So You Want A Fine Line Tattoo | Tattoo Styles

[@livia1437]

Am I the only person that got 0% of the questions they had in their head answered?

[@Nizzon.]

Yep, just another brag clip.

[@leableue46]

I wanted to see an aged single needle tattoo. I keep hearing warnings against that type of tattoos and this video didn't really give any explanation

[@theghost7277]

My dad has one of the rock and roll hand sighn with bull horns across it and tbh it looks great it's been 23 years and hes 41 and it looks great. To address the not being able to find tons of pics on this style that would be because people who get this style dont usually show them off they are a more personal tat. Btw they hurt a hella lot and my dad has a super high pain tolerance but again he got his 20 plus years ago old needle style.

[@airframer120]

I’m pretty sure u can see some prison tattoo in public haha

[@tuttifrutti9698]

If you could find one, would that convince you to get one? Just curious as an artist

[@low4621]

Yea same with Luc, the styles pretty new so its prob hard to find any fine line tats that are 10+years old. My friends got lotta fine lines thats been on for 5years n they look dope af just gotta take good care of them. Put on sunscreen

[@AdrianCletus]

i have one fine line black tattoo that is a reinterpretation of picasso violin collage 1912. I had it done two years ago, and its on my forearm. i apply sunscreen when i know i will be out in the sun for hours, but usually i just leave it alone. its doing quite great, turning a bit grey like any other black tattoos do, and the area with many dots is becoming a bit greyish, when the tiny tiny dots start to blend. I mean from normal distance it looks like a grey area, but closely u see many dots irregularly forming the grey. The lines won't be perfect, because they are so thin that any imperfection will be shown, and with so many lines and 4 hours of work, u cannot expect the artist to be perfect in every single stroke, but i am ok with my tattoo. And because my tattoo design is like a sketch, as in the original collage by picasso, the lines are meant to be like pencil strokes. So i cannot really tell you guys if line stays perfectly and ages perfectly because they were kind of meant to be imperfect in the first place. I have another tattoo which is not completely fine line, yet the is a very tiny part, with a blue dot inside of a blue line circle, the circle around 1mm. after 3 years, now, it is like a blue circle, the dot blended and filled the whole thing. but its so tiny so i expected it and it doesn't really change my tattoo. Afteralll i just wanna say, we are not perfect, art is not perfect, tattoo is art done by human on human body, so it should be 3x imperfect. Don't let the imperfection overshadows the beauty of it. And i won't be beautiful when I'm 50, so i guess looking good when i am 20 is enough haha. if u want any pic of my tattoos u can dm me on ig: adrietus

[@geekifychic]

Now if only he had pics of the 12yo fine line tattoo that would have made everyone a bit more satisfied about the questions being asked

[@nme6725]

I’ve seen them healed from Steve years alter and they look good. Steve and the people at his shop are beasts. May not be for you if you like Pinterest tattoos

[@user-bk1hr4sp3q]

realistically, i mean, you know?

[@lukassusnjak]

Shit... scrolled down to type this comment.. and it's already here

[@phansen93]

@@lukassusnjak Literally same

[@babylej]

@@violetrosely3694 It would have only been 1 like if it was just for your like. So you didn't make his day, you and 99 other people did. Realistically, I mean 😂

[@violetrosely3694]

Baby Lej meaning that I was 100

[@Hawk1966]

I know, realistically what you mean, ya know.

[@carolinemercer9779]

Idk about fine line tattoos. I’m chill with linework, all of my tattoos are linework. Single needle though... I feel like that’ll just get blobby 10, 20 years down the line. He definitely acknowledged that they need room to grow but even so

[@MaunderTattoo]

Defiantly not for everyone, Single needle work is probably more likely to fade prematurely :)

[@DALICAHE92]

THIS. For obvious reasons this is not mentioned enough cause people might not get them as much if they knew they don’t last long and fade quickly compared to traditional ones. At least he mentioned the space thing cause I’ve seen some that look incredible but man won’t look like that even in 5 years :/

[@carolinemercer9779]

Dalicahe exactly! I was also glad he mentioned the need for a proper amount of space between the lines

[@Hawk1966]

I've got some fine line, not single needle, back then you might call it that but it was never less than three. My lion's head gotta be 27-28 years old. Holding up damn good.

