A long time ago I dated a girl who's father was a tattoo artist. I apprenticed under him for about a year, long after his daughter and I had broken up. I still have the guns, just never use them.
I myself have 8. Mostly tribal designs on the upper arms, shoulders and back. I think my favorite is a 10 inch tribal spider on the small of my back.
Word of caution. Ink is not for everyone. Think long and hard about getting your first one... and guys NEVER EVER get a girls name tattood ANYWHERE on your body. Case in point, I did this guys arm with giant 6 inch initials of a girl he was going to ask to marry... he was so proud of himself he rushed right over to his fiancee's house, to find her with another man. He then rushes back to me and says "Is it too late to have it removed"
Nice nice.
And yeah I totally agree with you, never get a girls/guys name. There are so many things that could go wrong. "Is it too late to have it removed" ahah, thats just too funny and shitty all at the same time. He should of at least asked her to marry him first.
I can't wait to get some more cash to finish up those stars.