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15 Outstanding Sleeve Tattoo Ideas For Men

Tattoos are both Glamorous and Charming. No matter what size of tattoo you choose, it makes your personality appealing instantly. Also, it suits every human being out there irrespective of Gender, Age or Color. That is why Tattoos are immensely popular all across the world. If you are also planning to get one then Kudos! You are getting one step ahead than others when it comes to charming people with your style. So get some ink on and let your personality shine from your skin.

One can have a tattoo at every body part but if you want the maximum visibility then there is no place better than your sleeves.

What actually is a Sleeve Tattoo?

It can be one big tattoo or collection of several small tattoos in a definite pattern on your sleeve. It can even cover a small part of your chest as well if the design demands. If you are planning to have a sleeve tattoo then you have two choices which are Full Sleeve Tattoo & Half Sleeve Tattoo.

Full Sleeve Tattoo

Full sleeve tattoo looks so manly and attractive. You can try both black and white or color tattoo. Various image options are available.

However one should remember that it may take months to complete a full sleeve tattoo. Therefore, it is recommended for only those who are hardcore tattoo lovers and can really sit for several sessions. The pain of getting inked this much is another factor. If you can really face all this them Yes! You will get an amazing memory to hold for a lifetime.

Half Sleeve Tattoo

If you are new to this game of tattoos and not ready to get inked from shoulder to the wrist then you better choose half sleeve tattoo. However, this does not mean that half sleeve tattoos are less attractive than the full sleeve tattoos. These tattoos are ideal if you are a part of the corporate world where you can not manage to show your tattoos. Of course, it looks a bit unprofessional. So with a half sleeve tattoo, you can fold your sleeves in the office while working at your desk without any hesitation.

Also, you can get a full sleeve tattoo later by extending the existing tattoo designs or incorporating some other design with it. Do not worry! A proficient tattoo artist will do this job perfectly.

In this article, you will find different kind of tattoo designs. Some look best with full sleeve while some go equally well with half sleeve pattern.

3D Tattoo

Do you love to play with people’s mind? The three-dimensional tattoo is your pick. Make the images look amazingly real with the 3D Tattoo. You can have like any design in the 3D effect. From the geometric shapes to the fierce animals, you have lots of designs.

So get a 3D tattoo on your sleeve and just enjoy the mind-wrenching show every time someone looks at it. These tattoos have really got the ability to change your fascination about anything into reality.

3D Tattoo

The Quote Tattoo

You can actually carry motivation on your arm! Choose any good quotation and just ink it. You will find plenty of them on the internet or it can be your favourite quote from something you read in school or whatever.

A quote tattoo looks damn cool with all those fancy fonts. There are tons of them and choosing one for you can be really tough as all of them look so beautiful. You can get the tattoo on the outer arm if you want to show it the maximum or on the inside arm if you like to flaunt only when you want to.

The Quote Tattoo

Dark Souls Tattoo

Looking for some dark and creepy symbol? What can be better than the Dark Soul Tattoo then! The role-playing game released in 2011 had generated immense popularity. The fans of dark soul franchise are all over the world and if you are one of them why not show it to the rest of the people?

The tattoo symbolises power, courage, challenges and reality. You have lots of characters and pictures to pick one as your permanent tattoo. It the dark moon or the great warrior, these tattoos are immensely popular. You can really get your kind of tattoo from this huge variety of dark soul tattoos.

Dark Souls Tattoo

Tribal Tattoo Designs

Tribal tattoos are often made with a single color that is black. So it looks simple and classy. These tattoos express your love toward the ancient heritage that is basically our roots. The tribal tattoo has gained great popularity in the last few years. Another good thing about these tattoos is they are relatively less expensive because they are basically simple designs which are easy to create on the skin. This is true for black and white tribal tattoos but if you are going for the colored ones you may have to pay more.

When it comes to choosing a tribal tattoo for you there are numerous of them. Thanks to the different tribes which existed all across the world in all these years. So get ready to embrace the roots of your ancestors with the attractive tribal tattoo.

Tribal Tattoo Designs

Dragon Tattoo

Got interested in the Asian mythology? Well, what can be better than a dragon tattoo! The dragon is the symbol of wisdom, strength and courage. In ancient times, the warriors used to wear it on their armour to showcase fierceness.

The Dragon Tattoo looks amazingly cool on the arms of a man. No doubt it is one of the most popular tattoo designs for men. It is a great choice for a sleeve tattoo because the tattoo artist gets a great space to ink the best tattoo. Though, you can choose the size of the dragon tattoo according to your comfort as it looks great in any case. The Dragon Tattoo has a lot of variations as well. From the classic Chinese dragon to the tribal dragon tattoo, choose anything as they all look fantastic.

Dragon Tattoo

Skull Tattoo

Are you one of those dark personalities? If Yes then Skull Tattoo is your call. It has deep meaning and represents various meanings. From the ancient Celtic belief of the skull being the celebration of life to the Renaissance period where they considered it to be the symbol of Nature, the skull tattoo has got a lot of meanings.