[@carolinemercer9779]

Hawk 1966 yeah I’m sure my stuff would be called fine line to some, but it’s also not single needle. Far cry from traditional but it’s got the space to grow without getting all blobby

[@angwise1266]

I mean...they are beautiful...but I just wish they’d stay put But REALISTICALLY they do not

[@misery_follows]

I have a one year old fine line tattoo. It looks almost the exact same

[@tuttifrutti9698]

You’re just generalizing

[@shea2655]

Jessica Oreily Well duh

[@amazingabby25]

Korean style seems to know how to make them stay

[@melaniemills4745]

Exile all well done tattoos do

[@aikitran420]

This seemed like a video that could give a lot of info or tips about fine line tattoos I didn’t really get a whole lotta of info on fine line tattoos other than “they’re usually done with a single needle.” Like how is that different from more needles? Does it hurt more? Does the artist have to work harder since they got the one? What’s the history? It was more life story about the artist than the tattoo. It was a good video but the title was a little misleading

[@kathy6149]

There’s a reason why “Bold will hold” is a saying. I have small tattoos (mostly linework for now) with a strong line and they hold perfectly. A single needle tattoo on a small space will blow out like crazy and not hold the same way a small tattoo with a bolder outline and enough space between the lines will and that’s just facts

[@1ClownFreakTown]

i mean who cares though? why are tattoos necessary to last forever in the same way they are put down? tattoos age, why not lean into it?

[@1ClownFreakTown]

@Luc if the client didnt do the research prior to the tattoo thats on them unles they outrightly ask their artist and their artist lies, clients are responsible for everything sans the procedure itself

[@Emuzmi]

That’s actually not facts, it depends how it’s applied and the ink that’s used. As well as the design.

[@7114-v6v]

@@Emuzmi yea i was just thinking how is it "facts"... i feel a couple of people said fine line tattoos dont age well and everyone kind of just ran with that. How do people know that fine line tattoos wont age well if they havent even been around for that long

[@Rachel-96]

Also comes down how well the person looks after it post healing. Are they taking care of their skin? Are they keeping it out of the sun? Are they getting touch ups? Etc..

[@Nevermore941012]

For some reason, one needle makes it more creepy and scary for me

[@pleasegetoffofmyaccounttho1356]

It could machete you

[@shire-lee]

Alexis Rico it hurts worse for sure

[@deadeyedblack2350]

Yeah cause you’re poking the fuck out of your skin with a single needle, shit hurts lmao

[@linnykins4169]

I got my first tattoo the other day. The whole thing was fine lined and then filled with colour and shading in some places. Personally, I actually preferred the fine lining. I found that it hurt less but I guess it’s different for everyone

[@sarasliger4468]

Same, but that’s the style I want lol

[@tatmanmyownbossdannydraco]

Take a shot everytime he said" you know"

[@lr-hn2ow]

TatmanMyOwnBoss Danny Draco more like take a hit bruh 😂 if you know wat I mean

[@Gmark25]

If you want to get your stomach pumped

[@javig3692]

He said it 27 times...im down.

[@AK-yc9xz]

Take a shot every time he says "realistically"

[@ThomasLG]

@@AK-yc9xz Not sure I can do that, realistically, you know?

[@aroncuevas6518]

Realistically I realized it was real, realistically of course

[@1021Marcy]

I think fine line tats are great if you want something basic/minimal. Also it's best to find someone who specializes. I've gotten mine done in South Korea 4 years ago & it still looks good. But it's a triangle & a 3 word quote. Very simple. I think if you want something with a lot of detail then fine line isn't a good idea. I have only 1 fine line tattoo but thats bc I really liked the artist & love Korean tattoo culture.

[@LauraLee-w5n]

Same I would make sure to find a good artist. I’m in Korea so I’m going to take the opportunity. I have never seen so much skilled micro/fine line tattoo artists like here

[@Wadhams]

ARC?

[@sharonclark9009]

I have also been tattooing since 2001 in the same shop so I get to see my work years later I am a fine line tattoo artist and all my tattoos have stayed even the ones I did 17 years ago. I will say you have to have a very steady hand to do fine line tattoos.

