A reply from the man about my tattoo came back forthwith.
In describing it I would say its a bit like when in Fromula 1 they blank out tobacco advertising, but that would insinuate that I am somehow obssessed with F1… and the fact that I have a effigy of Jensen Button Tattooed on my back and the legend “Die Loser, Die” is not at all connected, no.
The man I emailled according to rudimentary google searches is a very good (and therefore probably most expensive) tattoo bloke. I guess that this is going to be marked on my flesh forever, it may as well be done by the best.
It seems he did some of Dave Grohls tattoos, Dave Grohl is not only a celebrity but also a rock n rollstar. This means he either gets the best tattoos done cos he can, or the worst because he can.
I’ll be honest, I’m not a big fan of the Foo Fighters, bit middle of the road for my liking (and I like Phil Collins) and I cna’t say I’ve ever noticed his tattoos. But just to think that this tattoo guy has touched someone who once touched Kurt Cobain makes him cool and fashionable and ergo, probably good.
I sent him this design and asked if it was possible. He replied with…
-what looks good on a flat piece of paper – printed off a pc doesn’t
always work as a tattoo – your wrist is slightly conical – you have
wrist bone – tendons etc – this means the tattoo may distort slightly
- for this reason i don’t think your design would work so well as a
tattoo – i would not be happy doing this – regards lal
I like this email, this means he is no money grabbing bastard who wil ltake pocket money off of children to scar them. This guy seems to care about tattoos and do a good job. I automatically super trust him
The fact he is a tattooist and into rock intimidates me slightly though. He is the kind of person I would want to like me and everything, but in fact would probably think I’m a cunt.
And now I don’t know what tattoo to get.