I am so paranoid about my tattoos -- I'm searching all over the internet to find out if the way they are healing is "normal." I'm completely paranoid about ink loss, but I'm afraid to over- or under-moisturize. Also, because of where they are (underside of wrists) EVERYTHING rubs them despite my best intentions otherwise. The worst of the ( Read more... )

Ok, I couldn't wait any longer. So have some slightly fuzzy cameraphone pix of my tattoos. I promise they look sharper in person!

( Cut for your protection )

Good: After a long adventure into Center City, Hilary and I now have matching tattoos -- me on my wrists and her just below her elbows ( Read more... )

Ok.  Who knows a good tattoo studio in Philadelphia or the surrounding suburbs?   I know at least a few of you on my flist are inked and I'm hopeful that at least one of you had a good experience locally.  The designs Hilary and I are looking to get are fairly simple b/w line work with some shading ( Read more... )