[@jkimmyloser]

Finally someone said it LOL! Steady hand is really important, and the artist understanding contrast really well. Negative space is what makes the art pop--when they do that right, it's great from there. Definitely a larger fine line piece that offers room for contrast will look better in the future. Comparing fine line pieces I have of 3 goldfish and a tiny blossom branch w/petals vs. my snake and flowers one...Snake and flowers being the larger in size ages nicer. Moisturizer and sunscreen is your best friend when healing.

[@jshdunandtylerjseph167]

It seems like I’m the only one in the comments with a single needle tattoo that hasn’t gone to shit. Obviously it has faded a tad since getting it done like any tattoo but it’s still crisp and bold. Maybe I just did good research on a tattoo artist or maybe I sat still. Or maybe I actually followed what the artist said for the healing process and I don’t try to tan the fuck out of my skin or do something on my own to ruin the work on my body. So many people talk shit about single needle tattoos and say they don’t last or they don’t look good after healing. Mine looks amazing. It takes up the back of my forearm almost a quarter sleeve. I don’t get why people always assume a single needle tattoo has to be small.

[@maddiefern1267]

Jøsh Dun and Tyler Jøseph nah I’ve got single needle ones that are fine. Obviously they have blown out a tiny bit but still look really nice!

[@GottaLoveDepecheMode]

Lmao got that Lo-fi jam playing in the background 👍👍

[@lr-hn2ow]

I felt like jcole should of been in this video if u know wat I mean bruh

[@ryen.4988]

splice loops save the day

[@Resothorn]

Know the name of the song?

[@nightfighter7452]

No, I do not

[@bstmeg5237]

Everyone's pain tolerance is different but even people's pain tolerance can change by the day also you can be wimpy and strong at same time. You can cry at a paper cut or be SPD or something but sit during a tattoo and not flinch whether it hurts or not. Soo many things factor into all that. When people call people wusses for being in pain that's ignorance . Tho some people really are just whiny babies.

[@eeshasharma7804]

teamdamien Stephan lol nice conclusion😂😂 “some people really are just whiney babies”

[@MaunderTattoo]

Great video. There are so many people doing fine line work these days. I'm sure Big Steve's work heals perfectly, but I see so many fine line tattoos that partially fall out or badly fade within months. If you're going to get a fine line tattoo it's important to pick your artist very carefully. Like mentioned by Steve seeing healed work for fine line tattoos is a must, also after care for fine line tattoos is key.

[@Boom00721]

I always wonder about how fine line tattoos age. do they fade quicker, than a traditional tattoo, or do they stick well.

[@nerdyprique9083]

Boom00721 they fade quicker. Thats why a lot of tattoo artist and enthusiasts are against fine line tattoos. They look great at first but they age so so fast

[@carolinemercer9779]

I’ve seen some of Dr. Wu’s tattoos that just look like such shitty grey blobs after healing. I’m personally not a fan

[@freedomfighters1236]

If they are done right then it does last for a long time

[@carolinemercer9779]

Kenny Venegas yeah same. A lot of the artists at bang bang nyc are like that

[@DALICAHE92]

Caroline Mercer absolutely they’re super talented but they don’t warn the clients that it won’t last. Specially the fine line with color that reproduce paintings. Yes they’re works of art but they’ll look like a blob of mixed color in a few years yet they charge hundreds of dollars

[@nobleactual7109]

We need more tattoo style videos

[@sociopathmercenary]

Dude... Tegaderm is awesome. Totally different healing experience. I keep a supply of my own in case my artist decides that plastic wrap is ok.

[@madelinekirk6995]

Sociopath Mercenary it is good stuff! Sucks when you are allergic to it though.

[@sociopathmercenary]

@@madelinekirk6995 That sucks. Is it the adhesive? Maybe santiderm?

