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Couple jammers from a few weeks ago. Prepping for another session on my back today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh sorry, I didn’t realize you’ve also watched a lot of YouTube videos about tattoos. You’re clearly more experienced than I thought. Again, 2 tattoos and some YouTube videos is not much to base such a generalization on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I really don’t think 2 tattoos justifies you saying “most tattoo artists” I have a lot more than 2 tattoos and have been around multiple shops and artists and my experiences have been the complete opposite. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Unless your mouse pad is made of sandpaper you’ll be just fine once it heals. Tattoos are applied below the top layer of skin and won’t just rub off. Friction has nothing to do with tattoo aging. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can’t read that top one as a print, let alone applied to skin. All tattoos definitely do blur and fade over time, but a well made tattoo will acquire character as it ages while a poorly done one will turn into a blob. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You will more than likely be able to find a tattooer that would be able to do it. What this guy seems to be concerned with is the longevity of the tattoo. Tattoos fade and spread over time. Lines close together will run together and make the tattoo not readable if not properly designed. There’s not an artist out there that can prevent this. What you will find are artist that don’t care enough to tell you this and do it anyway. Let the professional educate you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Please don’t get anymore tattoos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tattoos in general fade with time. Trying to do anything to it while maintaining the original design is going to make a mess of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It won’t “fix” itself. You should fix your expectations of tattoos. Tattoos are imperfect. They are made by imperfect people on an imperfect canvas. They are not meant to be looked at through a microscope. It’s a small tattoo on a delicate piece of skin and any imperfection is going to be spotted easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 weeks is too soon to tell. Also it’s on some very thin skin. Wrists tend to be more prone to slight blowouts. If it is blown out you won’t be able to “fix” it without making it worse. I would just stop obsessing over it and let it finish healing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wouldn’t recommend having your first tattoo experience be on your back down your spine. That being said, welcome! Do your research on an artist that has done similar work to what you want. Show them some references and don’t rush the process. Try to think about your future plans too and where this tattoo will fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pic isn’t showing but give it at least a month before you look too carefully. After that, go in for a touch up if need be. Tattoos look all sorts of wonky as they heal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice stuff! Love traditional! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Did you look around the forum at other threads relating to this topic before posting? It’s far too early to know. Let it heal. No sense in stressing about something you can’t do anything about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Exactly! Lots of crap in sunscreen that can irritate a healing tattoo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This shop or artist have an Instagram or something we could see? Did you see any of their healed work? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Probably my least favorite area to heal thus far. The constant dampness in the area doesn’t help. Seems like my ditch took twice as long to heal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would agree that drier is better for the scabs currently. Just treat them with care and don’t do anything to rip them off prematurely. You may need a touch up after it’s all healed or you may not. Won’t know for awhile. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome! How old is the tattoo and where is it located? It looks quite bruised. Different colors for me heal differently. Some colors need to be packed more and might contribute to heavier scabbing. Keep taking care of it and don’t let the scabs dry out too much but don’t over moisturize them either. Thick scabs can be a pain and will require a little extra care and extra healing time in my experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use the SPF 50. Best sunscreen I’ve ever used. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I like it! Looks good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Most tattoo artists have a style they like to work within. Hers seems to be watercolor. Watercolor is very much a fad right now and will not hold up over time as well as a more traditional tattoo. Think carefully about what you want and find an artist whose portfolio matches. Personally, I’d steer clear of an artist who does so much watercolor. In my opinion, they are not something a good tattoo artist will go around doing. Outlines are what keep older tattoos defined. I’ve talked to my artist a little about them while being tattooed and he said he would never do a watercolor tattoo on anyone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Settle. Tattoos spread and blur over time. A well designed tattoo will weather this. Unfortunately, yours looks like it is going to be more of a blob in 10 years. To be very honest, it barely looks like a typewriter now. Your artist should have known this. Did you go to a professional shop? Did you see the artists previous work or a portfolio? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nobody on this forum is going to tell you to get tattoos from a basement scratcher. Tattoos if done properly are also not scars... Maybe you’ve already visited a few basements if that’s what you think... Nobody can predict how a tattoo will look in 20 years. Everyone’s skin is different and everyone takes care of their skin differently. If you are worried about how it will look in 20 years then you might be a little too obsessive for such a commitment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Whether you give an explanation or not is up to you. Whether the person asking thinks you’re rude or not is up to them. If you are comfortable not explaining it when people ask then I’d say it’s fine. I just want to warn you that everyone who sees it for the first time is probably going to ask you about it. I personally like the idea of getting some type of image instead of the Chinese characters and the script. I know you know what you think the characters mean but have you verified with someone who speaks and writes in that language? There are more than a few people walking around with Chinese symbols on their body thinking they mean one thing but it’s really another or is completely wrong. Chinese characters are complex and slight variances can alter the meaning. The person tattooing you probably won’t speak or read the language either. It’s going to be 100% on you to make sure it’s done precisely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk