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.

Mini-Initials Tattooed under a Ring

I would assume the ink is going to have trouble staying in place — inner fingers are hard enough to do without worrying about fine detail and difficult colors! But the tattoo (his initials, done in flesh colored ink — fresh and red in this picture) is on his left middle and is intended to be covered by a ring once it’s healed. It got me thinking that I kind of like the idea of a wedding ring tattoo like this (initials that would rest under the ring). That said, I have a wedding ring tattoo and, well, the tattoo lasted longer than the marriage!

Tattoo by Sue at Amber’s Blue Velvet Tattooing in Langhorne, PA.

Comments

88 responses to “Mini-Initials Tattooed under a Ring”

  1. Leroy Avatar

    I never really got why people got their own names/initails tattooed on themselves. Nicknames I can understand.. Whatever makes you happy I guess.

    How are your inner finger tattoos holding up Shannon?

  2. Leroy Avatar

    I never really got why people got their own names/initails tattooed on themselves. Nicknames I can understand.. Whatever makes you happy I guess.

    How are your inner finger tattoos holding up Shannon?

  3. Leroy Avatar

    I never really got why people got their own names/initails tattooed on themselves. Nicknames I can understand.. Whatever makes you happy I guess.

    How are your inner finger tattoos holding up Shannon?

  4. Leroy Avatar

    I never really got why people got their own names/initails tattooed on themselves. Nicknames I can understand.. Whatever makes you happy I guess.

    How are your inner finger tattoos holding up Shannon?

  5. jOELTRON Avatar

    I really love that idea, its pretty cool.

    Heres hoping that it heals up and is legible when it does!

  6. jOELTRON Avatar

    I really love that idea, its pretty cool.

    Heres hoping that it heals up and is legible when it does!

  7. jOELTRON Avatar

    I really love that idea, its pretty cool.

    Heres hoping that it heals up and is legible when it does!

  8. jOELTRON Avatar

    I really love that idea, its pretty cool.

    Heres hoping that it heals up and is legible when it does!

  9. mpatshi Avatar

    I’m planning on getting a little scorpio underneath my thumbring…
    but I’m planning on 13 more scorpios so…:)

  10. mpatshi Avatar

    I’m planning on getting a little scorpio underneath my thumbring…
    but I’m planning on 13 more scorpios so…:)

  11. mpatshi Avatar

    I’m planning on getting a little scorpio underneath my thumbring…
    but I’m planning on 13 more scorpios so…:)

  12. mpatshi Avatar

    I’m planning on getting a little scorpio underneath my thumbring…
    but I’m planning on 13 more scorpios so…:)

  13. TeaDream Avatar
    TeaDream

    Can someone please explain the self initial tattoos?
    I’m sure that there isnt one reason for everyone but I was hoping someone that has one could please explain their motivation for getting it.

  14. TeaDream Avatar
    TeaDream

    Can someone please explain the self initial tattoos?
    I’m sure that there isnt one reason for everyone but I was hoping someone that has one could please explain their motivation for getting it.

  15. TeaDream Avatar
    TeaDream

    Can someone please explain the self initial tattoos?
    I’m sure that there isnt one reason for everyone but I was hoping someone that has one could please explain their motivation for getting it.

  16. TeaDream Avatar
    TeaDream

    Can someone please explain the self initial tattoos?
    I’m sure that there isnt one reason for everyone but I was hoping someone that has one could please explain their motivation for getting it.

  17. Toser Avatar
    Toser

    i knew someone with their own signature on their chest. can’t explain that one.

  18. Toser Avatar
    Toser

    i knew someone with their own signature on their chest. can’t explain that one.

  19. Toser Avatar
    Toser

    i knew someone with their own signature on their chest. can’t explain that one.

  20. Toser Avatar
    Toser

    i knew someone with their own signature on their chest. can’t explain that one.

  21. manini Avatar

    Maybe it’s their way of saying, this is me this is who I am.

    I identify strongly with my name. And I am sure when I get married (as I will take on my husbands name) I will get my maiden name tattooed.

    You can’t always explain a tattoo, more often than not it just feels right.

  22. manini Avatar

    Maybe it’s their way of saying, this is me this is who I am.

