Old school tattoos: Photo album

In tattooing, as in many other fields, vintage is all the rage! The old school tattoo meeting more and more success and men and women no longer hesitate to draw on the imagination of America of the 50s to find the ideal tattoo motif. A comeback that can be explained in particular by the current vogue for burlesque and style rockabilly. Lovers of small delicate flowers in the hollow of the wrist, go your way. The tattoo old school is made for those who are not afraid of anything!

Old school tattoo: what is it?
The tattoo old school, born in the United States, responds to a unique and easily recognizable aesthetic. It is characterized by thick black outlines (which are called fatlines in the jargon) while the pattern is enhanced with bright colors: red, pink, green, yellow, blue. The old school tattoo is generally simple and the patterns not detailed. We can even judge his features as a little coarse, or lacking in finesse. But this is precisely what makes it so charming and original. It is the symbol of a country, a culture and a time that has not aged a bit. His inspiration comes from both sailors, bikers, but also of the Amerindian culture.

Tattoo old school : what are the most trendy patterns?
Imagine an American sailor with an anchor tattooed on his arm, a man on a motorcycle proudly displaying a pin up on the chest or a woman with a giant rose topped by a swallow. Here is a good overview of tattoo aesthetics old school ! Other popular designs include: birds (especially swallows), shark, boat, skulls and other skulls, dagger and sword, sailor Jerry, the biker, the heart, the spider, the flowers (mainly the rose, the orchid and the peony), or even the character of Betty Boop …

Originally, the tattoo designs old school were really inspired by the world of sailors. This is obviously why there are many designs inspired by this universe, such as anchors, lighthouses, boats … but also more sexy designs. The blood-red heart, surmounted by the name of the loved one, is not imagery reserved for American films! As you will discover in our album of photos gleaned on Pinterest, the tattoo old school is very often played sensually, whether on a man's forearm or a woman's shoulder. Symbol of freedom, the old school tattoo of retro inspiration allows all fantasies. Want a skull mixed with a heart? Of a pink anchor with a flower? Everything is possible !

Old school vintage tattoo colors
As we have seen, the tattoo old school is by nature a tattoo very colored. Some go for black, but generally speaking these patterns and style really lend themselves to color. The dominant shade is undoubtedly bright red. But green, blue and even pink (including for reasons known to be more masculine!) Also work wonders.

Tattoo old school : how to choose a tattoo artist?
If you've decided to take the plunge and already have a pretty good idea of ​​the pattern you want to see made, all that's left is to find a tattoo artist! An important step that should not be overlooked. In addition to the need to verify that the tattoo artist is serious and that all hygienic conditions are met, you have to make sure that you like his style. Tattooing is an art and as in all arts, tattoo artists each have their own specialty. There are salons all over France that specialize in aesthetic tattoos old-school.

  • Co Creative Factory-Les Salauds: 17 rue Esquirol, 75013 Paris.

  • Tattoo Shop La Dérive: 13 Rue Albert le Barillier, 64600 Anglet

  • Briko Tattoo Studio : 26 Rue Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul, 59000 Lille

Tattoo old school : our selection of temporary tattoos just for trying
Temporary tattooing is a great way to make sure the tattoo definitive is made for you. There are now tattoos ephemeral larger than life available on the internet. Heart on the shoulder blade, swallow on the lower back or skull on the biceps, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Discover our selection of the most beautiful models:

– Roses Tattoo – Black & White Edition, available at My Small Tattoo (4.30 euros).

– Pack of 7 old school rockabilly tattoos, available at Etsy (15 euros).

– 8 Temporary Tattoos for Women or Men Old school Rose Flower Pattern, available on Amazon (15.90 euros).

– Large ephemeral tattoo with Skull, skull, rose and butterfly motif, available at Amazon (6 euros).

– Old school rose no romance tattoo (2.90 euros), available at My Small Tattoo (2.90 euros).

From the simplest to the most original, discover 30 models of tattoos old school spotted on Pinterest. So many inspiring ideas that will help you find the perfect pattern.

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