I'm treating myself to a tattoo
to reward myself for big improvements in my mental health over the past year. I've been thinking about it for a few months and chucked the design together last night.

Here, posting from phone so pretty big (860k)

As my good friend whose advice I'd usually ask is on the other side of the planet, I thought I'd ask you lot... what do you think?

Edit: schoolboy error - I've got the order of Neptune and Uranus the wrong way round. Fucking glad I spotted that now!
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:37, 26 replies, latest was 17 years ago)

Oooh
Liking that a lot. Although because of where it is it looks painful (I'm a wimp). Do the symbols stand for anything in particular?
(Potty Jag har smör i min rumpspringa, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:39, Reply)

A couple of quick notes
It's most of the classical symbols for the solar system, starting with the sun and a comet at the wrist, ending in Uranus.

I'm aware the weights of the lines aren't even, and the spacing and alignment isn't absolutely perfect, and will trust my artist to solve those issues.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:41, Reply)

All plain blackwork?
Or some shading to add depth?
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:46, Reply)

I was going to start out with black lines
but you've got me thinking now.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:47, Reply)

Nah
keep it plain, you'd just be overcomplicating it.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:17, Reply)

Surely if it ends in Uranus
it should start halfway up your back!
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:51, Reply)

WAHEY!
Another futile *click* from me
( chart cat has an itch, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:53, Reply)

Yes yes
b3ta doesn't disappoint once again :)
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:56, Reply)

I like it.
Looks very good. :)
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:45, Reply)

I can't bide tattoos
but notwithstanding that, it's still an original design.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:46, Reply)

Could've been Chinese text :)
Or even ENGLAND against a St Georges cross.
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:50, Reply)

Well-drawn Tattoos
are brilliant, especially on women. They drive me crazy. Only problem is you can't go in the Onsen (natural hot springs) in Japan if you have one, as tattoos are associated with the Yakuza gangs over here.

That one looks cool, nicely geeky too.
( chart cat has an itch, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 8:56, Reply)

A friend told me I wouldn't be allowed in Onsen :(
It's a shame that ALL tattoos are associated with Yakuza there.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:48, Reply)

This, good sir,
Is rather cool.
I like it!
( Cawl, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:13, Reply)

Very nice, mate
Very, very nice...

As its in a place that will hurt a wee bit I recommend you have something to eat before you go and take an emergency Mars bar with you.
( SpankyHanky, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:14, Reply)

Very cool
It's going to be a bit sharp there so relax as much as possible and remember it's less embarrassing to ask the guy to stop than pass out on the chair (unless you're watching then it's hillarious!)
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:18, Reply)

That looks brilliant!
I love it :)
I'd advise having something to do, either listening to music, or texting with your other hand or something... Just so you're focused on something else rather than the pain.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:44, Reply)

Rub your skin with vitamin E cream\wheatgerm oil
For a week before you get it done. After care with Bepanthen. Heals quicker.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:45, Reply)

Ooooh. Clicky clicky...
Thats awesome. So awesome in fact, that I'd be quite happy to have it on my own body. If only I wasn't such a wuss...

I trust you'll be posting pics of the finished thing? :)
(berk, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:46, Reply)

I shall indeed.
Should be later this week or early next depending on the quote.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:53, Reply)

Very cool design dude!
It's original and subtle, and I like the placement. Inner wrist is sharp (as TGB says), but that won't take long to get done.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:49, Reply)

I really appreciate all the tips and positivity.
Thanks guys! More comments welcome.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 9:56, Reply)

mmmm....dingbats
i suggest comic sans on the other arm
( mictoboy shitting in your cunt since, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 11:35, Reply)

Heheh
Fuck off.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 12:22, Reply)

I did a similar thing
My back tattoo was a reward for a) losing 3.5 stone and b) getting over a bad break up from 2005. Got inked in January this year and it's awesome. It fucking hurt to fuck and back, but every bit of pain, blood and itching was worth it, as well as the £200 it cost to do.

In the grand old tradition of "pictures or it didn't happen" and given that none of you have met me (I'm relatively new) I'll try and post one tonight.

*runs risk of people saying it's rubbish*
(Biscuit Burlesque wants to be Dita von Teas, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 16:13, Reply)

Cool!
I've been and had it done. Plenty pleased with myself :)

I'll post pics at some point too.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 17 Jun 2009, 18:07, Reply)