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.

UV Ink Facial Neo-tribal Tattoo

Vlad at Steelteam Studio in Moscow, Russia, just did this bold facial piece in UV ink that should be mostly invisible in daylight once healed. (See also: UV facial circuitry tattoo, forearm ghost flames tattoo, and an ace up his sleeve).

Comments

52 responses to “UV Ink Facial Neo-tribal Tattoo”

  1. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    I know that UV ink is FDA approved… for marking livestock. Human use scares me, mainly for the fact of how long the lifespan for livestock is. But that’s just me.

  2. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    I know that UV ink is FDA approved… for marking livestock. Human use scares me, mainly for the fact of how long the lifespan for livestock is. But that’s just me.

  3. Izzi Elf Avatar

    He REALLY needs to visit Cyberdog with those kinda tattoos!

  4. Izzi Elf Avatar

    He REALLY needs to visit Cyberdog with those kinda tattoos!

  5. Ghobian Avatar

    So, is all the red just blood then, if so it seems like they really dug him? They didn’t shave his hair?

  6. Ghobian Avatar

    So, is all the red just blood then, if so it seems like they really dug him? They didn’t shave his hair?

  7. fondofu Avatar
    fondofu

    Nice

  8. fondofu Avatar
    fondofu

    Nice

  9. pinhead-jr2 Avatar
    pinhead-jr2

    ar thos on on iam:DeFStaR ????

  10. pinhead-jr2 Avatar
    pinhead-jr2

    ar thos on on iam:DeFStaR ????

  11. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    He’s pretty, and that piece really suits him. Very nicely done.

  12. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    He’s pretty, and that piece really suits him. Very nicely done.

  13. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    Theres some uneven parts that really bother me…

  14. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    Theres some uneven parts that really bother me…

  15. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Ghobian- The tattoo is fresh and the ink is clear. That’s pretty much what your skin looks like under the ink of every new tattoo.

  16. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Ghobian- The tattoo is fresh and the ink is clear. That’s pretty much what your skin looks like under the ink of every new tattoo.

  17. Natalia Avatar
    Natalia

    Is there any sort of Canadian equivalent certification for UV inks, be it for livestock use or otherwise? This resparked my interest in getting one…

  18. Natalia Avatar
    Natalia

    Is there any sort of Canadian equivalent certification for UV inks, be it for livestock use or otherwise? This resparked my interest in getting one…

  19. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Natalia – Most of the information you will want on this can be found at http://www.crazychameleon.net/black-light-tattoo-ink.html

  20. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Natalia – Most of the information you will want on this can be found at http://www.crazychameleon.net/black-light-tattoo-ink.html

  21. Tony Avatar

    Ive got some UV ink done and havent had any reactions or problems with my skin, still glows nicely after about a year, some scaring can be seen where its done but otherwise hardly noticeable.

  22. Tony Avatar

    Ive got some UV ink done and havent had any reactions or problems with my skin, still glows nicely after about a year, some scaring can be seen where its done but otherwise hardly noticeable.

  23. AndyG Avatar
    AndyG

    That’s really nice, works well with that feral doglike shape his head has.

    Hope it heals clear for him! My test dot (wrist) is still pretty visible six weeks later, dammit!

  24. AndyG Avatar
    AndyG

    That’s really nice, works well with that feral doglike shape his head has.

    Hope it heals clear for him! My test dot (wrist) is still pretty visible six weeks later, dammit!

  25. scotsjerry Avatar
    scotsjerry

    Nice tattoo that sits well with his face contours. Well done.

  26. scotsjerry Avatar
    scotsjerry

    Nice tattoo that sits well with his face contours. Well done.

  27. FlaSH Avatar

    Тёма)))хреново ты тут получился надо сказать)но ты всё равно пиздатый)))поздравляю с модблоком

  28. FlaSH Avatar

    Тёма)))хреново ты тут получился надо сказать)но ты всё равно пиздатый)))поздравляю с модблоком

  29. Malice Alice Avatar

    Wow. Interesting.

  30. Malice Alice Avatar

    Wow. Interesting.

  31. possessed Avatar

    That is going to look fucking cool in a club once it’s healed…

  32. possessed Avatar

    That is going to look fucking cool in a club once it’s healed…

  33. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    So will this still show red in daylight, or when its healed will it only be seen in the dark?

    Someone educate me plz 🙂
    Hugz x

  34. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    So will this still show red in daylight, or when its healed will it only be seen in the dark?

    Someone educate me plz 🙂
    Hugz x

  35. Joseylyn Avatar
    Joseylyn

    Makes me want to rave with this guy.

  36. Joseylyn Avatar
    Joseylyn

    Makes me want to rave with this guy.

  37. DeFStaR Avatar

    It’s healrd fine now?and i’m very happy)Thx Vlad)))

  38. DeFStaR Avatar

    It’s healrd fine now?and i’m very happy)Thx Vlad)))

  39. FrozenSpell Avatar
    FrozenSpell

    I must say that it looks VERY hot and I love it 🙂
    I think that I’ll use it in my tatto, once I’ll have the drowing done 😛

  40. FrozenSpell Avatar
    FrozenSpell

    I must say that it looks VERY hot and I love it 🙂
    I think that I’ll use it in my tatto, once I’ll have the drowing done 😛

  41. Gabriel Jones Avatar
    Gabriel Jones

    He’s a very good looking guy and it suits him. Wouldn’t mind meeting him!

  42. Gabriel Jones Avatar
    Gabriel Jones

    He’s a very good looking guy and it suits him. Wouldn’t mind meeting him!

  43. DeFStaR Avatar

    2 Gabriel Jones-thx)))

  44. DeFStaR Avatar

    2 Gabriel Jones-thx)))

  45. kane Avatar
    kane

    wicked very koool how long dose the ink stay active b4 it dosnt glow anymore want one of these but dont think you can get the ink here in new zealand..but aswum tatt

  46. kane Avatar
    kane

    wicked very koool how long dose the ink stay active b4 it dosnt glow anymore want one of these but dont think you can get the ink here in new zealand..but aswum tatt

  47. Elmarie Avatar
    Elmarie

    yea.. i ben tryin 2 hunt it down in NZ 4 about a month now.. bu so far havent found any places that do them.. sux!!! bu yerz.. lookz mean by th wai 🙂

  48. Elmarie Avatar
    Elmarie

    yea.. i ben tryin 2 hunt it down in NZ 4 about a month now.. bu so far havent found any places that do them.. sux!!! bu yerz.. lookz mean by th wai 🙂

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