A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Jonathan’s Facial Cutting from Phuket

Along the same lines as the previous two entries is Jonathan‘s stunning facial cutting, another piece that just makes me so happy to see because it’s also so striking and beautiful.

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Jonathan writes,

The design was an idea I’d had in mind for maybe 18 months to two years and was umming and ahhhing over whether to get it done or not. When I went out to Thailand I was lucky enough to get to hang out with John Durante and Ron Garza and had a chat with them about some possible work I’d been thinking about. Since I was in Phuket for the Vegetarian Festival which, essentially, is a festival celebrating blood rituals, I couldn’t think of a better time to get them done to go through my own blood ritual.

The initial plan was to get both sides of my head done in tandem, one side by Ron the other side by John but Ron had to leave before the festival ended so it was just John doing both sides. We spent about three hours lining them up, and then about half an hour cutting. I’m so glad I had them done. Even in a not so perfect environment he was excellent, hygienically, and professionally speaking and I’m happy to have met so many wonderful people including Ron and John on my journey

Joathan says there’s no specific meaning in the design, and that he just wanted something symmetrical that suited his face. Mission accomplished! Anyway, continue for more pictures.

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The fresh photos are, of course, fresh, and the healing pictures are at about three weeks. Once our video facilities are back in full gear we’ll update this with a procedure video as well.

Comments

40 responses to “Jonathan’s Facial Cutting from Phuket”

  1. Courtney Avatar

    Awesome, I wish I could get facial mods, but alas, people don’t want their children educated by people with visible mods.

  2. Courtney Avatar

    Awesome, I wish I could get facial mods, but alas, people don’t want their children educated by people with visible mods.

  3. Laurel Avatar

    I am absolutely in love with the first picture where there is blood on the floor.

    Great cuttings, and they do compliment his face very well.

  4. Laurel Avatar

    I am absolutely in love with the first picture where there is blood on the floor.

    Great cuttings, and they do compliment his face very well.

  5. Ron Garza Avatar

    that looks so TIGHT!!! i havent seen Jonathan since i had to leave the festival early that night of the walking on the ladder of blades… SO BUMMED i missed out on the ending of the festival as well as cutting jonathan.. Beautiful clean work John.. sorry i missed it
    🙁

  6. Ron Garza Avatar

    that looks so TIGHT!!! i havent seen Jonathan since i had to leave the festival early that night of the walking on the ladder of blades… SO BUMMED i missed out on the ending of the festival as well as cutting jonathan.. Beautiful clean work John.. sorry i missed it
    🙁

  7. Telyn Avatar

    Absolutely stunning cuttings, and I adore the bloody photos as well. Really striking. 🙂

  8. Telyn Avatar

    Absolutely stunning cuttings, and I adore the bloody photos as well. Really striking. 🙂

  9. Heretic Avatar
    Heretic

    THATS FUCKING AMASING! I LOVE THEM!

  10. Heretic Avatar
    Heretic

    THATS FUCKING AMASING! I LOVE THEM!

  11. Ty Tweeder Avatar
    Ty Tweeder

    wow, those look really great. rreally suits your face. the bloody pics are FTW as well.

  12. Ty Tweeder Avatar
    Ty Tweeder

    wow, those look really great. rreally suits your face. the bloody pics are FTW as well.

  13. kellys_username Avatar

    the first picture is so amazing. His eyes are intense, it’s unlike anything i’ve seen before

  14. kellys_username Avatar

    the first picture is so amazing. His eyes are intense, it’s unlike anything i’ve seen before

  15. jason Avatar

    That was one helluva day but they turned out looking great!

  16. jason Avatar

    That was one helluva day but they turned out looking great!

  17. Dreadlocksmile Avatar

    Nice one Jonn…you made ModBlog.

    Jonn’s facial cutting is really deep, leaving two sets of three very visible and striking lines. Complements his facial features so damn well.

    A truly amazing mod…with a great story and video as well.

    Such a nice bloke too!

