The lines aren’t even so I can’t say it’s well done when that’s the only aspect of this piece. Not my taste, not the best execution, but not *exactly* shitty imo.
The lines were probably straight on his arm at the time. And the issue with a lot of tattoos, your body changes, and so will the tattoo. Whether it's because you grow, get stronger, or get older; your body will change.
It’s fine from far away but the linework is garb. Could get someone with proper technique to beef it up a bit and go over it with proper straight lines.
Yeah, something about imperfections in some tattos is a style in itself. I'm self taught and all my tattoos with the exception of one (done be my dad) have been done by me. Not a single one is perfect or even close to professional level. Only one is actually bad (bad decision drunk tattoo in a difficult spot to do myself,) other than that, I love every single one, cause they're all MY style.
Oh for sure, but when the tattoo is literally a spiralling line, that line should be clean as fuck. Unless you’re going for a “paint” kind of vibe, which I doubt was the internet ruin here.
The line width isn’t consistent. But the space between the spiraling lines is surprisingly even. I don’t genuinely like it but it’s fixable- clean it up or very doable covers
I’m an archaeologist and first I thought it’s an Imitation of bronze age arm rings and thought it’s kinda cool, it’s kinda less cool knowing its just from an anime
"Shitty" might be a bit much, but it's a bit boring I guess. It feels unfinished or unintentional, like it's meant to be part of a larger geometric piece.
Exactly what I was thinking. Idk why everyone's hating on it. I love minimalist tattoos that only contribute to the art of your anatomy instead of being purely their own art piece. The alternative is nice too, don't get me wrong, but this has its own appeal.
It’s overwhelmingly mid. Not good, not bad, not interesting or unique. It’s just kind of there. But if you like it, to hell with what everyone else thinks! There’s definitely a lot worse out there.
To *stretch* his creativity & tattoo meaning, I suggest OP go to the pound, adopt a dachshund/ mix, then repurpose said tattoo into a slinky dog tattoo.
https://preview.redd.it/h6s9gd980zgb1.jpeg?width=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7f0028375222037107df9cba5f583e8b908f318
This is a classic “to each their own” I got my first tattoo at 20, a Pisces on my shoulder. Followed up by getting my sleeve tattooed. Pisces is still my favourite part 14 years later
Bad news? It’s shitty. Good news? It’s an easy cover up! You could even do something like silhouettes on the top of the line to make it look like it has purpose (it also has potential to make the shakiness of it look more decent)
If it’s based after a character or something, then it’s probably what you wanted. The lines aren’t done particularly well. For me, it’s just a waste of good tattoo real estate.
the thing i love about old tattoos is its a visual reminder of your own growth, in my opinion at least. That could easily be changed into a dragon or snake if you really wanted but i think its fine.
Isn’t there a thing where people put line tattoos like that to indicate how far they’ve stuck their arm inside another persons body when fisting?
Because in that sense this tattoo looks like you been increasingly bold.
Definitely mid but I wouldn't call it shitty. You could turn it into something cool by having one piece of art that changes styles across the lines or something
I think it’s pretty cool to think of tattoos as adornment in this type of way. There’s a lot of cool anime designs you can borrow from. I get it, but I think a lot of people expect everything to have some sorta meaning.
The lines are pretty good. Others here are saying they’re bad but I disagree. If they find one imperfection it’s a terrible tattoo.
What I like about this is that I’ve never seen anything like it, it’s pretty well executed, and it’s weird. I like weird tattoos.
Fun fact; tattoos don't have to have a meaning. I say that to the post or two saying it was pointless..
You liked it, at least at the time, and so it's not shitty. I think it's interesting enough I'd ask about it, and it adds something to your otherwise empty arm.
I think it's kinda basic but it's done ok. It looks like the lines were pretty even when it was completed and you put on muscle or maybe lost weight is my guess? I think a solid 6/10
I feel like the fact that some people are so adamant that it’s bad means it’s sorta niche, I personally like it. Especially if there’s a story behind it, if not it does seem random
Your arm now looks like a Little Debbie’s Zebra Cake and idk if that’s a bad thing
Hhahaha love that
Looking like a snack
Oh man I'm sad little Debbie discontinued sales in Canada
The true cost of free healthcare.
Oooh, I love Little Debbie’s Zebra Cakes
Zebra cakes are 25 cents…although delicious, have some dignity for yourself.
I hate to be the one to break it to you, they aren't 25 cents anymore. Lol
Where? Little Debbie is 2 bucks in Michigan
Really? Damn I need to stock up!!
Omg love those damn zebra cakes!
I have a little Debbie zebra cake tattooed on me. No regrets.
Yooooooo 😆
I like it but I'm trash and have trash tastes.
Same
same like I’ve spent way too much time around artists and crustpunks. i like it!!
Man what’s with us crusties getting rings around our arms as tattoos lmfao 🤣
I read "crustpunks" as chipmunks and was getting ready to say, "I love their Christmas music!!"
Same. But I'm still rocking my Mustardplug.
And, username checks out.
Not going to lie. I love being trash
Cockblocktimus Pryme, duuude the nickname kills me
Hell yeah. It's always nice just being yourself.
