I know the meaning of a sleeve tattoo. But in my opinion it seems theres many people that say or claim they have a sleeve tattoo, when really its just a bigger tattoo on there upper arm.
My artist and I were talking about this during my last session. Maybe I shouldn’t let it bug me to much but when someone says they have a sleeve tattoo and it goes from there shoulder to right above the elbow and zero ink on the inner arm I don’t consider it a sleeve tattoo, and almost not even a half sleeve.
The whole idea of a full sleeve tattoo is basically like wearing a long sleeve t shirt, it covers every part of your arm! A t shirt can resemble a half sleeve, but I don’t see to many t shirts with only material on the outer arm! 😀
I know what you mean though dude, I’ve met guys with separate, patchy tattoos on their fore arm and bicep and in their world it qualifies as a sleeve.
Exactly, its hard for me to call it a sleeve when theres more of there actual skin tone showing than ink.
Sure it counts as a sleeve, just think of it as buying a shirt that doesn’t quite fit:p A sleeve is a very serious tattoo and even with stopping an inch or two from your wrist it is still a very serious tattoo.
But yeah, getting one that doesn’t wrap all the way around, those guys don’t have sleeves. They may have a lot of nice ink, but they don’t have sleeves. I suppose they just like how impressive the term sounds:rolleyes:
My artist normally doesn’t go right to the wrist and either does my brothers artist. Just a little bit before it, that way a long sleeve shirt can cover it if needed.
If yours is a few inches before it you may have a 3/4?
Hi
Personally I gauge a 3/4 sleeve at the mid forearm (starting from the shoulder).
As for the term sleeve you are correct it should really go all the way around to be classed as that – but for me I just look at whether it is great ink or not.
My backpiece is technically not a ‘full’ one either (even though I am guilty of using the term) as I have bits of skin peeking through – but I am not losing sleep on it.
The easiest way is you know when you are correct and just enjoy the knowledge because to bring it up will likely only cause offence.
Take Care
Matthew
Personally I gauge a 3/4 sleeve at the mid forearm (starting from the shoulder).
As for the term sleeve you are correct it should really go all the way around to be classed as that – but for me I just look at whether it is great ink or not.
My backpiece is technically not a ‘full’ one either (even though I am guilty of using the term) as I have bits of skin peeking through – but I am not losing sleep on it.
The easiest way is you know when you are correct and just enjoy the knowledge because to bring it up will likely only cause offence.
Take Care
Matthew
Well said 😀
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