r/traditionaltattoos is a subreddit with 355k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses traditional tattoos, looking for a tattoo artist, tattoos, tattoo, and struggling with ideas, and they frequently recommend/review traditional tattoo, coffee table book, and lotions.
Black lines and classic designs, a place for enthusiasts of the traditional American style of tattooing.
Please include who zapped it and where.
Don't be an asshole. No spam. American Traditional tattoo submissions and discussion only.
Gap filler requests allowed only for heavily tattooed areas.
Medical questions should go to your artist and/or doctor.
Check pinned posts before posting non-trad-tattoo posts.
Suggestions are welcome.
Zapping buddies with:
r/tattoo
r/traditionalflash
Popular Themes in r/traditionaltattoos
#1
Advice Requests
: "First piece on the neck"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help connecting my bird and owl tattoos into a cohesive woodland-inspired piece (photos included!)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/traditionaltattoos
#1
Traditional Tattoos
17 posts
#2
Looking For A Tattoo Artist
10 posts
#3
Tattoos
6 posts
#4
Tattoo
5 posts
#5
Struggling With Ideas
4 posts
#6
Hate
4 posts
#7
Worst
4 posts
#8
Traditional
4 posts
#9
Elbow
3 posts
#10
Artist
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/traditionaltattoos
Traditional Tattoo
52 reviews
#1
Ian Scurlock
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Cory Craft
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Yellow Rose
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Coffee Table Book
3 reviews
#1
Taschen Tattoo
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Jonathan Shaw
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Percy Waters
5.0★ from 1 review
Lotions
1 review
#1
Griffins
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/traditionaltattoos
Yearly
+47k members(15.2%)
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Last updated: July 12, 2026