Tattoos?

Cigarcop · 11-16-2008, 07:59 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, 08:24 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, 01:46 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, 01:47 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, 06:17 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, 10:37 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, 01:04 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.

Volt · 11-18-2008, 05:55 AM

You guys thinking about joining the service.... They are really cracking down on what, where, and when tats can happen. Get a current copy of the regs before getting one and or make sure your recruiter knows. It could be a show stopper.

DrDubzz · 11-18-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanitariumite

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.

I'm in pharmacy school now, so I'd be a pharmacist in the Navy (O-3)

Mugen910 · 11-18-2008, 02:50 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.

DrDubzz · 11-18-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

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.

of course! I mean't once I"m in and all that fun stuff

Whatever I potentially get would be siginificant to where I go

11-16-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
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, 08:24 PM	#2
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, 10:37 PM	#6
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 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?

11-18-2008, 05:55 AM	#8
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoo's You guys thinking about joining the service.... They are really cracking down on what, where, and when tats can happen. Get a current copy of the regs before getting one and or make sure your recruiter knows. It could be a show stopper. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.