this option... Maybe few absolute purists will shun people for providing this service, but to be honest, I can't see many artists not embracing this (if it actually works), and I know a few pretty old school tattoo artists. Although I'm not part of that target market, I think that this can only lead to furthering the art of tattooing. They should call it "Temptooing" or some shit though. Just my $.02 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That watch though!! I'm still bumming it up over here rocking a few Tags that I've bought or been given as a gift (from my dad). Anyways, thanks for this review. I have 2 full sleeves and I've managed to pull of the collared shirt with jeans to attend those "casual dress" meetings, but I admit that I've been dreading that day when I have to actually go out on a golf course or to a BBQ or whatever and the company is not tattoo-accepting. My original thinking was that I'd get a spandex/compression under shirt (long sleeve), and then throw a golf shirt on over top. I'll definitely keep these in mind. Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And why the fuk does this app delete my paragraph spacing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Another one (I'm sure a few more will come to me); I find it semi-annoying when someone really wants to know what the tattoos you have "symbolize" or what meaning they have. I guess the old saying is applicable... "I liked the look of this (insert tattoo type), so I got it tattooed". That's usually responded to with "do you think you'll regret that when you're older?" Holy geez. I'm in my 30s, I am a big boy now and my mom told me that I can do anything that I want. She also tells me I'm handsome and special. But all kidding aside, I've done many other things along the way that I'll regret forever and FAR more than being an inked up grandpa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have 2 full sleeves, a full pectoral done, the back of my calf done, and a couple of other small random regrettable pieces (that will eventually be covered), and I still know next to nothing about tattoos and tattooing. When I give advice or an opinion, I try to make sure that I preface it with "for me, with my tattoos..." I really can't stand "know it alls", especially on something that is as permanent as a tattoo. When the artists in the shop talk about tattooing, there are so many things that we (not professional tattoo artists) don't even think to think about. Everything from passing the epidermis and keeping the ink in the dermis, to coil and rotary and pneumatic tattoo machines, to needle speeds and depths, to bloodlines, to colour blending.... But yeah, please share your in depth knowledge and never ending bank of advice with me! It's all good though, my favourite is when I'm wearing long sleeves and someone with about an hour of experience under the tattoo needle is counselling me about tattoos. Then I pull up my sleeve to check the time [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@lape check out @thecoloneltattooer on Instagram. My artist is @festercastruita. Shop is @funhousetattooing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh man. That is fucking awesome. Great shading, great line work, and the artist NAILED bringing that touch of colour into a predominantly black/grey piece. I find that to be a rare thing in tattoos... There are lots of colourful tattoos that are great and lots of black and grey tattoos that are great, but usually when you see a black/grey piece with a bit of colour, it just doesn't "work". With this piece that CLEARLY isn't the case. Great piece man. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It seems to me that it is... It's some service to sell tattoo designs. If there are any moderators around, click it and have a look... You guys decide. IDGAF, anyone who would subscribe to something like that deserves the dummy tax. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for all of the positive feedback!! Last March I was fortunate enough to purchase/finance a brand new Ducati Panigale 1299s... I've been riding since about the time I could walk, and always wanted to have a Duc. So anyways, I took all of the parts that I could represent in a tattoo and got them put into a sleeve. I took all of the "Ducati" branding off of the crankcase cover, and the Ohlins branding off of the shocks... I didn't want to have that on me, in case I decide to go back to Honda or any other brand. But yeah, I am stoked at how it turned out. The one thing I do have that is Ducati specific is the Desmodromic valves, on the inside of my bicep. I digress. Anyways, thanks again everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup, that's a true spam link!! Thanks!!

Definitely wifey winning this one!!!! Her sleeve is the thickest traditional tattoo I've ever seen. Not to mention she can sit longer and stiller than anyone any of the artists have ever seen. She'll sit for 12 hours with only 3 5min breaks... Her artist always says he has to prepare his wrist and rest for a few days after her sessions... Here's a pic of a leg piece she got done IN ONE SITTING!!! But yeah, my sleeve is all parts of my motorcycle mixed up and mashed into a sleeve... I fucking love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My wife and I just had our sleeves finished. Both took 3 sessions. We've been getting all of our ink done at Funhouse Tattoo in Vancouver, BC. If you aren't familiar with that shop, have a look online and read a bit about the founders. They hold some patents on some awesome tattoo machines and have been part of the tattoo scene for decades now. Such an awesome shop atmosphere coupled with wicked artists. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There're a whole lot of tattoo artists that absolutely shun people that don't act as a professional, with a proper sanitary shop, a business licence, and an actual location that a customer can come back to if there are issues. There are tons of tattoo artists that are featured as guests at other shops around the world, but any guy who is travelling to random places and setting up shop in apartments is suspect. If he was actually any good, and had a good reputation, he'd be a guest at shop or could rent a chair at any real shop without issue... Ask any professional what they think about getting tattooed in an apartment (or anywhere other than a shop or at convention), and see what they say... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just because it's made from vegan and natural ingredients, it doesn't mean that it's good for your skin, pores, or healing skin. Try rubbing some all natural organic vegan holistic fairly traded Buddha-blessed poison ivy on it and see what happens... In all seriousness though, I've always used Preparation-H ointment (not the cream) to aid in the moisturizing of my tattoos (and I have a substantial amount of ink). Other friends that I have just use a simple hypo-allergenic non fragranced moisturizer that isn't water based. Maybe try a different lotion on a small portion of your healing skin and see how that fares. 'Hope that helps a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, it's just a matter of if it will remove/damage a lot of ink through the infection and healing process... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I tried slowing down when my son was born, but just found myself riding slower bikes too quickly... So I just bought a Ducati Panigale 1299s :D Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I took a bunch of random parts from my bike and made them into a sleeve... Still in progress though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's a pic from a few weeks ago... Here are a couple from this last weekend: (Last one is a screen shot from my Instagram account where I reposted the artist's pics of my arm) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk