American Traditional ink makes up some of the most widely requested and recognizable tattoos out there. This particular tattoo style has a long history and has been prominent for almost a century, and every tattoo style we have now has spawned from this one style. The tattoo industry as we know it today wouldn’t be what it is now without the advent of the American Traditional style. We looked into what the style is, where it came from, and some things that you need to consider when you’re getting a Traditional tattoo.

American Traditional, sometimes referred to as Old School, tattoos are a lasting tattoo style that’s been around since the 1930s. The popularity of this style has been unwavering for roughly 80 years; while other tattoo styles have been added to the mix, Traditional tattoo requests have stayed strong alongside these burgeoning artistic styles for decades.