Traditional (old school) tattoos in Barcelona
Bold lines, solid colour and classic designs that read from metres away.
How we approach traditional
Traditional, also called old school or American traditional, is the style that laid the foundations of modern tattooing: bold outlines, few colours (black, red, yellow and green) and simple shading.
Its motifs are instantly recognisable: swallows, roses, daggers, panthers, eagles, ships, skulls, hearts and cards. Designs meant to read from a distance and last for decades.
It is one of the styles that ages best. Bold lines and solid colour hold up over the years far better than fine detail, so a traditional piece keeps looking clean.
It is also the perfect style for walking in: small and medium pieces done in a single session. You can pick a flash design or ask us to draw one from your idea.
Works well for
- Flash designs
- Small and medium pieces
- Patchwork sleeves
- Forearm, arm, leg and hand
We are at Carrer de Bailèn, 120, in Dreta de l’Eixample, three minutes from Verdaguer metro. Walk-ins and appointments welcome.
Traditional questions
What is a flash design?
It is a design already drawn by the artist, ready to tattoo. It is very typical of traditional work: you pick one, the size is adjusted to your placement and it is tattooed that same day.
Can I walk in for a traditional piece?
Yes. Small and medium traditional pieces are ideal for walking in. If an artist is free, we will tattoo you on the spot.
Does the colour last?
It is one of the best styles for it: solid colour inside a bold outline stays vivid for years. Protecting it from the sun with high-factor sunscreen helps a lot.
Other styles
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Realism
Portraits, animals and scenes in black and grey or colour, from your photo.
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Fine line
Fine line by specialist artists: original designs, detail and pieces that age well.
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Neo-traditional
Bold lines and rich colour. Classic motifs with richer drawing.
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Blackwork
Solid black, geometry and engraving. High-contrast designs that age well.
Tell us your idea
Send us the idea, the placement and a rough size. We reply with a quote and dates.