Tattoos?

11-16-2008, 08:53 PM

Thinking about getting one. Anyone have any tattoo's?

Cigarcop · 11-16-2008, 08:59 PM

I've got a few, all have something relevant to my career choice.

I would say if you get one make sure its something that got some meaning to it and not something randomly picked. They also can be addictive!!!

Sanitariumite · 11-16-2008, 09:24 PM

I have/had 2. I've got the UV flames on my left forearm, and I've still got "Fidelitas" on my right wrist, but as it's my saluting arm, I was instructed to get it removed if I ever wanted a future with the Marines. It sucks, as I'm quite attached (Haha, punny). My mom agreed to get it for me 2 Christmases ago, and she even went with me, and watched (I was so proud of her) so I really like it. I've still got the original sketch from when I drew it up, so I'll probably have it re-done somewhere else. Anyways, here's the tattoos.

Lights on

Lights off, UV on.

And here's the one in the process of removal. It's been about a week since my first of 5-6 sessions.

Before

Immediately after (Phone pic)

2 days ago

And right now it looks just like that, but sans blisters.

Mugen910 · 11-17-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanitariumite

Lights on

Lights off, UV on.

I've never heard of this...can you explain more about the ink?

Genetic Defect · 11-17-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I've never heard of this...can you explain more about the ink?

try google

Sanitariumite · 11-17-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I've never heard of this...can you explain more about the ink?

http://www.crazychameleon.net/black-...attoo-ink.html

It's one of 18 UV reactive colors. The others all actually have a color to them, that when healed, simply looks like a faded, or slightly pastel color. but under UV they pop. The one he used for mine is a "white" ink, but truly it's colorless. The only thing you see on my arm is scar tissue, and with most people you can't even see that, but my dad's Cuban, and so I tan and show scars easier than most.

DrDubzz · 11-17-2008, 11:37 PM

I have none at the moment, but as I am tenatively planning on joining the Navy after school, I've been trying to find a cool/meaningful Naval inspired tat to get.

I've thought about the Compass Rose, nautical star, stuff like that. Anyone with tattoo experience have any ideas?

Sanitariumite · 11-18-2008, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

I have none at the moment, but as I am tenatively planning on joining the Navy after school, I've been trying to find a cool/meaningful Naval inspired tat to get.

I've thought about the Compass Rose, nautical star, stuff like that. Anyone with tattoo experience have any ideas?

I've already got one planned for if/when I get into the Marines, but not a day sooner lol. I don't have any NAVY ideas, but figure out what you want to get, and mull it over for a month or 3. Think about what color(s) you may want to use, where, how big, style etc. Make sure that by the time you get it, there isn't anything you feel like you can improve on. I feel like that's the best advice I could give anybody on any tattoo. What do you want to do in the NAVY? One of my best friends from high school just got through Naval OCS. She's off for 2 years of pilot training in Pensacola now.

Mugen910 · 11-18-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

I have none at the moment, but as I am tenatively planning on joining the Navy after school, I've been trying to find a cool/meaningful Naval inspired tat to get.

I've thought about the Compass Rose, nautical star, stuff like that. Anyone with tattoo experience have any ideas?

I don't suggest getting a Navy tat before joining up. If I were you I'd just wait till after you join/complete boot camp.

I've seen many not make it into the Marines due to tats and their location or so called meanings.

11-17-2008, 12:00 AM

i have loads mate no my arms legs and back

11-17-2008, 12:03 AM

Both of my arms from the elbows up are covered except for a little bit on my left arm, I also ink on my elbows and forearm and legs.

Don Fernando · 11-17-2008, 12:56 AM

one, on my top left arm.

Lucky_Hippo · 11-17-2008, 07:07 AM

I have quite a few. I have a personal rule about not going below the watch line or above the collar line so I can dress up and be "respectable" when I need to be, but other than that, it's pretty much fair game for me.

A few really mean something to me, and a few were just for fun, but all of them tell a personal story and where I was in my life when I got it done.

Enjoy it, you only get one first!

11-17-2008, 07:36 AM

Anybody have any Pictures.

