Recent statistics suggest that over 35% of men ... tattoo? That's right: while most Western tattoos are done using electric tattoo machines, some cultures favor the non-electric "stick and poke ...

For Bryan, stick and poke was a stepping stone to getting a tattoo machine, so he could take on more complicated designs and finish ... a senior editor at Men's Health, is a certified trainer ...

Given their DIY-like nature, the thought of getting a stick-and-poke tattoo might sound a little off-putting for some, but there are actually plenty of pros out there who specialize in providing ...

1. Stick-and-poke tattoos may have a more organic, hand-drawn look The slow and steady approach of stick-and-poke “encourages more simplicity and delicacy in the design,” Perr explains ...

Since social media has undoubtedly changed the landscape of non-electric tattooing, we spoke to three of Instagram’s popular tattoo ... designs of hieroglyphics and animals, although stick-and ...

I got my first stick and poke tattoo from a friend on a warm and balmy ... still scrolling through Pinterest and Tumblr for design ideas. I quickly decided on a banner design for my arm, with ...

Some artists at Nice Try Tattoo have left the machine behind and rely on a singular needle to etch their designs. It’s a method often called “stick and poke” or “hand poke.” ...