r/traditionaltattoos is a subreddit with 368k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses tattoo, instagram, skull, sleeve, and traditional tattoos, 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
: "Looking for feedback/advice"
3 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Tattoo made yesterday by me, @tattooweaver on instagram! Pull up to north east Pennsylvania and I will get you right!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/traditionaltattoos
#1
Tattoo
: "Cat by @fiskTattoo in Asheville NC"
92 posts
#2
: "Mike Flanagan’s Carrie, tattooed by me Bianca Ferro at Northbound Tattoo, South Amboy NJ. @tatpoison on Instagram"
39 posts
#3
Skull
: "Big dome Skull blastover (IG @verified_content), Toronto canada"
33 posts
#4
Sleeve
: "started a Sleeve today! @deeprestnyc"
33 posts
#5
Traditional Tattoos
17 posts
#6
Looking For A Tattoo Artist
10 posts
#7
Traditional
: "First Traditional tat!"
7 posts
#8
Tattoos
6 posts
#9
Struggling With Ideas
4 posts
#10
Hate
4 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
+45k members(14.0%)
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Last updated: October 27, 2026