Skull with roses is a popular combination. It represents the duality of Beauty & Evil. You can definitely add a certain depth in your personality with this tattoo.

Skull Tattoo

Yggdrasil Tattoo

This is another masterpiece tattoo from our ancient history. Yggdrasil was basically a holy tree in the Norse mythology and cosmology. It was believed that this tree connects everything in the universe by connecting the nine worlds. Therefore, most obviously it is the symbol of life and creation. It also symbolises that everything in this universe never dies but just converts from one form to another.

It is one of the most impressive tattoos you can get on your sleeves. People consider you intelligent and worshipper of knowledge. You can simply get the tree design or the complex one which has various symbols as well.

Yggdrasil Tattoo

Plague Doctor Art Tattoo

Want to pay your homage to the saviour of mankind? This beak-like mask was considered no less than a mark of angle back in the seventeenth century. This tattoo symbolises courage as the doctors who treated the patients of bubonic plague used to wore it. The tattoo is also loved by those who find darkness and horror interesting.

It can be inked in many styles with that statement ‘Beak’ structure. Either you get the whole look of the plague doctor with all that traditional costume or just the beak mask, that is your choice. Also, you can make the appearance a bit soft or scary according to your personality.

Plague Doctor Art Tattoo

Spiderman Tattoo

This tattoo needs no introduction. We all have grown up loving Peter Parker from the movie Spiderman. Well, You can carry this love for your favourite Superhero for a lifetime.

For this tattoo, the black and white tattoo is fine but the colored tattoo looks outstanding. With the spiderman tattoo, you can express your love about the superheroes and fantasy world. So now it is time to get brace up for a Spidy Personality.

Spiderman Tattoo

Chrono Trigger Tattoo

Chrono might be the favourite character of many of us. The Chrono trigger tattoo is one of the most popular tattoos among the tattoo lovers who are video game lover as well. This tattoo looks cool and classy.

You can either get the characters inked from the famous role-playing video game or the symbols such as one gives here. This kind of tattoos looks mysterious to those who are indifferent towards the wonderful world of video games. In this way, you can raise people’s curiosity towards you. You will always get something to talk about. Isn’t that amazing?

Chrono Trigger Tattoo

Armour Tattoo

Bold, Strong and Protective. These are the three words which best express an ‘Armor’. All our favourite warriors used to wear it while showcasing their best skills in the field of battle. Most of us have fascinated in childhood about having one such suit. Well, why to spend money on the expensive Armor suits when you can get one inked on your arms permanently!

The Armor has got the history which is not needed to mention here, we all know that. Those who love being Bold and Brave would love the Armor tattoo. This tattoo showcases your strong personality and dignified character.

Armour Tattoo

Godzilla Tattoo

Godzilla is one of those mighty creatures by looking at which one can not resist from falling for the artistic abilities of God. If you are a fan of the Reptile creatures, you just can not manage to neglect the ferocious Godzilla.

This beast is enough to express your love for strength and power. Also, your affection for the retro action can also be showcased by this tattoo. The 80’s era was full of such movies. This cold-blooded monster has gained numerous fans all across the world.

So there is point of delay. Book your appointment to get the most famous lizard inked on your sleeves today itself.

Godzilla Tattoo

Odin Tattoo

Express your love for the warrior who has strength, courage and wisdom. Odin, who existed in the Norse mythology is worshipped as God and an honourable leader even today. This figure symbolises Prosperity as well. Thanks to Marvel comics, of course, this character is not new to any of us.

If you want to showcase your fierce personality then there can be no better alternative than the Odin tattoo. The tattoo looks best on the sleeve as Odin has got a really strong personality. This great warrior of history looks good with both black and white or colored ink.

Odin Tattoo

Meliodas Tattoo

This tattoo in which the dragon is eating its tail represents the infinite loop of the universe. It also symbolises the Longevity of life. This symbol is not new for those who love anime. It appeared for the first time in 2012 in Seven Deadly Sins which was later made as anime series. The main character in the series Meliodas has this symbol on his arm. It is an ancient symbol of Ouroboros. As he is one of the strongest characters in the series, the tattoo is the symbol of Strength and Power.

Meliodas Tattoo

Lion King Tattoo

Last Year, the Lion King made all of us go crazy again. We all have grown up loving this magical character by Disney. Watching Simba still gives those nostalgic vibes, no matter what your age is.

Simba is both Cute and Ferocious thus it is best to showcase the duality of personality we all carry. Not only Simba, but you can go for other characters such as Rafiki, Pumbaa and Nala as well.

Lion King Tattoo

Final Words

So these were our top tattoo selection for sleeves. If you are planning a sleeve tattoo. You can always mix different tattoos that are totally up to you. Let us know in the comment which tattoo you have liked the most.

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