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Whoa, such a little guy beat out like 8 back pieces? Nice win!

That is amazing @Eilin You have a fantastic collection.

Back pieces in real life. I love it.

Thanks! I love what we've done so far, and that's just the start. I kind of wish it wasn't on my back so I could actually see it!

Buy 3.

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I would get tebori if he offered it. Although from the sounds of it he does the Monmon cats by machine. I could be wrong.

Pain is pain, so I don't think that should be your deciding factor. If he offered you tebori and you turned it down because you thought it would be too painful, tell me you wouldn't regret that years down the road.

Nicely done, Brianh.

@Graeme After people talking about your back... but not seeing a picture of it here, I was wondering where it was posted. I finally caught up on the latest tattoo lowdown thread because I was away last week, and now I see it! It looks so good. Just with lines that tiger has character.

I would much prefer the occasion of the masseuse saying nothing versus having a conversation about it. It's like the dentist trying to make small talk while their in your mouth.

Is he only doing the chest, or is going down your arm?

Hey if you happen to get the inside scoop if Horitoshi 1 is coming to the Us East Coast, I know a guy with 2 thumbs who would like that info.

Anyone have any stories about massage parlors and the reaction of the masseuse? I went to an Asian place last week and the lady was practically pulling my boxer briefs down so she could see my entire butt. Even when the massage started and she saw my back, she laughed and semi-hugged me. It was an awkward experience. That was the first time a masseuse acknowledged the tattoo.

@MikeL damn it looks so much better on the forum than it does on a small phone screen. Happy to see it completed!

@Cork, is that a PR for diapered front squats? Also, those bumpers fooled me into thinking you'd front squatted 315. ;)

Fundoshi next?

This thread needs more tattoo movement for it being a thread about lifting.

I had to stick it in quotes so that the video didn't embed itself in the box and display my big ass. Now you have to click through to see it for those who are squeamish. If you happen to peruse my channel, you can see me from a couple years ago, tattoo free.

Looks great @Shaggy Thanks for the update.

So many lines! Looks great @MrToby How long are your sessions?

Now I've seen it all. Living Social deal, $49 for $100 towards consultation and deposit at this place.

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I bought it... Obviously.

Just got booked in with Adam Kitamoto for a full sleeve and chest panel... for february 2016 haha, not very upcoming but I can wait.

I love the contact info on their website. After a deposit, they will disclose phone number and location, and then keep it to yourself. Definitely piqued my curiosity with that alone.

The title of this thread at first made me facepalm, glad I clicked on it.

I had about 3 years to figure out what I wanted. With regards to the appointment, I could have had an appointment within the first couple months after finally coming to Dana because he was really in to the idea, but I had to wait for various reasons. So the wait ended up longer than it had to, but yes there were plenty of mind games the entire time. The commitment is very demanding, but I can tell you that if I had 2 backs, I would do it all over again.

Anything Mike will throw on you will be awesome, so at least you won't have to worry too much. My leaning has always been deities/characters over animals, but that's just me.

1) You're being sweet.

2) You're up to 220? Damn!

Well 215 at last measure, and I haven't stopped eating since then, so I'm just assuming.

You would definitely need a bulk discount on some of that stuff.

I'm falling behind in everything. Stupid little injuries are going to have me chasing little hogg. And I weigh 50lbs more than the guy, so I'm not even talking relative strength. The guy is a beast as-is.

Aw yeah buddy!

Browsing LST while getting tattooed, a good way to pass the time. Looks good!

@Steele so what is your favorite tattoo style then?