First Ink

**bangkok kilt** · 27th June 06, 01:17 PM

Just got my first tattoo over the weekend. I've wanted one for about 10 years. When I first wanted one I talked myself out of it thinking that in 10 years I wouldn't want it anymore. Well it's 10 years later and I still wanted one! Must say that I was heavily influenced by other members here and some of the threads on tattoos. Thanks to those of you who posted pics and participated in the discussions.

Sorry for the poor picture. I just sold my camera and this is the only one I got from my friends camera that was any good. Maybe I'll post better pics later, but it'll be a while (waiting to buy the sweet new Nokia n93 at the end of the summer).

This is the tattoo immediately after. . .

This is the design so you can see it better (had to change the chevrons to outlines with black letters. . .

**Kilted KT** · 27th June 06, 01:58 PM

that is an excellent tat! You should post the tattooist so other's may be able to have some ink done.

**bangkok kilt** · 28th June 06, 12:56 AM

Thank KT, but I got in done here in Ankara, Turkey so I'm guessing no one's gonna use my guy! Also, I designed the tattoo myself, so again, no luck with my guy.

**Big Paul** · 28th June 06, 05:26 AM

Very cool! Congrats!

**Kilted KT** · 28th June 06, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by bangkok kilt

Thank KT, but I got in done here in Ankara, Turkey so I'm guessing no one's gonna use my guy! Also, I designed the tattoo myself, so again, no luck with my guy.

You never know when someone may be passing through Ankara...

**Colin** · 28th June 06, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by bangkok kilt

Thank KT, but I got in done here in Ankara, Turkey so I'm guessing no one's gonna use my guy! Also, I designed the tattoo myself, so again, no luck with my guy.

It's always better to have done some of the designing yourself IMHO. Sure the artist will clean it up and make it look nice, but it is nice to know the idea and personal touch was your own.