Mitali Joshi
Most men tend to get large tattoos inked on their bodies. But if you’re someone who is not a big fan of big tattoos then here are some alternatives for you. Small tattoos not only are less painful but also look good on men. Any man out there can rocks a small tattoo easily. It has the same impact as that of a large and humongous tattoo. Also, it saves a lot of space and looks cool. Additionally, if your profession or workspace doesn’t allow you tattoos, then you can opt for these small tattoos which won’t harm your career as well as others perception about you. Select tattoo design as per your choices and feelings as well as what you want to describe and portray to others.
Here are 25 such small tattoos for men who look amazingly good.
1. Chest Tattoo
It’s not like you need to cover up your entire chest with tattoos to highlight the macho in you. If you like to go shirtless and are comfortable in showing your body, you can get a small tattoo inked on your chest too. It looks pretty cool and attractive. It can be any design of your choice or can even be a simple quote.
2. Wrist Tattoo
If you’re a first-timer then there is nothing better than getting a tattoo inked on your wrist. It will look really great when you wear a half-sleeved shirt or roll those sleeves up. As the wrist is that part of your body that one can often see, you can ink any small design or symbol on it. It would definitely stand out.
3. Arm Tattoo
You need to choose a spot depending upon the size of your tattoo. But you can even get a small design tattooed on your arm. It won’t look odd at all. In fact, it makes people inquisitive and they tend to look at your tattoo more closely. Choose your design wisely, you can write a quote or poem on your arm and show it off when you’re shirtless or when you don a t-shirt.
4. Forearm Tattoo
Your forearm is one of the most decent places to get a small to medium-sized tattoo inked. Depending upon the space you can choose a design. It can be a geometric design or a simple scenery. You can experiment here a lot and as this area is the best as its most visible to people.
5. Back Tattoo
You can have a variety of tattoos on your back. It can be a mandala design tattooed on your back or else it can be a design from the top to the bottom of your spine.
6. Shoulder Tattoo
Don’t think that only women can rock a shoulder tattoo. It looks way too cooler on men. It can be any random design or a script, a quote, or any geometric figure, it gives a dapper look to your personality. As it won’t be completely visible through your attire and one could only see a part of it, it will make them more curious about it.
7. Neck Tattoo
The neck area is pretty small and you need to very selective when it comes to getting tattooed on the neck. It can be a small symbol like a semicolon or even a symbol of yin and yang. You can even write something, like a quote or your name. Also, you can break the language barrier and get something inked in another language. Most people look for Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean language while getting something inked, it looks eye-catching.
8. Face Tattoo
This is where you need to be confident about your decision. Getting inked on your face needs guts but if you’re okay with experimenting then go ahead but look for a design that is small and which wouldn’t look odd. You can get your name or your feelings tattooed on your face. Even you can go for inking any symbol on your face which describes your, for instance, a rainbow.
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9. Rib Tattoo
You’ll get a really good and long space over here. You even can get an entire poem or quote tattooed over here. You can experiment with scripts and languages and write whatever you want over here. You can even go for designs like the sun and the moon or a dream catcher. Be yourself while you get a design tattooed over here as it’s mostly covered under your clothes.
10. Leg Tattoos
You have a large amount of space on your legs to get multiple small tattoos inked on them. The most amazing place is the calf where you can experiment by inking simple words or symbols like an arrow or a flower. It will surely look pretty cool when you’ll wear shorts or are going on a trek. Also, you can get a tattoo inked on your ankle. In the era of cropped pants, a small tattoo on the ankle looks attractive.
11. Foot Tattoo
The trend of getting inked on the foot area is increasing day by day. In real life, it looks pretty dazzling. However, the size or space which you get over here is limited so choose your design according to it. You have multiple options to be tattooed on your feet like a compass or a world map or a small flower or something. You can hide your tattoo under your shoes whenever you want or else if you want to showcase it, you can simply wear slippers or go barefoot somewhere.
12. Cross Tattoo
One of the most popular among men is the cross tattoo, you can get it tattooed almost anywhere. On your arm, leg, or even neck. A small cross or a rosary looks quite manly and dapper. It’s the best way to express your belief and faith in god. This design will daily remind you that God is there with you.
