Attn: Kanji Readers / Also - TATTOO questions! **UPDATE: GOT INKED!!**

[amnesiac]

I'm getting my middle name tattooed on my back tomorrow. I ordered the image from Kanjigraphy who created a custom made calligraphy version of the character.

Here is the Kanji
Requested word: "Ei"
Definition: "flourish, prosper, thrive, be prosperous, glory, honor, splendor, fame, distinction
Pronunciation: "EI, saka(eru), ha(e), -ba(e), ha(eru), e"


So my question is to anyone who reads asian characters, how does it look? I don't know how to rate the quality of calligraphy; I was hoping someone would know.
In any case it looks a hell of a lot better than the computer generated font crap that I see people sticking on themselves.
And at least it's my actual birthright to have this character

(And for any of you anti-tattoo people out there, keep your flames to yourself; this tat is for me and myself only. It's going in the middle of my back where no one will see it unless I want them to.)

Also for anyone with tattoos
I'm aware that this may hurt. A lot. Especially since it's going in the middle of my back over my spine. Any comments/suggestions to help me out?
Any post-tattoo tips care tips would be appreciated too.

UPDATE! Got my tattoo!
I enjoy disfiguring my body.

It hurt like a BITCH. Only took 20 minutes though. They did a pretty good job IMO.

 

[AndyHui]

Looks quite good. Brush strokes are correct, and it is balanced, but without the rigid positioning of strokes that you see in computer fonts.

 

[broon]

Yes it hurts in that location. I know from experience. Breathe deeply. Maybe bring something like those hand excercise things. As for care, A&D ointment is good. You can also usually buy some creme made for tats at the shop. They should also have a list for you on the care.

 

[amnesiac]

Wow! A visit from the upper echelon of AT!
Thanks, Andy!
(Rating++)

 

[amnesiac]

Update!

 

[AndyHui]

Linky no worky?

 

[UglyCasanova]

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Is there some kind of hidden meaning to this, because to me I think it's a pretty sh!tty tattoo.

 

[UsandThem]

Any post-tattoo tips care tips would be appreciated too.

Well, I have over $2500.00 worth of tattoos, so I will offer this advice for you:

This is some great stuff I have used on my last four tattoos Tattoo Goo

If you use this just keep using it for about 10-14 days.

If you want to go the traditional route, use this Polysporin

Follow up the antibiotic ointment with my favorite "lotion" Udderly Smooth
This stuff is amazing at keeping a tattoo from scabbing over.


Remember when using lotions after your tattoo starts to heal Aloe bad for healing tattoos!

 

[UsandThem]

Is there some kind of hidden meaning to this, because to me I think it's a pretty sh!tty tattoo.

Definition: "flourish, prosper, thrive, be prosperous, glory, honor, splendor, fame, distinction

And at least it's my actual birthright to have this character

You don't tell someone that just got a tattoo of something that it looks like sh!t. It might not be for everyone, but that is pretty rude.

 

[UglyCasanova]

You missed the joke (I know, it was bad ). I've never even seen his tattoo because the link doesn't work.

 

[andylawcc]

AndyHui, what is that word in Chinese? I can't make anything out of it?

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
AndyHui, what is that word in Chinese? I can't make anything out of it?

im pretty sure its japanese.

 

[diskop]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
AndyHui, what is that word in Chinese? I can't make anything out of it?

Mine is getting pretty rusty too. What is it again? Phoenetically please

 

[diskop]

Originally posted by: Ameesh

Originally posted by: andylawcc
AndyHui, what is that word in Chinese? I can't make anything out of it?

im pretty sure its japanese.

Out of Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana, Kanji is borrowed/stolen from Chinese. It is Chinese

 

[amnesiac]

I'd like to know its pronunciation and meaning in Chinese too. I wonder if it's any different.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: dparker
You missed the joke (I know, it was bad ). I've never even seen his tattoo because the link doesn't work.

Don't worry, I got the joke

 

[BigPotato]

i can read chinese...

that tattoo, translated in chinese, means "wimp"

 

[AndyHui]

You would be correct if you don't recognise it. It's not a Chinese word. It's Japanese Kanji (shinji) exclusive.

"Ei" it is in Japanese, which is an evolution of the word Chinese "wing", meaning Bright, Glory or Honour.

 

[diskop]

Originally posted by: AndyHui
You would be correct if you don't recognise it. It's not a Chinese word. It's Japanese Kanji (shinji) exclusive.

"Ei" it is in Japanese, which is an evolution of the word Chinese "wing", meaning Bright, Glory or Honour.

Thanks No wonder I didn't recognzie it.

 

[Joemonkey]

so starts the cycle for another person with their first tattoo... i give you 6 months before you go get your next one.

Living Proof

 

[diskop]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
so starts the cycle for another person with their first tattoo... i give you 6 months before you go get your next one.

Living Proof

Looks like a hairy guy. Though it's weird, his forearms are really hairy but his upper arms aren't.

 

[Joemonkey]

That "hairy guy" is me

and yeah, my forearms are hairy (not quite the extent of robin williams), and i grow a fast beard, and have chest hair, but no back hair or anything disgusting.

and i don't care what the mods say, my palms are NOT hairy.

[edit] amnesiac 2.0 hope you don't think i'm trying to hijack your thread or anything.... yer tat looks good, but i'm tellin' ya, it won't be yer last [/edit]

 

[diskop]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
That "hairy guy" is me

and yeah, my forearms are hairy (not quite the extent of robin williams), and i grow a fast beard, and have chest hair, but no back hair or anything disgusting.

and i don't care what the mods say, my palms are NOT hairy.

[edit] amnesiac 2.0 hope you don't think i'm trying to hijack your thread or anything.... yer tat looks good, but i'm tellin' ya, it won't be yer last [/edit]

Hehe, hairy in only some places. Sounds like me
No hairy palms here either.

 

[andylawcc]

Andy:

ahhh... "wing" it is, I get it now.