Yakuza Tattoo Photo #2650

In modern tattoo culture, people also use the phrase to describe Japanese irezumi-inspired designs in general. The most useful way to approach the topic is to focus on style, composition, and motifs rather than stereotypes.

Sketch-style tattoos replicate the look of pencil or pen drawings, often including visible construction lines and loose strokes. The intentionally unfinished quality gives the design an artistic, work-in-progress feel.

The inner arm offers a soft, relatively flat surface that suits detailed and sensitive designs. It's a semi-private placement, visible only when the arm is turned or raised.