    I identify strongly with my name. And I am sure when I get married (as I will take on my husbands name) I will get my maiden name tattooed.

    You can’t always explain a tattoo, more often than not it just feels right.

  23. manini Avatar

    Maybe it’s their way of saying, this is me this is who I am.

    I identify strongly with my name. And I am sure when I get married (as I will take on my husbands name) I will get my maiden name tattooed.

    You can’t always explain a tattoo, more often than not it just feels right.

  24. manini Avatar

    Maybe it’s their way of saying, this is me this is who I am.

    I identify strongly with my name. And I am sure when I get married (as I will take on my husbands name) I will get my maiden name tattooed.

    You can’t always explain a tattoo, more often than not it just feels right.

  25. cuntcumber Avatar

    I really like the way that looks.
    He should get a shirt pocket with his initials tattood on his chest.

  26. cuntcumber Avatar

    I really like the way that looks.
    He should get a shirt pocket with his initials tattood on his chest.

  27. cuntcumber Avatar

    I really like the way that looks.
    He should get a shirt pocket with his initials tattood on his chest.

  28. cuntcumber Avatar

    I really like the way that looks.
    He should get a shirt pocket with his initials tattood on his chest.

  29. kellex Avatar

    #4, you’ve led me to an amusing thought:

    Monogramming? So if he leaves his finger lying around in public, people will know who it belongs to?

    😉

  30. kellex Avatar

    #4, you’ve led me to an amusing thought:

    Monogramming? So if he leaves his finger lying around in public, people will know who it belongs to?

    😉

  31. kellex Avatar

    #4, you’ve led me to an amusing thought:

    Monogramming? So if he leaves his finger lying around in public, people will know who it belongs to?

    😉

  32. kellex Avatar

    #4, you’ve led me to an amusing thought:

    Monogramming? So if he leaves his finger lying around in public, people will know who it belongs to?

    😉

  33. nikkibunny Avatar

    A lot of the 100+ year old history pieces Shannon submitted a while back did point to initials and names for personal identification. Maybe he’s forgetful?

  34. nikkibunny Avatar

    A lot of the 100+ year old history pieces Shannon submitted a while back did point to initials and names for personal identification. Maybe he’s forgetful?

  35. nikkibunny Avatar

    A lot of the 100+ year old history pieces Shannon submitted a while back did point to initials and names for personal identification. Maybe he’s forgetful?

  36. nikkibunny Avatar

    A lot of the 100+ year old history pieces Shannon submitted a while back did point to initials and names for personal identification. Maybe he’s forgetful?

  37. nope Avatar
    nope

    flesh colored ink on the inside of a finger to be hidden by a ring — talk about subtle…

  38. nope Avatar
    nope

    flesh colored ink on the inside of a finger to be hidden by a ring — talk about subtle…

  39. nope Avatar
    nope

    flesh colored ink on the inside of a finger to be hidden by a ring — talk about subtle…

  40. nope Avatar
    nope

    flesh colored ink on the inside of a finger to be hidden by a ring — talk about subtle…

  41. possessed Avatar

    Manini: if you identify so strongly with your own name, why take your husband’s when you marry? Why not use both?

  42. possessed Avatar

    Manini: if you identify so strongly with your own name, why take your husband’s when you marry? Why not use both?

  43. possessed Avatar

    Manini: if you identify so strongly with your own name, why take your husband’s when you marry? Why not use both?

  44. possessed Avatar

    Manini: if you identify so strongly with your own name, why take your husband’s when you marry? Why not use both?

  45. Max Brand Avatar

    he won’t have to worry about a ring covering it…..it will be gone by the time it’s healed…..wast of money…..

  46. Max Brand Avatar

    he won’t have to worry about a ring covering it…..it will be gone by the time it’s healed…..wast of money…..

  47. Max Brand Avatar

    he won’t have to worry about a ring covering it…..it will be gone by the time it’s healed…..wast of money…..

  48. Max Brand Avatar

    he won’t have to worry about a ring covering it…..it will be gone by the time it’s healed…..wast of money…..

  49. kris Avatar

    marriage tattoos are silly… but whateva

  50. kris Avatar

    marriage tattoos are silly… but whateva

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