[@madelinekirk6995]

Sadly i think it is the adhesive. I have trouble with those water proof bandaids as well. Last piece I got I peeled the santiderm off within an hour Bc I was gonna puff up. The cvs version of it on a older tattoo lasted not even a day before I thought I was gonna become a lobster. Which sucks because I think it’s so cool! It’s just not for me 😭

[@EX7RUD1CON]

Sociopath Mercenary that’s what I thought too, when I go and get a big piece done take it off a couple days later and it’s pretty much healed. The way he’s talking like everyone heals the same is a little ridiculous

[@sociopathmercenary]

@@EX7RUD1CON Maybe single needle tattoos heal better because there is less skin trauma. 🤷‍♂️ Extra protection can't hurt though. First session on my left sleeve was 7 hours. I listened to my artist with just some lotion. My arm didn't get infected but it swelled to double size and I had a lot of scabbing. Took a month to return to normal. Did some research and bought a bulk pack of Tegaderm. Haven't had a single issue since and my artist is now using it after seeing how much better I healed in later sessions. 👍🏻

[@El_Bartto]

Black & Grey!!! I've seen too many variations of black and grey, some look amazing without leaving open spaces and other are done with 90% open spaces and shadows.

[@marianna3253]

The most asked question was like "how long will they last" and they didn't answer the question, I mean of course they didn't cause it would mean that not as many people would get them 😂😂

[@nika5318]

Mari Anna because you can’t answer it like that. It depends on how good the artist is and how it heals. The healing can ruin everything. He said he saw his single needle tattoo 12 years later and it looked great

[@gaphic]

TheTruthWillOut well if you say it, it must be true!

[@tristenbest]

Awesome video. Would love more fine line artists on .

[@user-sv3mi4oq5k]

I got my first tattoo last week. Fine line fairy tern on my bicep. At one point, I almost fell asleep. It was absolutely painless

[@estrellacasias]

THANK YOU! When I saw buzzfeed's video I'm like damn. This is the new tribal tat

[@bstmeg5237]

No

[@chaddk8615]

Matthew G hitting chicks up on yt comments now? Lmao wack

[@ImBlueDontBe]

@@matthewgee7014 smooth dude, smooth.

[@user-rv3jh8vw8k]

Not really tribal tattoos were meaningless to the majority of people getting them, Atleast fine line is alittle more personal

[@j3en534]

These videos are all straight class I can’t get enough of them

[@XKJABX]

I have a little fine line rose for my first tattoo...love the style as I'm quite small myself so it suits.

[@spm8675]

Wonder the life span of a fine line tat looks like it’ll fade out in 5-10 years

[@ebztofied]

Tahnk you!!!! Lol I'm actually an apprentice and my boss rarely ever if ever does them, because it'll fade to shit in a year or 2, depending on environment and sun.🤣

[@vocexseta]

Fade and blob.

[@deshaundozier]

I love Dr woo's fine line tattoos, but I know of few guys here n LA who got some and they fade. Looks great, but after time they disappear

[@milliesaysokboomer]

If you get fine line be prepared to spend on touch ups more frequently than other styles of tattoos

[@kanyeblessed6558]

he seems super chill, would love to get something done by him

[@reemclaughlin4260]

I'd like to know where he tattoos also.

[@Silentghos]

Ree McLaughlin NYC I think Fun City is the studio

[@mr_aliff]

Realistically, realistically killed this video

[@chris-andrebrissett5208]

Starting to love this style even more. Its really rubbing off on me💘

[@erinlilbrew]

LOVE Mina Aoki! She did my first tattoo. ❤

[@professorfreedom5073]

I got a whole chest piece done with a single needle and let me tell you it hurts way worse than the 3 needle

[@8Ditsjustmebri]

Bigshot Knucklebags I’m sorry you did that,

[@amazingabby25]

Yeah after 10 hours my back hurt worse than my head, or the bottom of my feet

[@amazingabby25]

My fine line tattoo is big, like quarter of my back. Hoping it holds. I have a 8 year old fine line tattoo that looks amazing still. I’m a vampire though. Professional poker player who only goes out at night

[@bonnibelbuboltz9234]

Don't have to buy into Saniderm/Tegaderm if you're lucky enough to heal after 5 days, but for those of us who heal slower it's a life saver!

[@aaron-nd7vk]

this guy is litterally Adam 22 as a tattoo artist

[@crazymike1706]

Realistically, I Like am very Passive Aggressive -- You Know?

[@lone6718]

Michael Gomez 🤣😭😂 yep.

