Tools go hand in hand with what it means to be human, and many men use tools on a daily basis in their work or personal lives. The wrench is one of the most basic and commonly used tools in the standard repertoire, so it makes perfect sense that men would be interested in decorating their bodies with images of...
When it comes to giant apes, King Kong is the literal king, and men who identify with the strength and stoic nature of the beast often find his image to be an excellent subject for a tattoo. The trick is to portray King Kong in all his original glory while differentiating him from other normal apes. King Kong first exploded...
Chainsaws have inspired quite of bit of ink out there. There is something hardcore about a machine that extends our arms into powerful sawing machines. Whether cooked up in the minds of a horror author or something from our own nightmares, chainsaws have been associated with loss of limb--so chainsaw tattoos tend to take on the element of blood incorporated...
Fandom seems to be a rite of passage these days. Choosing a team and getting behind them fiercely is as American as apple pie. When that team does well it only raises our sense of pride for our favorite group of sports stars. The Atlanta Falcons may have been unsuccessful in the Super Bowl but they are a team built...
Pittsburgh, like in-state city mates Philadelphia, has diehard fans. Their parents were born fans and their parents were born fans and their parent’s parents were born fans. Fandom runs through generations of families in this town. For those that live in Pittsburgh--you don’t choose a favorite team--all are liked equally. The love of the Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins run deep....
A light in the dark, matchstick tattoos pack a surprising punch in their tiny size. Ablaze with a flames or a dim glow, a match is a small yet mighty tattoo for your collection. Strength, hope, and steadfastness all come to mind when a tiny match is seen burning gently in darkness. Whether used to ignite passion, inspire feelings of...
Supreme sensory abilities and a brain like a brass trap, Daredevil is a beloved superhero. Tattoos of our idols can signify admiration for the creation, as well as feelings of kinship. Daredevil of the Marvel Comics franchise is not your average superhero. Devoid of the ability to fly or hurl balls of fire at his opponents, Daredevil’s normalcy is perhaps...
An instant classic on Cartoon Network, Adventure Time was vaulted to the ranks of other cartoon greats for its mass appeal to both children and adults. The show’s cheeky sense of humor, cartoon buffoonery, and loveable characters make it prime material for a comedic tattoo. First airing on Cartoon Network in 2010 as a children’s cartoon, Adventure Time soon curried...
A fun-loving and adventurous classic, Scooby Doo isn’t just for kids. A Scooby tattoo pays homage to a beloved and inventive piece of television. Scooby Doo and his friends have been solving mysteries, hunting monsters, and busting bad guys since the ‘70s. Originally aimed at children, “Scooby Doo, Where Are You!” and its subsequent spin offs have developed a massive...
The exhilarating shoot-em-up “Fallout” rocked the gaming community with its incredible graphics, engaging plot, and old school music. Perhaps the most memorable character to come out of this franchise was the game’s chipper mascot, Vault Boy. Humorously depicted as care-free and neatly combed in spite of nuclear fallout, Vault Boy is recognizable in and out of the gaming community. With...
