Tolkien Tattoo - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

samwise7 · 01-17-2008, 10:38 AM

I just got myself a Tolkien tattoo!

I was thinking about it for several years, and finally just got it done.

I got Tolkien's Sigil.

For those with a keen eye, you can see some LOTR action figures in the top left of the picture, hehe.

The Might · 01-17-2008, 10:47 AM

Looks nice!
You know, when I first read the title I was worried you had gotten the face of the Professor, that might have looked a bit odd.
And nice figures, good old cave troll

Gwathagor · 01-17-2008, 03:47 PM

Hope it doesn't start to sag or stretch when you get old. That would be ironic and gross.

Elmo · 01-17-2008, 06:37 PM

Didn't the entire film fellowship get one done or something? And no offence tattoos are a big no for me. I always think I'd regret having it done...

samwise7 · 01-17-2008, 10:11 PM

I've been a big Tolkien geek since I can remember, even as a little kid I loved it (animated movies).

I don't regret it at all. In fact, I'm already thinking about another one, but not sure what else to get.

I thought about getting the Gondor symbol of the White tree and 7 stars, if I can find a good version of it somewhere. At least I think it was 7 stars, it's been awhile since I looked at it.

But that will be awhile before I get it, as they aren't exactly cheap.

piosenniel · 01-17-2008, 11:13 PM

Nice ink!

I have 2 Tolkien tattoos myself.

The Might · 01-18-2008, 05:37 AM

Yes, the entire Fellowship got a tattoo of the number 9 in Sindarin I think.

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-18-2008, 07:07 AM

Except for John Rhys-Davies, if I recall correctly - I think his stunt double doubled for him at the tattoo parlour as well!

samwise7 · 01-18-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

I have 2 Tolkien tattoos myself.

Do you mind if I ask what the tattoos were of?

piosenniel · 01-18-2008, 11:48 PM

On my left lower leg, I have one of the earlier emblems Tolkien drew for Idril. It's about 2" in diameter and reminds me of a really lovely compass rose.

On my right lower leg, I have a copy of a sprig of holly Tolkien drew in the Father Christmas book along with "Pio" in Quenya mode tengwar. Holly and name together are about the same size as the Idril emblem.

Valier · 01-19-2008, 12:08 AM

I have actually been considering getting a Tolkien related tattoo...I have several and thought a LOTR one would be a great addition..I'm not sure what I would get exactly... Something elvish perhaps?... Or maybe the one ring..... too many possibilities. any ideas?

samwise7 · 01-19-2008, 10:52 AM

I bought a book called J.R.R. Tolkien Artist & Illustrator and it had some interesting designs in it, but many of them were not really LOTR related.

I thought the Mines of Moria door would be interesting (but big).

Sauron's Eye

One Ring with elvish would be great if you could find a good image somewhere that the Tattoo artist could stencil.

I like the Elvish script idea, but you might have to find someone fluent in Elvish to help you write what you want to write.

Favorite passages from the books or movies might work.

The White Tree

Pick one of many of the LOTR paintings and see if some talented artist could do it for you.

Lots of possibilities, but make sure whatever you get before you get it done.

samwise7 · 01-19-2008, 11:11 AM

I thought this was a pretty cool looking image of the White Tree

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...icial%26sa%3DN

Having the Elvish Inscription of the One Ring around your arm sounds kind of cool.

Oddwen · 01-19-2008, 12:16 PM

I've always thought the Ring inscription as an armband would be cool*. Or 'round the navel.

Mithalwen · 01-22-2008, 03:06 PM

I'd have "Property of Mithalwen" tatooed on to Faramir

Lalwendë · 01-26-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

I'd have "Property of Mithalwen" tatooed on to Faramir

Meh.

If you google you soon come up with some great (and some not so great!) designs that people have had done. I remember seeing a guy who'd had the whole ring verse done all across his back, it was a huge tattoo, and very impressive, but I can't find the pics now

I like the bolder designs best, symbols etc. Though having a Tengwar tattoo is very common these days apparently - and it's always good to run the script past someone you trust before getting the ink done, just in case some trickster has written "bum" in Tengwar for you or something

samwise7 · 01-26-2008, 11:34 PM

It would be funny to get something tattooed in Elvish, and have it say something completely random.

"Eat at Joe's!"

hehe.

Feanor_genious · 10-28-2012, 04:25 PM

I got the Stars of Feanor tattooed on my left calf, last week, it is really good. Always get loads of compliments about the design see attached.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jedimentat/5013219874/

If your a truly devoted Tolkien fan and you want a Tolkien tatt, get it done but make sure its a good tattoo artist,

01-17-2008, 10:38 AM	#1
samwise7 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Youngwood, Pa USA Posts: 21	Tolkien Tattoo I just got myself a Tolkien tattoo! I was thinking about it for several years, and finally just got it done. I got Tolkien's Sigil. For those with a keen eye, you can see some LOTR action figures in the top left of the picture, hehe. __________________ A sane being would have given up, but Samwise burned with a magnificent madness; a growing obsession to surmount every obstacle. He knew he would try again, fail perhaps, and try once more, a thousand thousand times if need be.

