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Pen Tattoo Photo #3713

Black and grey pen tattoo with elegant linework on the spine
Pen tattoo — Photo 23 of 50

Common motifs include quills, ink drops, and flowing script lines. This guide covers style, placement, and practical design choices for ink drops.

Using only black ink at different dilutions, this style achieves a photographic quality with rich shadows and soft highlights. Black and grey work is versatile enough for portraits, nature scenes, and symbolic imagery.

A spine tattoo draws attention to the body's natural symmetry, creating a bold centerline that works well with flowing or geometric designs. The placement is dramatic and easily hidden under clothing.