Old school tattoos can also be called 'traditional' tattoos - these are the tattoo images immediately recognizable as such and that we expect to see adorning the arm of an aging marine or cyclist, for example.
Old school tattoos
In the early years of the tattoo art, tattoos were frowned upon by society. Fortunately, this changed, tattooing became much more widespread among all walks of life. Old school tattoos never completely disappeared from view, but a few decades ago, they did sort of fade into the background. Other types of tattoos - including tribal and Celtic tattoos - were the ones we saw many.
The last couple of years old school tattoos are gaining popularity again, to a point where we can call them trendy. The old school tattoo designs are defined by a younger audience. Grim Reaper tattoo tattoos and old English letters are no longer the exclusive property of a particular element of the subculture, as they are used.
There is a difference, though - the old school tattoos might be the same, but the feeling around them is different. Today, these older tattoo designs worn with a sense of irony. Old school tattoos are appreciated for their timeless appeal. But the tattoo images themselves are worn in a slightly campy way, and appreciated for their vintage look.
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