Ah the armband. While the once popular tattoo style has fallen out the spotlight in the past, lately it's been making quite the comeback on the arms of gentlemen across the globe. Ages ago, traditional tribal armband tattoos weren't the only way to distinguish a man's role or rank among a group of people. The truth is, their purpose was...
Starting at the elbow and stopping at the wrist, forearm sleeves are far from conservative. However, with pieces as talented as these ones below, it’s easy to show off you ink with the utmost pride. While forearm sleeves are in a different category than say hand or neck tattoos, their still quite hard to miss. Let’s face it, the forearm...
From the cowboys keeping cattle in line to the soldiers on the battlefield keeping enemies at bay, barbed wire has cut its way into the history books. When Joseph F. Glidden introduced the perfected invention of barbed wire back in 1873 it quickly took the world by storm. Though, like all inventions, it took several milestones to reach with the...
Chances are you've heard of full and half sleeves, but have you considered a quarter sleeve? It's a great way to acquire an around the arm tattoo while still being discreet about it. When it comes to sleeves there are three types every man should know: The first being full, which means from shoulder to wrist. The second, half, which extends...
Ever since William S Harley and brothers Arthur and Walter Davidson opened the doors to their small shed and rolled out their first motorcycle, Harley Davidson has been a name to be known. Found back in 1903, the iconic American manufacturer's motorcycles can be seen roaming across every open road, state to state. As can the intoxicating sound of the...
Take a voyage out into the ocean and discover one of nature's coolest underwater creatures. Some of which can easily grow to sizes that surpasses even the largest adult human males. When it comes to Jellyfish, you might be surprised to know they are technically "plankton". Which in Greek translates to drift or to wander. Interestingly enough, Jellyfish don't actually...
For an ostentatious representation of a nighthawk's personality, you simply cannot fail to impress with an owl chest tattoo. These fearsome birds are adeptly cunning for guys of all different backgrounds. Owls are legendary creatures that dwell all over the world, so everyone will recognize the brute force of your ink. These nocturnal creatures are ideal icons for guys who...
Grab a good book and cozy on back into your favorite reading nook. For bookworms and teachers alike, these ink styles tell quite an intriguing story. As the great Earnest Hemingway once said, "There is no friend as loyal as a book." Of course, the same can be said about tattoos when you consider they are permanently a part of...
While it's true rosaries offer a string of prayer beads to keep track of your prayer count, there's far more to their true meaning. For gentlemen of the Catholic faith, the holy rosary holds special ties to both the sacraments of reconciliation and confession. During the process of forgiveness, the rosary aids in washing man clean of sin while also...
Are you a man consumed by wanderlust? You know, the strong irresistible desire to travel and explore every inch of the globe. If adventure is in your heart, you’ll want to tour these travel tattoo ideas. Just consider the words of the great French novelist Marcel Proust first, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”...