01-17-2008, 10:47 AM	#2
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Looks nice! You know, when I first read the title I was worried you had gotten the face of the Professor, that might have looked a bit odd. And nice figures, good old cave troll __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-17-2008, 03:47 PM	#3
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Hope it doesn't start to sag or stretch when you get old. That would be ironic and gross. __________________ Stories and songs.

01-17-2008, 06:37 PM	#4
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	Didn't the entire film fellowship get one done or something? And no offence tattoos are a big no for me. I always think I'd regret having it done... __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

01-17-2008, 10:11 PM	#5
samwise7 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Youngwood, Pa USA Posts: 21	I've been a big Tolkien geek since I can remember, even as a little kid I loved it (animated movies). I don't regret it at all. In fact, I'm already thinking about another one, but not sure what else to get. I thought about getting the Gondor symbol of the White tree and 7 stars, if I can find a good version of it somewhere. At least I think it was 7 stars, it's been awhile since I looked at it. But that will be awhile before I get it, as they aren't exactly cheap. __________________ A sane being would have given up, but Samwise burned with a magnificent madness; a growing obsession to surmount every obstacle. He knew he would try again, fail perhaps, and try once more, a thousand thousand times if need be.

01-17-2008, 11:13 PM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Nice ink! I have 2 Tolkien tattoos myself. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

01-18-2008, 05:37 AM	#7
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Yes, the entire Fellowship got a tattoo of the number 9 in Sindarin I think. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-18-2008, 07:07 AM	#8
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Except for John Rhys-Davies, if I recall correctly - I think his stunt double doubled for him at the tattoo parlour as well! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-18-2008, 11:48 PM	#10
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	On my left lower leg, I have one of the earlier emblems Tolkien drew for Idril. It's about 2" in diameter and reminds me of a really lovely compass rose. On my right lower leg, I have a copy of a sprig of holly Tolkien drew in the Father Christmas book along with "Pio" in Quenya mode tengwar. Holly and name together are about the same size as the Idril emblem. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

01-19-2008, 12:08 AM	#11
Valier Twisted Taleswapper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere between sanity and insanity Posts: 1,706	I have actually been considering getting a Tolkien related tattoo...I have several and thought a LOTR one would be a great addition..I'm not sure what I would get exactly... Something elvish perhaps?... Or maybe the one ring..... too many possibilities. any ideas? __________________ grand return?........

01-19-2008, 10:52 AM	#12
samwise7 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Youngwood, Pa USA Posts: 21	I bought a book called J.R.R. Tolkien Artist & Illustrator and it had some interesting designs in it, but many of them were not really LOTR related. I thought the Mines of Moria door would be interesting (but big). Sauron's Eye One Ring with elvish would be great if you could find a good image somewhere that the Tattoo artist could stencil. I like the Elvish script idea, but you might have to find someone fluent in Elvish to help you write what you want to write. Favorite passages from the books or movies might work. The White Tree Pick one of many of the LOTR paintings and see if some talented artist could do it for you. Lots of possibilities, but make sure whatever you get before you get it done. __________________ A sane being would have given up, but Samwise burned with a magnificent madness; a growing obsession to surmount every obstacle. He knew he would try again, fail perhaps, and try once more, a thousand thousand times if need be.

01-19-2008, 11:11 AM	#13
samwise7 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Youngwood, Pa USA Posts: 21	I thought this was a pretty cool looking image of the White Tree http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...icial%26sa%3DN Having the Elvish Inscription of the One Ring around your arm sounds kind of cool. __________________ A sane being would have given up, but Samwise burned with a magnificent madness; a growing obsession to surmount every obstacle. He knew he would try again, fail perhaps, and try once more, a thousand thousand times if need be. Last edited by samwise7; 01-19-2008 at 11:19 AM.

01-19-2008, 12:16 PM	#14
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	I've always thought the Ring inscription as an armband would be cool. Or 'round the navel. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door Last edited by Oddwen; 01-19-2008 at 12:18 PM. Reason: Er, yeah, cross-posted.

01-22-2008, 03:06 PM	#15
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Ideally.... I'd have "Property of Mithalwen" tatooed on to Faramir __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-26-2008, 11:34 PM	#17
samwise7 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Youngwood, Pa USA Posts: 21	It would be funny to get something tattooed in Elvish, and have it say something completely random. "Eat at Joe's!" hehe. __________________ A sane being would have given up, but Samwise burned with a magnificent madness; a growing obsession to surmount every obstacle. He knew he would try again, fail perhaps, and try once more, a thousand thousand times if need be.

10-28-2012, 04:25 PM	#18
Feanor_genious Newly Deceased Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 2	Tolkien Tatts I got the Stars of Feanor tattooed on my left calf, last week, it is really good. Always get loads of compliments about the design see attached. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jedimentat/5013219874/ If your a truly devoted Tolkien fan and you want a Tolkien tatt, get it done but make sure its a good tattoo artist,