Tattoos For Men

Themes for tattoos for men

When we think of tattoos for men we think of something masculine, aggressive, and something that tells a story about their journey in life, their belief system and what they stand for. Traditionally tattoos for men have depicted something that consolidates their manhood, and represents their role of being the bread winner in the family. It’s the cave man imagine that comes into mind. I guess over time although this image has faded somewhat I guess there will always be a need for men to prove that they can be a provider, giver and assume most of the responsibilities of the major decisions in his and his family’s life. So your choice of tattoo should reflect that. Let’s look at a few obvious choices for tattoos for men.

Tribal tattoos for men

Tattoo Designs For Men

Tribal tattoos date back to the Bronze Age which was around 5000 years ago and were used as a means of distinguishing a particular tribe. It was used to create identification, a distinction. In many cases it was a source of pride and something that had to upheld with the utmost respect.

Each tribe stood for something and their tattoos mirrored that. So it is no wonder than those tribal tattoos for men have stood the test of time even amongst men who don’t actually belong to a tribe! Its that sense of standing for something, almost like marking your territory. And on top of that they look exceptionally good.

A lot of the times I see people getting a tribal tattoo because they like the way it looks but be warned that each tribal tattoo has an origin and a meaning so before you opt for a particular tribal tattoo make sure you understand exactly what you are getting inked!

Animal tattoos for men

Lion Tattoos for Men

Animal tattoos also make an obvious choice for tattoos for men. Particular animals are more popular than others for obvious reasons. Animals that belong to the big cat family such as lions and tigers are the epitomy of masculinity and aggression.

The eagle; otherwise known as the ruler of the skies represents a visionary with great spirit and speed. The bear; furious, courageous and a symbol of hunting prowess. The wolf; Loyalty, success, perseverance, stability & thought. The scorpion; synomous with danger, agility and protection.

Mythological tattoos for men

Tattoo Ideas for Men

Although there are countless mythological creatures that are seen in the form of tattoos, the two most popular choices, when it comes to tattoos for men, is by far the phoenix and the dragon. The dragon, with its curvy textured body and a breath full of fire make for a stunning visual. The dragon represents power, strength and magic. It is capable of destroying as well as performing miracles. It’s the only creature known to contain fire within it and breathe it out at will.

And the phoenix, with its sharp eagle head and a fan full of feathers create a powerful image. The phoenix symbolizes resurrection, as it is commonly seen rising from the ashes. It is easy to see why this mythological creature would be a common subject for tattoos for men. This idea of being able to rise above any given situations and circumstance and emerge victorious I guess is any mans motto.