r/traditionaltattoos is a subreddit with 353k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses tattoo, artist, traditional tattoos, looking for a tattoo artist, and traditional, 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
: "Tiger shark tattooed by Megan Rose in Long Beach, Ca instagram @meganrose_tattoo"
20 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Traditional leg sleeve advice"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Squarmous cell carcinoma removal round 2."
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/traditionaltattoos
#1
Tattoo
: "Finished arm all by me @jademckenzieTattoo"
96 posts
#2
Artist
: "@joshbovendertattoo"
32 posts
#3
Traditional Tattoos
17 posts
#4
Looking For A Tattoo Artist
10 posts
#5
Traditional
: "The Halo 2 poster just Traditional. Artist is Chet Howe in Oh. Ig is @chet_tattoos"
9 posts
#6
Tiger
: "Crawling Tiger that I got to do yesterday | Sean Michel in Nashua, NH"
8 posts
#7
Tattoos
6 posts
#8
Done By
6 posts
#9
By Me
: "Finished arm all By Me @jademckenzietattoo"
5 posts
#10
Knee
5 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(15.4%)
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Last updated: July 3, 2026