Just about everyone has seen an old school tattoo in their lives, though they might not have known they were looking at one at the time. Old school tats are at least a little bit flashy in most cases and they also have a very classic look to them that is satisfying to the eye. On this page we will go over some of the most popular old school tattoos, their meanings, and some of the ways that you can get them designed should you choose to get one.

One of the main reasons why old school tattoos continue to be so popular today is because they are relatively simple to make yet they usually pop on the skin thanks to the thick line work that is used. Go into just about any tattoo shop today and chances are you will see a book filled with these old school tattoo designs and you’ll probably end up liking at least one of them.

As far as old school tattoo meanings go, most are very common meanings that folks want to attach to their designs. In most cases they aren’t extremely deep or unique meanings, but that’s kind of the point. If you want a tattoo that looks good and represents love, you can find quite a few old school designs that use that meaning and would probably look great on your skin.

Old School Military Tattoo Meanings

Believe it or not, most old school tattoo designs could be considered military tattoos. “Sailor Jerry” Collins is the man who originally came up with the old school look that is still around today, and sailors from all over America would travel to Hawaii to have him create a design for them.

If you are looking for a military tattoo and you like that old school look, there’s a great chance that you will be able to find a design that you’ll like. You could go with one of the Sailor Jerry classics, or you could even see if any of your local artists have come up with their own spin on the style.