Where was this tattoo done?

This tattoo was done at Trade Mark Tattoo, Shop B05 Granada Square, 16 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, Durban, 4319, South Africa.

How painful is a thigh tattoo?

Thigh: Barely there on our 5-step pain scale — thick muscle and fat cushion most of it. Pain is personal, and long sessions, stress and bleeding make it feel worse.

How long does it take to heal, and will people see it?

The surface usually looks healed in 2–4 weeks; the skin keeps settling for a few months. On the thigh healing is easy, and it is easy to cover.

How will a tattoo like this age?

Bold outlines and solid black are the styles that age best — the design stays readable even as lines soften slightly over decades. Sunscreen keeps the colour from fading.

Can I get this exact design?

Use it as a reference. Most artists adapt a design to your body and their own style rather than copy another person’s tattoo line for line — and if you want this artist’s look, the best option is to book this artist.

How do I book something like this?

Message the studio with this photo, your placement and size, colour or black & grey, budget and dates. The “What to include in your first message” box below has a ready-to-copy template.

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Neo-traditional tattoo of honey badger on the thigh

Tattoo by:

NicPublished on:

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Honey Badger with Banner Thigh

A neo-traditional tattoo of honey badger, plus smaller details: banner with lettering, leaves, placed on the thigh. Done in full colour. By Nic at Trade Mark Tattoo.

Composition:🧩 Mainly Honey badgerⓘSubject:✍️ Text & Script💬 Quote 🌿 Nature & Plants🍃 Leaves & Branches

Style:🌹 Neo-Traditional

Size:✋ Medium (10-20cm)Placement:🦵 ThighColor:🌈 Color⬛ SquareDefined byⓘ subject 40% · colour 35% · style 15% · text 10%Painⓘ ⚡ Barely there (1/5) · healing: easy🔬 TatSeek scan v3ⓘ📍 Durban, South Africa

Estimated time: 2.5–4 hours, 1 sessionⓘ

Tattoo by Nic

Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?: A neo-traditional tattoo of honey badger, plus smaller details: banner with lettering, leaves, placed on the thigh. Done in full colour. By Nic at Trade Mark Tattoo.
Where was this tattoo done?: This tattoo was done at Trade Mark Tattoo, Shop B05 Granada Square, 16 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, Durban, 4319, South Africa. View on Google Maps →
How painful is a thigh tattoo?: Thigh: Barely there on our 5-step pain scale — thick muscle and fat cushion most of it. Pain is personal, and long sessions, stress and bleeding make it feel worse. Pain map →
How long does it take to heal, and will people see it?: The surface usually looks healed in 2–4 weeks; the skin keeps settling for a few months. On the thigh healing is easy, and it is easy to cover. When can I swim, work out, tan? →
How will a tattoo like this age?: Bold outlines and solid black are the styles that age best — the design stays readable even as lines soften slightly over decades. Sunscreen keeps the colour from fading. How tattoos age →
Can I get this exact design?: Use it as a reference. Most artists adapt a design to your body and their own style rather than copy another person’s tattoo line for line — and if you want this artist’s look, the best option is to book this artist. Copying, references and AI designs →
How do I book something like this?: Message the studio with this photo, your placement and size, colour or black & grey, budget and dates. The “What to include in your first message” box below has a ready-to-copy template. How to message a tattoo artist →

What to include in your first message

What the artist needs from you

Your idea in one line + 2–3 references (this photo is already in the template below) more →
Placement and rough size in centimetres more →
Colour or black & grey more →
Your budget range more →
Dates you’re free; OK with more than one session? more →
Cover-up? Add a clear photo of the old tattoo more →

What to ask them

Deposit — how much, does it come off the price, what if I reschedule? more →
When will I see the design, and can I ask for changes? more →
How long is the wait for an appointment? more →
Is a touch-up included? more →

Known for Trade Mark Tattoo: Deposit: R600 cash; R1500 for bigger projects · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +27 31 303 8713 to confirm.

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