Popsugar Beauty Tattoos Old-School Traditional Tattoos 25 Old-School Tattoos That Are Just F*cking Cool 22 February 2018 by Maggie Panos Image Source: Instagram user theteabag If you love classic cartoons (think Popeye), consider going old school for your next tattoo! Traditional tattoos are generally characterized by bold jewel tones and thick, black lines, and while artists can create tattoos of all topics in the old-school style, this type of tattoo usually celebrates nautical themes (anchors, lighthouses, mermaids), hearts, pinup girls, daggers, roses, and any combination. You know that stereotypical "MUM" sleeve tat? That's old school. Here are some great examples to inspire your next ink! A post shared by E L B U E N O (@elbueno_tattooer) on Feb 12, 2018 at 6:10am PST 1 / 25 A post shared by Andrea Caldari (@kaluf_p_morning) on Feb 3, 2018 at 5:30am PST 2 / 25 A post shared by Alessandro Rusciano (@alessandroruscianotattoo) on Feb 13, 2018 at 9:08am PST 3 / 25 A post shared by Barbara (@barbara_serena) on Feb 13, 2018 at 8:06am PST 4 / 25 A post shared by Nikita (@nikita.molotov) on Feb 13, 2018 at 8:44am PST 5 / 25 A post shared by KasiaPiątkowska (@piatkowska_kasia) on Feb 13, 2018 at 8:16am PST 6 / 25 A post shared by TRISHULA Tattoo Bcn (@trishula.bcn) on Feb 13, 2018 at 8:05am PST 7 / 25 A post shared by 올데이타투(ALLDAY TATTOO) (@alldaytattoo) on Feb 13, 2018 at 12:21pm PST 8 / 25 A post shared by Jarek Bej (@jarekbej) on Feb 13, 2018 at 6:46am PST 9 / 25 A post shared by Marrisa (@winzfactor) on Feb 13, 2018 at 12:41pm PST 10 / 25 A post shared by vlasticek te nema rad (@our_cult_tattoo) on Feb 13, 2018 at 12:06pm PST 11 / 25 A post shared by Aari "Aatu" Ylinen (@mansikkaatu) on Feb 13, 2018 at 12:06pm PST 12 / 25 A post shared by Mariana Bomfim (@theteabag) on Feb 13, 2018 at 12:02pm PST 13 / 25 A post shared by Black Moon Traditional Tattoo (@blackmoonestudio) on Feb 13, 2018 at 11:57am PST 14 / 25 A post shared by @tattoosved on Feb 13, 2018 at 9:27am PST 15 / 25 Another One! #peacock #traditionaltattoo #traditional #art #design #tattoo #skin #colors #pain #paint #great #lollotattoo #mansruintattoo #goodvibes #love #ink #passion #oldschooltattoo #oldschool #me #skinny #arm A post shared by Jacopo Arisci (@thenosesalad) on Feb 13, 2018 at 11:51am PST 16 / 25 A post shared by Lena Schranz (@lena.schranz) on Feb 13, 2018 at 11:29am PST 17 / 25 A post shared by Traffic Art Studio's Tattoo (@alfredo_amato_tattooer) on Feb 13, 2018 at 11:27am PST 18 / 25 Polilla que hice en Dortmund. A post shared by LeoPerezParra (@leoperezparra) on Feb 13, 2018 at 11:04am PST 19 / 25 A post shared by Sacred Love Tattoo (@sacredlovetattoos) on Feb 13, 2018 at 11:09am PST 20 / 25 A post shared by MSTraditionaltattoo (@mstraditionaltattoo) on Feb 13, 2018 at 11:09am PST 21 / 25 Cutie bunny! 🐇🐰 ☾White Oak Resident Artist ☾ NOW BOOKING♡ @whiteoaktattooco whiteoaktattoocompany@gmail.com TEAMS & TAGS #whiteoaktattoo #floraltattoo #botanicaltattoo #traditionaltattoo #neotraditional #traditionaltattooing #phillytattooartist #tattoo #tattooing #tattoolove #tattoosnob #tattooart #phillytattooartist #colortattoos #animalportraits #animaltattoo #americantraditional #americantraditionaltattoo #love #instagood#photooftheday A post shared by Jess Baker (@jessbakertattoo) on Feb 13, 2018 at 1:44pm PST 22 / 25 A post shared by Ryan Miller (@ryanmillertattoo) on Feb 13, 2018 at 1:39pm PST 23 / 25 A post shared by Zac James (@lowlifesd) on Feb 13, 2018 at 1:25pm PST 24 / 25 A post shared by Tattoo Media Ink (@skinart_traditional) on Feb 13, 2018 at 12:47pm PST 25 / 25 Tattoos