  18. Dreadlocksmile Avatar

    Nice one Jonn…you made ModBlog.

    Jonn’s facial cutting is really deep, leaving two sets of three very visible and striking lines. Complements his facial features so damn well.

    A truly amazing mod…with a great story and video as well.

    Such a nice bloke too!

  19. theNOTHING Avatar

    Hah, awesome thanks shannon 🙂 Good to see you posting ‘properly’ again

    and thanks all you guys for your nice comments

    And yeah you’re who I forgot to mention Jason, you looked after me that evening by bandaging me up 🙂 thanks man

  20. theNOTHING Avatar

    Hah, awesome thanks shannon 🙂 Good to see you posting ‘properly’ again

    and thanks all you guys for your nice comments

    And yeah you’re who I forgot to mention Jason, you looked after me that evening by bandaging me up 🙂 thanks man

  21. punkelvse Avatar

    Those are some good looking scars!! I want somthing done on my forehead to, looks sooooooooo freaking nice. They really digs in to his skin!

  22. punkelvse Avatar

    Those are some good looking scars!! I want somthing done on my forehead to, looks sooooooooo freaking nice. They really digs in to his skin!

  23. cardboardfrog Avatar
    cardboardfrog

    thats beautiful, im so jealous i wish i had the guts to get such a hardcore mode in a visible place.
    Much respect and congratulations.

  24. cardboardfrog Avatar
    cardboardfrog

    thats beautiful, im so jealous i wish i had the guts to get such a hardcore mode in a visible place.
    Much respect and congratulations.

  25. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Those are so beautiful!

    Oh and Courtney I have had countless modified teachers throughout my education (my year 2 teacher had stretched lobes she was the shit!)

  26. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Those are so beautiful!

    Oh and Courtney I have had countless modified teachers throughout my education (my year 2 teacher had stretched lobes she was the shit!)

  27. Magician Avatar

    Awesome cutting – shame about the ugly mug below ! !

  28. Magician Avatar

    Awesome cutting – shame about the ugly mug below ! !

  29. theNOTHING Avatar

    Thanks Rob 😛

  30. theNOTHING Avatar

    Thanks Rob 😛

  31. John Durante Avatar
    John Durante

    Hell yea!!! That was such an amazing day, and an honor to cut Jons face, I will never forget walking into his guesthouse room later, once he removed the wrap on his head… Bloody goodness, that bathroom tasted like pennys!!!!!

  32. John Durante Avatar
    John Durante

    Hell yea!!! That was such an amazing day, and an honor to cut Jons face, I will never forget walking into his guesthouse room later, once he removed the wrap on his head… Bloody goodness, that bathroom tasted like pennys!!!!!

  33. theNOTHING Avatar

    Haha yeah John that was awesome the way I couldn’t leave the bathroom for about 3 hours for fear of getting blood on the carpets 😛

    hah, seriously though, it was an awesome experience 🙂

  34. theNOTHING Avatar

    Haha yeah John that was awesome the way I couldn’t leave the bathroom for about 3 hours for fear of getting blood on the carpets 😛

    hah, seriously though, it was an awesome experience 🙂

  35. Caroline June Avatar
    Caroline June

    Very very glad these pictures got on Modblog, one of the bleedy face ones is a fantastic picture of Jonn.

  36. Caroline June Avatar
    Caroline June

    Very very glad these pictures got on Modblog, one of the bleedy face ones is a fantastic picture of Jonn.

  37. dan Avatar
    dan

    ive seen a lot of sloppy cuttings but ive got to admit these are amazing, when chloe brought you up to manchester for the weekend it was a plasure meeting you mate your one of the nicest guys ive ever met :]
    dan

    p.s ive cut all my hair of youll be happy to know!

  38. dan Avatar
    dan

    ive seen a lot of sloppy cuttings but ive got to admit these are amazing, when chloe brought you up to manchester for the weekend it was a plasure meeting you mate your one of the nicest guys ive ever met :]
    dan

    p.s ive cut all my hair of youll be happy to know!

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