Sanitariumite · 11-17-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

I don't have any, but the before and after pictures of the removal process will make me think twice about it.

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

I have quite a few. I have a personal rule about not going below the watch line or above the collar line so I can dress up and be "respectable" when I need to be, but other than that, it's pretty much fair game for me.

A few really mean something to me, and a few were just for fun, but all of them tell a personal story and where I was in my life when I got it done.

Enjoy it, you only get one first!

Then Lucky's advice is perfect. If you choose a location that is easily covered by clothing, you should be fine. Make sure the tattoo means something to you, research your artists to find a talented one, and you shouldn't ever need it removed. I was taking a risk by getting mine on my wrist, and I knew that. Part of me is actually happy that I get to experience something that most don't ever go through. I don't regret the tattoo, or that it has to be removed, and I do intend to get it re-done somewhere else. But the most valuable advice I've seen in this thread is that if you only want one, don't get it. I don't know anybody who has only one tattoo and doesn't want anymore. It is absolutely the most addictive thing I've ever experienced, and most people with tattoos will tell you the same thing.

Genetic Defect · 11-17-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

one, on my top left arm.

of a Tulip

ucla695 · 11-17-2008, 07:44 AM

I don't have any, but the before and after pictures of the removal process will make me think twice about it.

11-17-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

I don't have any, but the before and after pictures of the removal process will make me think twice about it.

That is what i was thinking also

av8tor152d · 11-17-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Thinking about getting one. Anyone have any tattoo's?

Best advice I can give, If you do not plan on getting more than just one tat, then don't get any at all. they are addicting.

King James · 11-17-2008, 08:20 AM

celtic trinity knot on right arm.....will post a pic later

11-16-2008, 08:53 PM	#1
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Anyone have any Tattoos Thinking about getting one. Anyone have any tattoo's?

11-16-2008, 08:59 PM	#2
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoo's I've got a few, all have something relevant to my career choice. I would say if you get one make sure its something that got some meaning to it and not something randomly picked. They also can be addictive!!!

11-16-2008, 09:24 PM	#3
Sanitariumite Bloodied but unbowed Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: Afghanistan Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoo's I have/had 2. I've got the UV flames on my left forearm, and I've still got "Fidelitas" on my right wrist, but as it's my saluting arm, I was instructed to get it removed if I ever wanted a future with the Marines. It sucks, as I'm quite attached (Haha, punny). My mom agreed to get it for me 2 Christmases ago, and she even went with me, and watched (I was so proud of her) so I really like it. I've still got the original sketch from when I drew it up, so I'll probably have it re-done somewhere else. Anyways, here's the tattoos. Lights on Lights off, UV on. And here's the one in the process of removal. It's been about a week since my first of 5-6 sessions. Before Immediately after (Phone pic) 2 days ago And right now it looks just like that, but sans blisters. __________________ - INVICTUS -

11-17-2008, 11:37 PM	#7
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoo's I have none at the moment, but as I am tenatively planning on joining the Navy after school, I've been trying to find a cool/meaningful Naval inspired tat to get. I've thought about the Compass Rose, nautical star, stuff like that. Anyone with tattoo experience have any ideas?

11-17-2008, 12:00 AM	#10
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have any Tattoo's i have loads mate no my arms legs and back

11-17-2008, 12:03 AM	#11
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have any Tattoo's Both of my arms from the elbows up are covered except for a little bit on my left arm, I also ink on my elbows and forearm and legs.

11-17-2008, 12:56 AM	#12
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoo's one, on my top left arm. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-17-2008, 07:07 AM	#13
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoo's I have quite a few. I have a personal rule about not going below the watch line or above the collar line so I can dress up and be "respectable" when I need to be, but other than that, it's pretty much fair game for me. A few really mean something to me, and a few were just for fun, but all of them tell a personal story and where I was in my life when I got it done. Enjoy it, you only get one first! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

11-17-2008, 07:36 AM	#14
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos Anybody have any Pictures.

11-17-2008, 07:44 AM	#17
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos I don't have any, but the before and after pictures of the removal process will make me think twice about it.

11-17-2008, 08:20 AM	#20
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos celtic trinity knot on right arm.....will post a pic later __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006