r/traditionaltattoos is a subreddit with 358k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and advice 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
Self-Promotion
: "Not realllyyyy traditional, but here’s a chrome rose that I did recently. My instagram is @joshscharatattoos Done at Laugh Now Cry Later Tattoos in Pueblo Colorado."
12 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "In need of inspiration. Please comment your eagle + snake tattoo"
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
Traditional
4 posts
#8
Artist
3 posts
#9
Classic
2 posts
#10
Design
2 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
+46k members(14.9%)
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Last updated: August 8, 2026