
10 Things I Learned Getting My First Hand-Poked Tattoo From Mike Love
Written byRebecca
A firsthand tale of getting a hand-poked tattoo.
Last weekend I travelled to Leicester (UK) to get my very first hand-poked tattoo from artist Mike Love. Here's why it kicked ass.

1. One tattoo = four tattoos.

2. It hurts less. Sort of.

3. Chill, Winston.

4. The experience extends beyond the tattoo studio.

5. Immaculate lines.

6. Collaboration is fucking awesome.

7. Custom tattooing is at the heart of every good artist.

8. Hand-poke = control.

9. Hand-poke is an art.


10. People make experiences memorable.