The Tattoos of Weinworld

So it turns out I got this on Leo's Birthday - pretty neat coincidence. Healing up well so far...

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I'll have something like this on my calf as of next tuesday :embarrassed: With the addition of a cane and handlebar moustache. My first tattoo so I'm not sure what it's gonna be like but apparently calf is one of the nicest places to have one.

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wagdog said:
The calf is nice... Stay off the shin though (ouch).
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Shin isn't that bad (not a walk in the park either ) , just feels weird with the vibrations of the machine running up your leg bones
 
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I think everyone is different - the edge of my shin was pretty tender, ankle area as well. Calf area isn't bad at all though.
 
wagdog said:
I think everyone is different - the edge of my shin was pretty tender, ankle area as well. Calf area isn't bad at all though.
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Yes, lots of people will experience it differently. Everyone has varying pain tolerance and thresholds to some degree too.
 
I've been thinking about my next one lately although I need to save my pennies. I've actually been thinking about getting a hei matau which is that traditional hawaian fish hook symbol. Fishing has always been a part of my life and I love traditional, cultural work like that. My only concern is whether it seems hokey getting something that is related to a tribe like that. It has a lot of meaings including good fortune and there are several elements built in so it is cool. Just cant decide if it is proper or not. Also thinking I could change it up and get different elements incorporated into the design instead of the shark, turtle, sun, korus and manta. Not sure if that makes it worse or better.

I know traditional Japonese work is popular but I dont see that as relating to a specific tribe. What do you guys think about traditional tribal like the hei matau?
 
Johnny N. said:
I've been thinking about my next one lately although I need to save my pennies. I've actually been thinking about getting a hei matau which is that traditional hawaian fish hook symbol. Fishing has always been a part of my life and I love traditional, cultural work like that. My only concern is whether it seems hokey getting something that is related to a tribe like that. It has a lot of meaings including good fortune and there are several elements built in so it is cool. Just cant decide if it is proper or not. Also thinking I could change it up and get different elements incorporated into the design instead of the shark, turtle, sun, korus and manta. Not sure if that makes it worse or better.

I know traditional Japonese work is popular but I dont see that as relating to a specific tribe. What do you guys think about traditional tribal like the hei matau?
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I don't know, my tattoos are a westernized Japanese style and I don't feel it's disrespectful. As far as the Hei Matau, 90% of the people who see it won't know what it is anyway. Just get what you want and don;t sweat it.
 
reverend1 said:
I don't know, my tattoos are a westernized Japanese style and I don't feel it's disrespectful. As far as the Hei Matau, 90% of the people who see it won't know what it is anyway. Just get what you want and don;t sweat it.
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Yeah this. As long as it means something to you, don't worry about it.
 
There are so many variations on the Hawaiian fish hook anyway I don't think it'll be an issue. Just to be safe though, when surfing the local breaks, don't drop in on Da Hui :thu:

 
Punchy said:
There are so many variations on the Hawaiian fish hook anyway I don't think it'll be an issue. Just to be safe though, when surfing the local breaks, don't drop in on Da Hui :thu:

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Lol, how about Gerry Lopez as Vince. It always makes me laugh.

 
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