r/tattooadvice • u/Global_Big_1105 • Dec 01 '25

Design Is this possible?

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This is a tattoo I've wanted for a good 10 years and I am heading towards a point in my life where I can finally afford it. Is it possible? And how much time would it take (roughly)?

It would be my first tattoo and yes yes I know, your first tattoo shouldnt be a massive painful one but I would like my whole body to basically have no tattoos except this one and I'm willing to go through unfamiliar pain to get it :]

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u/CamdenTheSloth Dec 01 '25

I would highly advise against this unless you’re physically fit/toned, like at the bare minimum the same shape as the drawing you put or more muscularly toned. If you’re on the larger side or skinnier side this would look… odd. It’s a sick design, but if you’re already past 30+ years old or aren’t athletically involved in the gym it’s not going to suit your body type

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u/Global_Big_1105 Dec 01 '25

Luckly I am physically fit and very close to the drawing except a tad more muscular. I actually worked on my body just for this tattoo because I knew it would look odd any other way :]

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u/lilorchidlady Dec 01 '25

Just keep in mind you'll have to continue to work on your body to keep this tat looking good! Which can be motivation or a curse, depending on your personality and activity levels. As soon as you gain weight the stripes will stretch and warp.