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.

Facial Etching

The-Nightstalker sends in this “scarface” shot of a scar done using a tattoo machine by Shane Horinaka of Acid Crue in Singapore.

Comments

44 responses to “Facial Etching”

  1. Delta9 Avatar
    Delta9

    Id like to see a heeled pick of that 🙂

  2. Delta9 Avatar
    Delta9

    Id like to see a heeled pick of that 🙂

  3. Toothpaste Avatar

    the necklace really makes the photo pop.

  4. Toothpaste Avatar

    the necklace really makes the photo pop.

  5. TeeCee Avatar
    TeeCee

    it’s like it’s glowing!

  6. TeeCee Avatar
    TeeCee

    it’s like it’s glowing!

  7. jOELTRON Avatar

    Interesting way to scar it. Haven’t seen much tattoo machine scaring for a white.

    I hope it heals really smooth, because that will look great.

  8. jOELTRON Avatar

    Interesting way to scar it. Haven’t seen much tattoo machine scaring for a white.

    I hope it heals really smooth, because that will look great.

  9. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Is it a scar or a tattoo? I’m confused.

  10. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Is it a scar or a tattoo? I’m confused.

  11. zero Avatar
    zero

    nice sick of it all tat

  12. zero Avatar
    zero

    nice sick of it all tat

  13. Fredex Avatar
    Fredex

    I was under the impression from the description that its just scared by using a tattoo gun without any ink but it does look like theres some ink in it. Interesting anyway, hope it heals well.

  14. Fredex Avatar
    Fredex

    I was under the impression from the description that its just scared by using a tattoo gun without any ink but it does look like theres some ink in it. Interesting anyway, hope it heals well.

  15. MiddleBrow Avatar
    MiddleBrow

    I actually prefer to get my bad-ass scars by fighting wild dogs.

  16. MiddleBrow Avatar
    MiddleBrow

    I actually prefer to get my bad-ass scars by fighting wild dogs.

  17. Stephanie Avatar

    That’s amazing looking

  18. Stephanie Avatar

    That’s amazing looking

  19. rori Avatar

    damn all entries from singapore look so sweet. i gotta check that place out.

  20. rori Avatar

    damn all entries from singapore look so sweet. i gotta check that place out.

  21. JenO33 Avatar

    That looks absolutely beautiful. Makes me want one.

  22. JenO33 Avatar

    That looks absolutely beautiful. Makes me want one.

  23. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    i love it. men with scars = YES.

  24. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    i love it. men with scars = YES.

  25. Solanum Avatar

    I can’t wait until Skin Braiding comes back in style.

  26. Solanum Avatar

    I can’t wait until Skin Braiding comes back in style.

  27. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    that guy looks like martial arts actor Chow Yun Phat (I probably screwed the name up) in the one film where he played a monk,and was shaved bald!

  28. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    that guy looks like martial arts actor Chow Yun Phat (I probably screwed the name up) in the one film where he played a monk,and was shaved bald!

  29. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    Looks exactly like the scar of King Leonidas from the movie / comic 300 !!

  30. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    Looks exactly like the scar of King Leonidas from the movie / comic 300 !!

  31. manini Avatar

    He gives be butterflies in my tummy.

  32. manini Avatar

    He gives be butterflies in my tummy.

  33. Fatboy Chooo Avatar
    Fatboy Chooo

    El Loco baby !

  34. Fatboy Chooo Avatar
    Fatboy Chooo

    El Loco baby !

  35. mamasita Avatar

    iam: MeatGrenade has the same sort of scar – it makes everyone look extra extra badass

    http://iam.bmezine.com/?MeatGrenade

  36. mamasita Avatar

    iam: MeatGrenade has the same sort of scar – it makes everyone look extra extra badass

    http://iam.bmezine.com/?MeatGrenade

  37. LabelSkin Avatar
    LabelSkin

    this bloke used steriods.

  38. LabelSkin Avatar
    LabelSkin

    this bloke used steriods.

  39. the-nightstalker Avatar
    the-nightstalker

    Yea Labelskin…i did make use of steriods before so what are U gonna do about it. Does it matter to u???

  40. the-nightstalker Avatar
    the-nightstalker

    Yea Labelskin…i did make use of steriods before so what are U gonna do about it. Does it matter to u???

  41. Luce Avatar
    Luce

    I’m not usually a huge fan scars, but this looks really great. I love that it’s so understated.

  42. Luce Avatar
    Luce

    I’m not usually a huge fan scars, but this looks really great. I love that it’s so understated.

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