Tattoo advice

**Russ** · 03-05-2005, 20:48

I've decided to take the plunge and get a tat.

I'm going to have my daughter's initials on the inside of my left forearm with a Mature MT font. I know it'll hurt but what is the pain like? Someone told me it's like having a cigarette stubbed out on your skin, is that an accurate analogy?

How long do they usually take to heal? The same person told me it depends on the individual but is normally around 3 to 4 weeks.

Also it'll cost me ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40 - is that an average rate?

The place I'm going to is licenced, hygienic and well-recommended...

Tuftus · 03-05-2005, 20:50

What design are you going for Russ?

**Russ** · 03-05-2005, 20:51

Two letters, AE with an italic Mature MT font.

Tuftus · 03-05-2005, 20:54

If they are a girls initials, my only advice would be ask the tat guy for plan b advice incase it all goes tits up...

My mate had one of his ladies name and then had a blazin row, needless to say he kinda regrets it now...

**Russ** · 03-05-2005, 20:55

Reading the first post should give you a hint as to whose initials they are....

Tuftus · 03-05-2005, 20:57

D'oh....

Its common knowledge I am a

Hope it goes well mate!

Chris W · 03-05-2005, 20:58

The place by the station in swansea is really good-
been there a couple of times with mates (i'm not a tattoo person)

ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£70 for a celtic design covering a whole calf muscle
ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£25 for a small custom design in one colour.

ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40 does sound quite steep- prices normal depend on size and number of colours!

gooner4life · 03-05-2005, 21:04

Russ I would best describe it as being scratched with the lid of a Biro (the open hole'd type) its more irritating than painful, it can also be quite relaxing.

ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40 for 2 letters seems a bit steep though in my opinion but then its probably the cheapest they do if they are one of the better places.

paulyoung666 · 03-05-2005, 21:09

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Originally Posted by gooner4life

Russ I would best describe it as being scratched with the lid of a Biro (the open hole'd type) its more irritating than painful, it can also be quite relaxing.

ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40 for 2 letters seems a bit steep though in my opinion but then its probably the cheapest they do if they are one of the better places.

somewhere near i reckon , although some peoples pain thresholds are lower than others

, as for healing i was told to use lasonil ( pile cream )

, did the trick though

, as for cost , maybe a little steep but a bit of an awkward one to call properly , if the place you are going to use is good then they will talk to you before getting one done and put any fears you have to bed for you , just be 100% sure you want it doing

gooner4life · 03-05-2005, 21:17

I used Savlon on mine, I got the cream and the anti-septic spray to cool it when it started itching, I think the healing is the worst part personally :disturbed: all that itching...ARGHHHHHHHH lol

Im thinking of getting my sons name down the inside of my forearm didnt notice thats where Russ said he wanted to get his at first.

Seems a popular place at the moment, my only worry is for employment reasons some places wont allow a short sleeve shirt if you have a tattoo on view god knows why in this day and age.

**Russ** · 03-05-2005, 21:18

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Originally Posted by monkeybreath

The place by the station in swansea is really good-
been there a couple of times with mates (i'm not a tattoo person)

Dai Pie! He's good, or so I've heard. Skin Ink on Mansel Street is good too, it's where I had my belly button pierce

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Originally Posted by monkeybreath

ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40 does sound quite steep- prices normal depend on size and number of colours!

It'll be fairly large but just the one colour - I'll prolly shop around though.

bb31 · 03-05-2005, 21:21

I also was told to used pile cream, god knows who from, but it bought the colour off a bit, so i would stick to vasoline if i were you. Regarding the pain, well i would rather have 10 kids than have another tattoo anyday!!

Mines half finished cos i didnt want them to carry on lol

gooner4life · 03-05-2005, 21:23

Vaseline draws the colour out apparantly but I think a lot of it is just urban myths.
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ooh just thought I was also told to try and get some Tattoo Goo but I couldnt find it back then, (back in the days of dial up, searching was painful) im sure you will be able to source some of that, its herbal and supposed to be the best thing for a tattoo.

bb31 · 03-05-2005, 21:26

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Originally Posted by gooner4life

Vaseline draws the colour out apparantly but I think a lot of it is just urban myths.
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confused now..............well with the pile cream, there was loads of black coming when i rubbed it in!! Maybe have a word with the tattooist for the best advice

gooner4life · 03-05-2005, 21:28

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Originally Posted by bb31

confused now..............well with the pile cream, there was loads of black coming when i rubbed it in!! Maybe have a word with the tattooist for the best advice

You will most likely find that was actually bits of the scab coming off as you rubbed it in, the black bits (generally outline) normally scab a bit thinner and come off quicker and easier than the rest as it heals the quickest.