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*ass warning*
 
Started my back last month with Gavin rose at stronghold 

Got my other ribs done by Chris O’Donnell a little over a month ago. Pumped with how it came out! The photo was taken right when it was done but I will try to get some healed shots 

Personally I think you're ok. Looks like a healing tattoo now. 

Everyone likes what they like, but true Japanese tattooing probably has had more influence on modern tattooing than anything else... American traditional a close second.  Janky kanji is not what it's about.

Yeah, you'll forget about the pain. 
That's one reason women have more than 1 baby 😮 😄

I assume you're not seeing real or good Japanese tattooing....

Who knows! It hurt a lot though, so I'm not sure if I want to do it again. This piece took me about 6 hours of tattooing plus one hour consult/aftercare.
I'm super happy with it! (I hope pictures are okay in this thread, though it looks more crisp IRL)

ribs 3 hours of pain but worth it by marcos attwood in skin-deep bristol UK
 
 

mine is a bit different, but I got it well after she died. it's a minogame: a Japanese folk turtle with seaweed on its back, surrounded by waves and maple leaves. it represents felicity and longevity, and for me it represents my mother who liked fall and the ocean.
death sucks, death sucks so much, but at least we can get nice tattoos

18 ounce for $11.99
 

Thanks for translating lol.  Yeah, I understand less is more with some lotions and I typically apply a small quarter size worth of lotion to my half sleeve.  Thanks the the answers guys

Let me translate - NO.
If you want your tattoos to look fresh just take care of your skin; keep your skin moisturized and stay out of the sun. You don't need $35 a bottle moisturizer; cocoa butter or something similar is fine. Just use a little every day, don't drench them, don't over do it.

Primary word here is "hustle". 

Another 4 hours for me today v nearly there


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Finished my back piece yesterday.
 
 

Don't.  Thanks.

I always say "I'm not tough, I'm stubborn." I'm a total weenie I just already paid to sit down.

Hi guys, some of you saw on instagram but I'm back from my visit with tomo and uploaded the progress pictures for my back.  It was a doozy as always but I had a great time.
 
 

it really is too late now....

Got this yesterday from my guy Josh Henderson—a start on my left sleeve. I’m covered shoulder to elbow, and now we’re conquering the forearm. Really thrilled with how it turned out. Very swollen and sore today, as expected.

That's the kind of thing that we notice much more than anyone else.  I bet 99 out of 100 people would never notice it unless you pointed it out.  To me, it's just a foregone conclusion that tattoos are going to change shape a little when you move the part of your body that they're on.
If it bugs you, just make sure your arm is straight when showing someone for the first time.  Other that that just relax.  I bet in a month you won't even think about it.

lol ! right !?!?!?   

it really is too late now....

it really is too late now....