Thinking of Ink

Kreth · 02-11-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

It's nice, but unless you have HUGE biceps the text is going to be quite small and hard to read.

Might be better as a chest piece. More real estate to work with, plus symbolically they'd be "close to your heart." If you shrink it down to fit your bicep, the fine line work in the script will tend to bleed over time and become indistinct.
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LooseCard · 02-11-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

It's nice, but unless you have HUGE biceps the text is going to be quite small and hard to read.

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Might be better as a chest piece. More real estate to work with, plus symbolically they'd be "close to your heart." If you shrink it down to fit your bicep, the fine line work in the script will tend to bleed over time and become indistinct.
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I'll agree in the sizing issue.
I'll even agree with the over-the-heart/chest suggestion.

But I believe that today's inks won't bleed or fade as easily as you think, Kreth.

LasciviousXXX · 02-11-2010, 11:08 AM

Great idea brother. Will have to say that if your tat artist has a fine touch they will be able to do the script in a readable size around the arm. Are they going to be in a ring around your arm or arranged in some other fashion?

02-11-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Great idea brother. Will have to say that if your tat artist has a fine touch they will be able to do the script in a readable size around the arm. Are they going to be in a ring around your arm or arranged in some other fashion?

I originally thought of arranged on my upper should area of my arm but a ring around sounds good too.

Hadn't thought of chest....might do that too.

Mugen910 · 02-11-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

I originally thought of arranged on my upper should area of my arm but a ring around sounds good too.

Hadn't thought of chest....might do that too.

I'd say even just the names close to your heart is effective and meaningful.

Kreth · 02-11-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LooseCard

I'll agree in the sizing issue.
I'll even agree with the over-the-heart/chest suggestion.

But I believe that today's inks won't bleed or fade as easily as you think, Kreth.

Oh, I've got a little of today's inks under my skin. I agree they do hold up much better than the old school stuff. But extreme fine line work is just asking for trouble, IMO. Oh BTW, IANATA, just a collector.

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LasciviousXXX · 02-11-2010, 11:14 AM

True on the fading issue but its ALWAYS a good idea to use strong sunscreen whenever you go out. Both my wife and I have sleeves and we pretty much live in SPF 85. It definitely helps keep those colors bright and popping over the years.

Kreth · 02-11-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

True on the fading issue but its ALWAYS a good idea to use strong sunscreen whenever you go out. Both my wife and I have sleeves and we pretty much live in SPF 85. It definitely helps keep those colors bright and popping over the years.

Absolutely, and not just during the summer.

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02-11-2010, 11:08 AM	#3
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Thinking of Ink Great idea brother. Will have to say that if your tat artist has a fine touch they will be able to do the script in a readable size around the arm. Are they going to be in a ring around your arm or arranged in some other fashion?

02-11-2010, 11:14 AM	#7
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Thinking of Ink True on the fading issue but its ALWAYS a good idea to use strong sunscreen whenever you go out. Both my wife and I have sleeves and we pretty much live in SPF 85. It definitely helps keep those colors bright and popping over the years.