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      Amazing. I've always been intrigued with how the artist and the person being tattoo'd come together to create a coherent theme for a sleeve. I've been interested in getting a half-sleeve since I can remember but it's really a big decision to make, one that's dependent not only on the artist's ability but in being able to bring a variety of elements together to create something truly beautiful; something that will age effortlessly.

      Absolutely remarkable, riff.

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      • Finn666F
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        great flicks on that page riff…thanks for sharing!

        making me want to get a half-sleeve eveb more 🙂

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        • rocketR
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          beautiful piece riff…

          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

          It's all humbug, like everywhere
          R.I.P. Geo

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          • riffblaster generalR
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            thanks guys.  almost done with this arm…..although doing the ditch and elbow made me never want to be tattooed again.

            PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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            • riffblaster generalR
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              http://www.gypsygentleman.com/

              PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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              • elclintorE
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                That's awesome.

                Geo

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                • ChuckDenimC
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                  http://www.artcore-ink.com/

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                  • gbougardG
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                    I'll be in Tokyo for a week and I'm toying with the idea of getting inked (again). Who would IH'ers recommend for traditional Japanese designs, small surface, as I only have a 4-5 hour block of time available.

                    Thanks!

                    Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                    Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                    Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                    Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                    Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                    Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                    Ric

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                    • KatsushinK
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                      Tattoo Soul in Ikebukuro.
                      It is the "public" studio of the Horitoshi Family.  Very traditional and famous tattoo family…still doing tebori (hand poked) style work.
                      Let me know if you'd like any more information...

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                      • riffblaster generalR
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                        ^^^^

                        PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                        • DougNgD
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                          Hey Kat, you find that magazine I was talking about yet? If not, I can mail you my copy

                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          • KatsushinK
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                            That would actually be really cool.

                            Haven't gotten my hands on a copy yet…

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                              @Katsushin:

                              Tattoo Soul in Ikebukuro.
                              It is the "public" studio of the Horitoshi Family.  Very traditional and famous tattoo family…still doing tebori (hand poked) style work.
                              Let me know if you'd like any more information...

                              I had seen their site, thanks, they do look like wicked artists!
                              Do you know if tebori is taking longer than needle machines? And painwise???

                              Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                              Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                              Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                              Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                              Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                              Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                              Ric

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                              • DougNgD
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                                Katsushin,

                                PM me your mailing address and I'll drop it in the post office tomorrow

                                D

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                  Is Horiyasu recommended?

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                                  • riffblaster generalR
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                                    Kat…one day i really want you to tattoo me.  IH theme?

                                    PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                    • KatsushinK
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                                      @gbougard:

                                      @Katsushin:

                                      Tattoo Soul in Ikebukuro.
                                      It is the "public" studio of the Horitoshi Family.  Very traditional and famous tattoo family…still doing tebori (hand poked) style work.
                                      Let me know if you'd like any more information...

                                      I had seen their site, thanks, they do look like wicked artists!
                                      Do you know if tebori is taking longer than needle machines? And painwise???

                                      Little bit longer, but nothing crazy.
                                      As for pain, nothing worse than a machine would be.
                                      Most people find it more rythmic and relaxing…

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                                      • KatsushinK
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                                        @aki:

                                        Is Horiyasu recommended?

                                        Highly…

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                                        • KatsushinK
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                                          @riffblaster:

                                          Kat…one day i really want you to tattoo me.  IH theme?

                                          Done!!!
                                          I do find myself on the East Coast every May…

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                                            @Katsushin:

                                            @aki:

                                            Is Horiyasu recommended?

                                            Highly…

                                            Do you know how much does he charge for per tattoo?

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