Tattoo Glossary, T
Traditional (American)
The original Western tattoo style, bold black outlines, limited colour palette (red, green, yellow, black), and classic iconography: eagles, anchors, roses, swallows, pin-ups, daggers.
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Flash
Pre-drawn, ready-to-tattoo designs traditionally displayed on studio walls. Available to any client who wants them, usually at a fixed price. A long tradition in American tattooing.
Neo-Traditional
A tattoo style that expands on American Traditional foundations, adding richer colour palettes, more detailed shading, and contemporary subject matter while retaining bold linework.