[@maddiefern1267]

Most of my tattoos are single to 3-4 needle tattoos. They have blown out a little as expected but they haven’t faded at all. The only exception would be my finger tattoo but that’s because it’s a finger tattoo

[@ernestav3315]

My fav style....I like his work...💎💎💎

[@WeekendWarrior604]

Trying to find healed Dr. Woo tats that is not crap

[@gonzalez2392]

We call it “oh you want that Instagram crap? $200” 😂😂

[@WhatevrNevrmnd]

Just got one today “Friday the 13th” i have/like traditionals. I think it’ll age fine, but i’d definitely prefer bolder lines.

[@BriceTooNice]

“So you want to he a temporary tattoo artist” should be the title

[@a.hellion4806]

Looks beautiful but I want something that will actually last lol

[@owbeesmarker]

you know in a one needle you know fine line you know tattooed on my cheek you know

[@elizabethmojica8995]

I just got a beautiful single needle hummingbird on the back of my left shoulder last week. Really hoping it heals up nice. It's a memorial to my sweet mama who passed away September 18th 2022.

[@dutchguyonyoutube1313]

you know?

[@mandirich6585]

My arm is proof that you cannot achieve the same effect as a fine line tattoo with anything more than a single needle. The top half was multi, and my new addition, the bottom, is fine line

[@kristianbeqiraj3340]

You know?

[@christophermchenry1146]

My artist, Jamie Henderson of Forsaken Ink Tattoo in Milford, PA, does a lot of his work in fine line - single needle work. I always have people coming up to me asking/complimenting me about my ink, wondering who did the line work as it's some of the best they've ever seen.

[@changemeyah2436]

Want to play a drinking game? Every time he says “fine line” take a shot?!

[@tsjokkla]

or "realistically"

[@johansson8960]

Or "i mean" 😅

[@pontusniklasson4252]

"I think"

[@TheLiapennington]

*Realistically*

[@ellebelle6439]

Fine line tattoos are so much better looking imo

[@drowningincats3921]

Mmmmmm blown out lines in a few years. Awesome.

[@Emuzmi]

deaditequeen Not if it’s tattooed correctly.

[@drowningincats3921]

Preston Taylor ok say you get it done by the BEST and you don’t get a blowout, there is not ONE reputable tattoo artist who will tell you it’s gonna last. Most have about 1/2 the life of a traditional tattoo and can cost much more bc the artist will most likely specialize in micro/single needle work. Some of the artists are charging CRAZY amounts (yes, it can be breathtaking work for sure) but it’s temporary. In a few years it looks like skin cancer. If you drop $1k on a tatt it should last more than a few years. It may last even less if exposed to sun without constant protection on it.

[@sally-annward375]

single needle tattoos are 100% guaranteed to blow out and need space to grow, bolder tattoos you dont notice as much if by a millimeter it leaks when it ages but with fine line you absolutely do. get fine line if you want but if you want details go big or go home and accept its a piece you will have to touch up as it fades 5-10 years down the line. my only tattoo is a size 3 needle tattoo

[@user-tp8nl5pt8e]

Single needle is fire

[@EX7RUD1CON]

Don’t know what this guy is talking about, some of the quickest healing work I’ve had is because of tagaderm, big colour pieces almost totally healed after 3 days

[@narutofox180]

I don't think it's physically possible for work to be healed that quick, it's just not how the human body works. I can see if it's a small piece that wasn't raked over multiple time for coloring but idk, it sounds fishy to me that something can heal as quick as even 5 days as he states his heal.

[@siddhantpande2071]

MAKE A VIDEO ON " TATTOO ARTIST REACT TO ZAYN MALIK'S TATTOOS "" HIGHLY REQUESTED VIDEOS PLEASE

[@David-fs3ge]

My first tattoo THE BLUE SCORPION Is fine line... In color

[@nevergiveup9321]

U kno?- no I don't,that's why I'm watching this

[@bakalaurel]

Healed in 5 days... okay buddy

[@cocopuffs8646]

I want a singular dot tattoo so I can say I have a tattoo without actually having a “tattoo”

[@Pie-uh2ok]

Take a shot every time he says "you know" Edit: I counted. It's 27 times....

