Tattoos are permanent. Like “you’ll-still-have-it-when-you’re-80-and-confused” permanent. So unless you’re into collecting regrets for sport, walking into your tattoo appointment without a solid plan isn’t the move. If there’s one thing we’ve learned at 321 Ink, it’s that the best tattoos start with one thing: a clue. Specifically, about what style you actually want.
Picking a Tattoo Style
Bold Lines, No Regrets
Old school American traditional is loud, unapologetic, and built to last. We’re talking thick black outlines, solid color blocks, and designs that won’t fade into smudgy sadness by the time you're 40. Think eagles, skulls, roses, anchors. The classics. If you want something timeless that screams “yes, I meant to get this,” this is the move.
Delicate but Not Dainty
This one’s for the folks who want tattoos that look like pencil sketches. Fine line work is super detailed and subtle. This makes the style great for floral stuff, tiny script, or those Pinterest tattoos that say “breathe” in lowercase cursive. Just keep in mind, it fades faster and doesn’t age like a fine wine without touch-ups. Pick a Florida tattoo artist who actually knows how to make this style hold up.
Blackwork
You either want to black out half your body or you don’t. There is no in-between. Blackwork is bold, graphic, and heavy. Some people use it to cover old ink, scars, or just because it looks cool as hell. It makes a statement.
Tattoo or Photo? Yes.
Funerals end. Sympathy cards stop. Everyone else moves on. But your grief doesn’t. A tattoo becomes a permanent reminder that what you felt mattered. That the person you lost mattered. And that no, you're not "over it." Nor should you be.
Whether you’re all in on realism or want a fine-line minimalist design, our Florida tattoo artists can make it happen. We book tattoo appointments every day across our five shops.