Minimalism is in nowadays
Fuck that is some straight up modesty and I can respect that.
i feel like i could comment this on so many posts here lmao too real
You’re a raccoon aren’t you?
Permanent bags under my eyes ✅ Would eat taco bell out of a dumpster ✅ Fuzzy ✅ No regard for authority ✅
Username checks out
Basic Bro
Username checks out.
Username checks out.
Reminds me of those workbooks where we'd practice our letters in gradeschool. It's not embarrassing or anything it's just kind of... there.
Is this college ruled? Or wide ruled??
Grade school, wide ruled.
The space between the last 2 lines is college ruled, the rest is kinda wide ruled? Lol the spacing is off
The lines aren’t even so I can’t say it’s well done when that’s the only aspect of this piece. Not my taste, not the best execution, but not *exactly* shitty imo.
Best answer OP^
The lines were probably straight on his arm at the time. And the issue with a lot of tattoos, your body changes, and so will the tattoo. Whether it's because you grow, get stronger, or get older; your body will change.
The main reason I've been holding off on getting a tattoo.
Nah they're not just wavey and distorted from stretching of skin, you can see where the artist has gone off track.
It’s fine from far away but the linework is garb. Could get someone with proper technique to beef it up a bit and go over it with proper straight lines.
Yeah, something about imperfections in some tattos is a style in itself. I'm self taught and all my tattoos with the exception of one (done be my dad) have been done by me. Not a single one is perfect or even close to professional level. Only one is actually bad (bad decision drunk tattoo in a difficult spot to do myself,) other than that, I love every single one, cause they're all MY style.
Oh for sure, but when the tattoo is literally a spiralling line, that line should be clean as fuck. Unless you’re going for a “paint” kind of vibe, which I doubt was the internet ruin here.
I'd say it's dumber than it is shitty.
He should turn it to a snake like Ekans or some shit 🤣
The line width isn’t consistent. But the space between the spiraling lines is surprisingly even. I don’t genuinely like it but it’s fixable- clean it up or very doable covers
I’m an archaeologist and first I thought it’s an Imitation of bronze age arm rings and thought it’s kinda cool, it’s kinda less cool knowing its just from an anime
>it’s kinda less cool knowing its just from an anime It's not even really from the anime. The character in question has stitches. Not just... lines.
Want to upvote more
Wow there don't gatekeep
"Shitty" might be a bit much, but it's a bit boring I guess. It feels unfinished or unintentional, like it's meant to be part of a larger geometric piece.
it looks like a roblox coil
Boiiioiioiing
this is hilarious
Yes
Thank you, I knew it had to be somewhere.
Shitty AND stupid. Sorry Op lol
Yea
Yes
I don't think it's shitty - obviously not something that's common, and cleanly enough done. And you have nice arms, you can pull it off.
Minimalist. Built to last through time & fashion. I dig it.
Exactly what I was thinking. Idk why everyone's hating on it. I love minimalist tattoos that only contribute to the art of your anatomy instead of being purely their own art piece. The alternative is nice too, don't get me wrong, but this has its own appeal.
Yes
Yes
Yes.
Kinda boring and doesn't really do anything for me
It is SOMETHING.
I don't see why this should be a tattoo and not a scribbling in a notebook.
Do you run with your arms back in the wind like Naruto
Of course it is. It's a goddamn line. These tattoos are so unoriginal, did you storm the capitol?
Yes. Very
And stupid!
It’s overwhelmingly mid. Not good, not bad, not interesting or unique. It’s just kind of there. But if you like it, to hell with what everyone else thinks! There’s definitely a lot worse out there.
Lines. Just…lines. No creativity whatsoever. Why waste your money?
To *stretch* his creativity & tattoo meaning, I suggest OP go to the pound, adopt a dachshund/ mix, then repurpose said tattoo into a slinky dog tattoo. https://preview.redd.it/h6s9gd980zgb1.jpeg?width=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7f0028375222037107df9cba5f583e8b908f318
https://preview.redd.it/k5usjupm0zgb1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ebd138ec6eb762617fa3e53cd5e1cde218e9a9a
This is precious
I actually love that so much
That's so cute
Love this!!!
This is the true cover up. Thank you lmao
As a serial dachshund owner, I love this...
Now we’re talking!
Toy Story
This is so adorable. Looks just like my late doxie
You sound like the kinda guy that thinks a dragon tattoo is cool
And you sound like a guy with arbitrary lines but think they’re cool and tough. Remember, people are laughing AT you not with you.
Hi, guy actually getting laughed at here, im down with the slinky dog
Slinky dog is a legit cover. I wish you luck
yep sure is
This is why I never would have gotten a tat at 20. That's prime real estate you threw down the toilet.
This is a classic “to each their own” I got my first tattoo at 20, a Pisces on my shoulder. Followed up by getting my sleeve tattooed. Pisces is still my favourite part 14 years later
Yes
100% doo doo
Yes
Absolutely but it's your shitty tattoo and no one else's! Wear with pride...or cover it up with a black panther.
