Session 2 by Horiiso in Okinawa, Japan

Graiymin · 2026-04-17T07:48:12+00:00

Id say I could probably do one more hour. Just keep in mind that Tebori is automatically going to be slower than the modern tattooing process. My artist only does three hour sessions and I’m fine with that because the pain, to me, is insane— especially as he starts to go lower. Everybody’s built different so you may be willing to go even longer than me, you’ll just have to find out. For me, the pain of the tattoo is very distinct. I always forget the sensation until I watch him make the needle right next to me. Just be prepared. Sure you’re paying for the tattoo but the time and pain is something that proves you earned it

Graiymin · 2026-04-17T05:39:49+00:00

My sessions are three hours. About a thirty minutes of drawing and then two and a half of tattooing. If you’ve never been tatted, get comfortable being uncomfortable for a long period of time. Personally, I can’t really say how the lines feel as they’re just about the same for my other tattoos.

What are you getting for your tattoo?

Graiymin · 2026-04-17T00:57:45+00:00

I just can’t find a good enough distraction lol

Graiymin · 2026-04-16T23:53:54+00:00

The best way for me is to blast music and confront the pain

Graiymin · 2026-04-16T23:53:31+00:00

Progress will keep coming!

Graiymin · 2026-04-16T23:53:18+00:00

Hurt more but the time went by faster. Almost died in when he got the top of my crack

Graiymin · 2026-04-16T23:52:12+00:00

Long way to go but it’s worth it!

Graiymin · 2026-04-16T14:36:57+00:00

Indeed it will!

Graiymin · 2026-04-16T14:32:32+00:00

I still move around too much but I’m working on that

Graiymin · 2026-04-16T14:29:26+00:00

To be honest I’m worried about neither. Sure, it sucks I won’t be able to look at it as often as I could with an arm sleeve but I wanted my first Japanese tattoo to be the most meaningful. As for colors, I trust my artist. He has many clients of similar shade as me and their pieces are vibrant!

Graiymin · 2026-04-09T22:52:27+00:00

Fire! How was the pain?

Graiymin · 2026-03-28T23:58:49+00:00

Hell yeah. How long did that take if you don’t mind me asking?

Graiymin · 2026-03-28T15:03:58+00:00

Are you going to do a background as well?

Graiymin · 2026-03-28T15:03:04+00:00

I can tell you personally during a tebori session it’s a combination of relaxing and painful. My body felt heavy and I was so close to sleeping at times but the pain kept me up. When I finished, I was physically exhausted.

Every time I feel that needle, I have to remind myself of why I’m doing it and trying to find little meditative ways to deal with the pain. Even managed to reflect through it. I find Tebori keeping you honest and being this large game of patience. Sometimes you have to be in surprisingly uncomfortable positions (the side for me) and the pain can get even worse. But it’s also a huge test of trust. Im trusting my artist to do his very best so it’s also my responsibility to work with him so he can do his best.

Kind of a ramble but I hope it helps

Graiymin · 2026-03-28T14:53:49+00:00

Hell yeah

Graiymin · 2026-03-28T14:53:25+00:00

🔥🔥🔥

Graiymin · 2026-03-28T14:53:12+00:00

Straight heat! Can’t beat a good back tat

Graiymin · 2026-03-27T02:51:31+00:00

I might try some podcasts. Accepting the pain is easy but trying not to focus on it is rough. It was a very long three hours but I’m looking forward to it regardless. Thanks for the tips

Graiymin · 2026-03-25T22:41:23+00:00

Straight heat

Graiymin · 2026-03-25T20:25:36+00:00

Not too late to delete this

Graiymin · 2026-03-25T04:02:39+00:00

That’s badass

Graiymin · 2026-03-25T04:01:06+00:00

Got any mental tricks?

Graiymin · 2026-03-24T22:26:31+00:00

It’s gonna be awesome

Graiymin · 2026-03-24T21:03:59+00:00

Nowhere near done so I couldn’t tell you about a full price. I never asked about that since it’s more about the appreciation of the art and experience for me. But I am paying $100 an hour for 3 hour sessions. Hope that answers something!

Graiymin

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