13. Crown Tattoo
You have two options over here- you can get a mere outline of a crown or else you can get a full crown design tattooed on your body. You can experiment with designs and details in the case of this tattoo. It looks really good on the wrist or on the neck.
14. Tribal Tattoo
A small tribal tattoo band on your arm, wrist, or leg looks amazing. It highlights your muscles. You can even opt to ink multiple bands of tribal tattoo designs on your forearm. It will definitely stand up and look dazzling enough to drag attention. Don’t forget your roots, you can even add the essence and touch of ancient culture to your tattoo design.
15. Animal Tattoo
If you love and adore animals or have a pet at home, you can try out the animal tattoo as a source of adulation towards your pet. Also, you can choose any animal in this case, an animal which reflects your qualities or the one which you like and adore. You can experiment here by adding some geometric shapes or just getting the face of those animals tattooed.
16. Meaningful Tattoo
Tattoos are a way to express yourself, you can choose to write your feelings out and articulate them through your tattoo. You can even write the names of your loved ones or a small message for them. Surprise them with a tattoo, it’s one of the best gifts you can give to someone. You even can go for symbols that delineate you. You can get them inked on your hand, back, or even on your chest if you want to keep it personal.
17. Skull Tattoo
Small skull tattoos look amazingly effective and hold the capacity to leave a strong and bold expression. Big skull tattoos aren’t necessary to express yourself. You can get a small outline of a skull on your wrist. Or else a miniature version of a skull on your knuckles or fingers looks quite interesting.
18. Lettering Tattoos
You can select any random words with deep or hidden meanings and experiment with different fonts and styles. For instance, inking something in a cursive or bold font will look quite impressive. Especially when the font is quite smaller in size, it looks more catchy and funky.
19. Portrait Tattoos
You have enough space on your body for getting a portrait of someone you love ink. You can select the space on your ribs or back or even on your arm. You have multiple options over here, from selecting a person whom you adulate to someone really close to you. Express your gratitude and love towards them through your tattoo. You need to visit a skilled tattoo artist for it as a portrait tattoo needs meticulous attention as one needs to work on the details.
20. Star Tattoo
Simple, yet a classy one. Star tattoos indeed looked cool back then and look now also. You can experiment with its design the way you want. You can ink a single star on your neck, fingers, or wrist. Or even in multiple numbers. From inking only its outline to filling multiple colors in it, you have enormous options over here.
21. Angel Tattoos
An angel tattoo has deep and insightful meaning hidden behind them. You can pay a tribute to your guarding angels through this tattoo and express your belief in them. The men who have a spiritual corner in their hearts can opt for this tattoo. Angel wings on the back or on the arm look elegant.
22. Music Tattoo
If you love and adulate music and are a voracious music listener then you can level it up by actually having a tattoo showing your compassion towards it. It can be a small tattoo of an instrument like a guitar or a flute on your arms or musical notes on your neck or wrist. You can even experiment by inking the lyrics of the songs you are most attached to on your back or ribs. It looks really creative
23. Name Tattoo
If you want to really keep it simple and low-key, then what’s better than name tattoos. It can be your name also. What’s better than this to showcase your self-love, pamper yourself a bit. Also, you can ink the name of your parents, siblings, or your partner. You get enough choices and options in this case as you can experiment with fonts and sizes.
24. Money Tattoo
Don’t think that it will look odd because it won’t. What’s wrong with showcasing your gratitude and respect towards money. After all, it’s one of the basic needs nowadays. It can act as a daily reminder for you to keep going and fulfill your dreams. You can ink dollars, euros, or rupees signs on your arm or neck. It looks quite eccentric.
25. Scorpion Tattoo
Many men opt for inking a huge scorpion tattoo on their back. Well, to bring it to your notice, small scorpion tattoos also look interesting and attractive to the eyes. You can simply ink its outline or ink a full-fledged designed scorpion tattoo on your back or arm. A smaller version would also look the best on the wrist or on the ankle.
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