Polynesian or Japanese?

Polynesian or Japanese?

  • Polynesian

    Votes: 2 16.7%

  • Japanese

    Votes: 2 16.7%

  • Neither

    Votes: 8 66.7%
  • Total voters
    12
NoLoveLost

NoLoveLost

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So which do you like better? Polynesian or Japanese?

I'm in a quandary....I'm looking to get a full back tattoo, with arm bands but am having a difficult time deciding which style would work better. Love the simplicity of the Polynesian and the symbolic meanings behind the designs. I also love the color and beautiful flow of the Japanese tats and they too have symbolic meaning.

For the Japanese one I was thinking something along these lines:



I haven't found anything remotely like what I envision for the Polynesian one. I have drawn out my designs, but can't scan them....

So which style do you like better and why....opinions please....
 
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Can you post examples of each?
 
gotfit said:
So which do you like better? Polynesian or Japanese? ....
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You know I have nothing but excellent & total respect for you....so please don't be upset with me when I BEG you not to get any tattoo's at all.

Nothing says Double-wide like a tattoo.....

My answer, since you're asking...is neither.
 
BikeSwimLaugh said:
You know I have nothing but excellent & total respect for you....so please don't be upset with me when I BEG you not to get any tattoo's at all.

Nothing says Double-wide like a tattoo.....

My answer, since you're asking...is neither.
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LMAO!!!! I knew there would be a few people who do not particularly like the whole tattoo "stigma" hence, the "neither" option. I can respect that, (I particularly like the "double wide" comment....LOL) but since more people use the term "exotic" to describe what I look like to them, I would probably look more like I need a bone thru my nose, than trailer trash.....lol :eek:

In either case, I am already doomed, as I have a tattoo (around my ankle:rolleyes:), and have been planing on getting this one for many years. I don't tend to "expose" my body (except to my husband) so it's not something that will likely be seen by anyone but him, and me.

I am fascinated by both the art of Irezumi and the symbolic nature of the Polynesian art and their cultural meanings.....

Thansk for your opinion though...:)
 
Greatest tattoos on planet earth:









Lulz. But seriously, I think they both have their pros and cons. Whatever you get, you're going to be stuck with for the rest of your life, so I don't think our opinions on them matter.

However, Genki Sudo's eagle tat is inspired by the Nazca Lines in Peru, which seems original and looks awesome.





Update: My files are named "s-h-i-t-t-ytats" and they have been censored. They're funny, too :/
 
gotfit said:
LMAO I particularly like the "double wide" comment....LOL
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Yeah, I dunno where this sh!t comes from, just pops into my head. I do the obnoxious-jovial thing so you can laugh at it.....t'sall good. :D

Actually, some ankle tat's are rather cute and for woman I can tolerate some nice accents....but when you've got more tat then skin, it's just (IMO) wrong. But ya know what...it's just an opinion and you know the old saying about that. ;)

If you must.....go Asian. The Poly looks a bit like you travelled back in time, fell asleep and some cave-men went nuts on your back. Ya know, maybe you should try a "Henna" to see if this is really your thing.

I don't mean to sound like a prick (it just happens)...but there's a few older gals in the gym with serious tat's and when you're a bit out-of-shape and in your 50's with an aging body....nothing looks more ridiculous!!!! Ya gotta live for the day but always keep in mind tomorrow........

Ya know...I respect that fact that you're willing to put this up for discussion/opinions. Shine on your crazy diamond. :D
 
LeiYunFat said:
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Genki actually designed that himself and (apparantly) when he does a lat pulldown, it looks like it's flapping its wings.
 
I dont know the difference between the styles really, but if you want a tat, get one! Just choose wisely.

Iv still to get my first one, i keep spending up tho! But i no exactly what i want! cant wait ;)
 
Polynesian, I love polynesian tats.

and now you've seen a non-polynesian w/ a polynesian tat because I have one Streamline.

It's hard to find people in the continental US who do them well. I got mine on Kauai
 
LeiYunFat said:
Lulz. But seriously, I think they both have their pros and cons. Whatever you get, you're going to be stuck with for the rest of your life, so I don't think our opinions on them matter.

However, Genki Sudo's eagle tat is inspired by the Nazca Lines in Peru, which seems original and looks awesome.
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well I was just wondering what others liked. I will come up with my own determination in the end. I was half expecting to hear what others have, I can't believe that with everyone on here who is so aware of their body image there aren't more people with tats and opinions.....
 
BikeSwimLaugh said:
Actually, some ankle tat's are rather cute and for woman I can tolerate some nice accents....but when you've got more tat then skin, it's just (IMO) wrong. But ya know what...it's just an opinion and you know the old saying about that. ;)

If you must.....go Asian. The Poly looks a bit like you travelled back in time, fell asleep and some cave-men went nuts on your back. Ya know, maybe you should try a "Henna" to see if this is really your thing.

I don't mean to sound like a prick (it just happens)...but there's a few older gals in the gym with serious tat's and when you're a bit out-of-shape and in your 50's with an aging body....nothing looks more ridiculous!!!! Ya gotta live for the day but always keep in mind tomorrow........

Ya know...I respect that fact that you're willing to put this up for discussion/opinions. Shine on your crazy diamond. :D
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well It sounds like I have all of 10 years to enjoy my tat :D I'm not worried about my old age and having tats, I will be ok with them, and as I said, they won't be all that visible.

Asian tats, seem to be more popular, but that doesn't make it more appealing to me, the Polynesian tats have such a great simplicity to them while creating a beautiful design.....
 
BigTomW said:
I dont know the difference between the styles really, but if you want a tat, get one! Just choose wisely.

Iv still to get my first one, i keep spending up tho! But i no exactly what i want! cant wait ;)
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The first is the best :) it is soooo hard to finally decide what to get...Good luck!
 
theGOOCH said:
Polynesian, I love polynesian tats.

and now you've seen a non-polynesian w/ a polynesian tat because I have one Streamline.

It's hard to find people in the continental US who do them well. I got mine on Kauai
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yeah, that has been my problem, finding someone who knows how to do them well.....*really* hard. We almost planned a trip to Moorea so I could get it done! If I go with a Polynesian one, I will have to travel.....
 
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LOL, I love the "primitive" look Polynesian and Aztec tats have.

I went to Human Rites Tattoo shop in Kalaheo, Hawaii (Island of Kauai)

It would be cool to go some place really exotic and get one too. I might do that one day
 
Not sure about Poly or Asian but I am gonna get a tribal from my left shoulder to my elbow. Like Dusk til Dawn.
 
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