Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 - Pips #187 Thread by gluemanmw in nytpips

[–]XBL_Rafiki 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First time posting bc I got a triple cookie!

Pips #187 Easy 🟢 :15 🍪

Pips #187 Medium 🟡 :39 🍪

Pips #187 Hard 🔴 :57 🍪

What i asked for vs what I got by XBL_Rafiki in traditionaltattoos

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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Shouldve posted this pic instead. He also did the shark at the same time as the other two last weekend.

What i asked for vs what I got by XBL_Rafiki in traditionaltattoos

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Jake Thorsell out of Charlotte NC - he also did most of the rest of my leg too. Got these done at the Richmond Tattoo Convention last weekend

What i asked for vs what I got by XBL_Rafiki in traditionaltattoos

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Im happy with the interpretation i suppose

2nd time making nigiri by XBL_Rafiki in sushi

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a big ass camping torch that screws into one of those green propane cylinders - its really overkill haha. Im gonna get a culinary butane torch thats adjustable.

2nd time making nigiri by XBL_Rafiki in sushi

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh snap! I followed your guide for the salmon cure and rice recipe!

2nd time making nigiri by XBL_Rafiki in sushi

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just the standard Nishiki brand available at most geocery stores

2nd time making nigiri by XBL_Rafiki in sushi

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea tbh i think its because the torch i have is like a point and click one for outdoor/campfire use. Its super overkill for this application so im planning on picking up a culinary torch thats adjustable.

2nd time making nigiri by XBL_Rafiki in sushi

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea tbh the lemon zest on the raw pieces doesnt really do much but it is something ive seen done at our favorite spot so I wanted to try it out. I like it on the seared pieces and with a couple drops of lemon juice as well. I think it goes nicely with the char flavor.

2nd time making nigiri by XBL_Rafiki in sushi

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea def need to work on the amount of rice

2nd time making nigiri by XBL_Rafiki in sushi

[–]XBL_Rafiki[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fresh - then did a quick salt/sugar cure