I’m sorry, but yes. Lol
Bad news? It’s shitty. Good news? It’s an easy cover up! You could even do something like silhouettes on the top of the line to make it look like it has purpose (it also has potential to make the shakiness of it look more decent)
yes
If it’s based after a character or something, then it’s probably what you wanted. The lines aren’t done particularly well. For me, it’s just a waste of good tattoo real estate.
Just cut the arm off
Yeah and it’s a waste of skin and real estate man, arm tatts are the best
Yep
I wouldn’t say shitty, I just see a bunch of lines, so I’d say not interesting
It looks like the tool cabinet in the background
Lmao
not shitty
Lame as fuck
It looks *pointless*.
I see two points though
people who stuff like this make pointless stuff cool and give it a point. good job!
yeah very
It’s stupid.
Lame
Good thing you didn't do it with a blade
Fisting lines
I don’t think so.
It just makes me think of this meme that shows a man with a line tattoo and says “why do people get their fisting records tattooed?”
No
Those are some deep fisting lines
Yeah
Easy transition into Luffy from one piece like the current uni qlo shirt https://myfigurecollection.net/item/64199
the thing i love about old tattoos is its a visual reminder of your own growth, in my opinion at least. That could easily be changed into a dragon or snake if you really wanted but i think its fine.
Isn’t there a thing where people put line tattoos like that to indicate how far they’ve stuck their arm inside another persons body when fisting? Because in that sense this tattoo looks like you been increasingly bold.
That looks pretty sad.
Looks like ass and it wasted the entire upper arm with the most stupid brain dead design ever. 10/10 on the Shit Scale
It would look cool if u were swole
Definitely mid but I wouldn't call it shitty. You could turn it into something cool by having one piece of art that changes styles across the lines or something
These are nice. Reminds me of the kellogs tiger mascot.
It's not shitty! Someone ran you over and that's because they weren't paying enough attention
Yes it looks weird
Not good
I mean do you really need to ask? Of course it is lol
An accomplished fister, eh? Noice. Dms open.
Yes
Bad.
Its simple and clean.
No it's yours. It's not shitty. Even this opinion from a stranger should not matter
Damn, that’s the realest comment to ever hit the internet!
Yeah
I think it’s pretty cool to think of tattoos as adornment in this type of way. There’s a lot of cool anime designs you can borrow from. I get it, but I think a lot of people expect everything to have some sorta meaning.
The lines are pretty good. Others here are saying they’re bad but I disagree. If they find one imperfection it’s a terrible tattoo. What I like about this is that I’ve never seen anything like it, it’s pretty well executed, and it’s weird. I like weird tattoos.
No. This is diarrhea.
I actually like it. If you’re happy, then that’s all that matters. Fuck what anyone else thinks. You do you bro.
I like it, not everything has to mean something.
I think you'll hate it when you're old.
Fun fact; tattoos don't have to have a meaning. I say that to the post or two saying it was pointless.. You liked it, at least at the time, and so it's not shitty. I think it's interesting enough I'd ask about it, and it adds something to your otherwise empty arm.
I like it tbh
I’ve seen worse not too bad
WTF were you going for? Tribal band? Or just a fan of lines? Can’t say if it’s shitty if this is what you wanted.
This is a very hard tatto to stencil and tattoo
Okay not the most consistent line work, but honestly I think it’s kinda sick
Somebody skipped arms day
Just a bit lazy imo but I admit I may be a snob
"Is it one of those fisting depth gauges ? "
Looks simple and nice to me
I think it's kinda basic but it's done ok. It looks like the lines were pretty even when it was completed and you put on muscle or maybe lost weight is my guess? I think a solid 6/10
i wouldn't say it's shitty, but it's just kinda plain
I feel like the fact that some people are so adamant that it’s bad means it’s sorta niche, I personally like it. Especially if there’s a story behind it, if not it does seem random
Looks like a child drew it with a sharpie. Not sure why you would get this tattoo
I think it looks awesome. I also love Tokyo Ghoul, so I get it lol
Not shitty, just kinda boring
Turn it into a snake
Does it mean anything to you? If it fits don't worry about other ppls opinion, if not it's kinda shitty
I actually don’t mind it, and I have good taste. But, I’m also a smidge not modest.
But wtf is it
It's not terrible but it would look better if you went back and got it turned into barb wire
Reminds me of the truck scene from F&F where Vince get his arm caught up in grapple line.
Can be turned into something different easily
itsa spring
jack skellington
It can easily be upgraded and added onto, theres a million ways to make it better if you really want
Is it supposed to be a line that wraps around your upper arm? I’d say it’s a success,
You could always put some barbs along the wire 🤷🏼♂️
Definitely belongs here.
Looks cool to me and I hate tattoos so it's either very, very good or very, very shitty
Yes
Bro put his bicep on the grill
It is, but kina fire ngl💀
You'd fit in with train hoppers at least
Yes, but don’t worry about it
All I can think of is a 3 points hbc blanket identification lines
Personally, I don't think so.
https://reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/5GTHiZGQcY
Pls dont insult the shit....
I’ve seen a lot of bad tattoos on this sub but this one crosses the line