Hooligan Tattoo Photo #9883

For some, it is a tongue-in-cheek nod to a rebellious past or a love for football culture. For others, the term signals real aggression, and a visible tattoo with that label can create assumptions that are hard to undo.

Using lines of varying thickness to define shape and depth, linework tattoos achieve expression through economy. The absence of shading keeps the focus on the quality and flow of each stroke.

The collarbone's clean horizontal line provides a natural guide for elongated designs. This placement adds a subtle accent to the upper body and works especially well with fine-line and minimalist styles.