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I've never used it but was planning to for getting my knee tattooed later this month. I asked the artist if they thought it was a good idea and they said much the same as PawG, that it's not worth it because all of the pain comes at once later on. Having said that, I've got a friend that's very heavily tattooed (full torso, hands, face, neck etc) that swears by it, he says the only problem he has getting tattooed now is boredom. Maybe it's down to the individual or maybe some brands work better than others?
Edit: for what it's worth, the brand my friend uses is TKTX, which you have to order from China.
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I used tktx on one session on my ribs. Never again, just htfu. As above, doesn’t last a full 5hr rib sesh so why bother?
It’s also worth doing a skin test as one lad I used to work with came out in a horrific rash that lasted weeks and one artist told me she won’t let clients use it as it can change the texture of your skin and make their job harder.
That said my wife swore by it for a huge armpit-knee side piece. Was only with the artists blessing tho, she only did 2hr sessions as well so poss short enough for it to last.Although ribs has been the hardest it’s also definitely in the category of ‘fun’ pain in my book. Arms and back are boring and painless by comparison..
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Looking to get something along these lines but also with the constellation for ursa minor included. So would need someone to redesign it and then do the work (paid for properly, obvs). Who in London would be good to look at?
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Parliament have a few good black and grey artists. Tend to have long waiting lists but will be worth the wait!
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I had some work done by dexter kay at queen of hearts down in new cross
Profile here
https://instagram.com/dexterkay?igshid=ltc717wubj07He does really nice black and dot work..
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Got an awkward lower forearm space(and elbow potentially) that’ll also need a blast over(the shitty stars) and looking for inspiration. Mainly into black work but guess I want a freehand artist who’ll be happy to work around/over what’s there already. Looking for something a bit different so if anyone’s seen anyone cool lately? Anywhere in uk or likely to guest here is fine..
Current people I’m considering:
@heidifureytattoo
@graceneutral
@lunag_ri
@1slutriot_inkAny and all suggestions welcome. My stuff is a messy mix on my arms so anything goes really. I’ve actually got pretty much the same space left the other side too actually.
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For fairly random/ odd stuff I like Teide
https://instagram.com/teidetattoo?igshid=w0c4z6cb4n60Alix Oddhouse/ Odisy does some awesome stuff
https://instagram.com/oddhouse?igshid=1ed61jdo4ru8fAnd if you fancied a bit of colour I am a fan of Pedro Soos (but I have one of his so am probably bias) (also not UK based but does guest occasionally)
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And anyone who likes Dark Souls and tattoos: Christopher Jade.
https://instagram.com/xcjxtattooer?igshid=17ngp8gfm2zv8
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My experience with it was awful. Made things worse as it only lasted for 1h or so and then all the pain came in at once. Ok, I was getting my back tattooed 3rd day in the row, so I guess it was all really sore anyway but yeah, I don’t recommend it, it was dreadful.