[@elvilla1123]

Thats what I’m talking about fine art tattoos

[@jefftaylor4997]

I have so many RL-1 needles 😜, imma gonna go to town buddy

[@Moon-tz1iy]

I have several tattoos, always forget exactly how it feels till I get the next XD they arnt horrible but man they can hurt

[@lkriticos7619]

Alright so can someone explain to me what the difference between a fine line and just a black tattoo that focuses on linework is? Is it literally just the needles used and the thickness of all the lines? Because I'm seeing some very conflicting things in the comments about what lasts.

[@sidneyr525]

yes a fine line tattoo is mostly concerned with the thinness of the lines. you can have a line work tattoo that is fine line, but a blackwork tattoo doesn’t necessarily have to be fine line.

[@jackystar5099]

What's the difference between fine line and hand poked? Apart from machine and hand done?

[@Pizzati]

Fuck yes i do. But im too undecided ahh ffs

[@Lilith10102]

I love tattoos. I wanted to become a tattooist myself. Love to draw 🤣 opportunities in Australia is harder though

[@title1091]

When I was in the military there was a fellow soldier that did tattooed with one needle. Supposedly he worked best with one needle, any more he had trouble.

[@BrakkoJanus]

"you know..."

[@Hugo-qq5hg]

Ouroboros “realistically...”

[@jakeddot9154]

😂

[@thewizardofodds6839]

Who cares if it's fine line, portrait, realism color etc. A good artist will make it hold. They stick it in

[@justanothercollector43]

Realest :tattooer: doing fine line in nyc

[@meme-hs5sm]

I thought he was going to explain why fineline tattoos age bad

[@FKG83]

japanese tattoo with a single needle, is all i need to hear to gauge his credibility

[@saygoodbyetofate]

I have some small fine line dragons and they've healed like proper shit, even after a touch up.

[@user-eh7xz1nb5e]

ReaLiStiCaLLy

[@kmmmm150]

I was literally just thinking about this. For once I welcome the internet’s read my mind feature.

[@Asiagosik]

realistically

[@forthelichkingsname]

Did a tattoo 12 years ago and it looks great... *doesn't show it* Wtf.

[@JUST-IN-HORA]

Check out Alex Lloyd fine line illustration.

[@Chopp333r]

Spends the whole time talking about the growth of the trend and social media influence… but not much about the technical aspects at all

[@BennnWJK]

Bold will hold. Fine line is just another trend like water colour or meaningless tribal

[@lukassusnjak]

*REALISTICLY*

[@caseu9]

shout out to inked music supervisor

[@shinjisimp]

They did not mention his name once in the video...

[@LoieVee]

Big Steve, luckily they did in the description 😊

[@ivanmendoza8457]

I do single needles tattoos with a 3rl and its the only way i like that look

[@GemBonhamHorton]

Stunning!!!

[@LA-mz1dd]

Why weren't you ALLOWED to have a computer in the shop?

[@cit2braine]

What does he mean?

[@1abcquecuevas1]

He means realistically, you know

[@misery_follows]

I have a fine line tattoo of an eagle on my back

[@silencio7216]

REALISTICALLY

[@omkardandawate7087]

The starting background music.. Pls tell me.. 🙏🙏 It's soothing. ♥️

[@colehanlin4391]

Do mandalas and geometric

[@rehabwithrob]

Can anyone here answer this for me. I’ve got some standard size tattoos and for my next ones I’m wanting to get more of a fine line stick and poke look. What size needle is used for your standard tattoo and what size needle should you be wanting to get tattood with to achieve finer lines ?

[@Diana-by3zf]

0:03 oh my god is that a juul

[@masanamlondobozi7960]

I wish i could get a tattoo but I'm afraid of needles and pain 😥😭☹️

[@cwendolyncarynalauri2537]

Hun. It is not that bad. I have full on panic attacks when it comes to needles, but somehow i ended getting my third one last week

[@masanamlondobozi7960]

@@cwendolyncarynalauri2537 wow thank you for that comment , I appreciate it and will think abt it. Now I'm motivated 😊

[@AK-yc9xz]

It isn't too bad! I've heard it compared to scratching a sunburn really hard, which I've found to be pretty accurate. You also have to keep in mind that if you choose the right piece and the right artist, the tattoo can last a lifetime, which I would say is well worth the short time you're experiencing pain