Usually, when we talk about small, simple or minimalist tattoos, we refer (sometimes unintentionally) to tattoos associated with women. And it is that, in addition to small tattoos for women, there are also many types of tattoos that are perfect for men, despite not being large pieces that denote character or strength.
Sometimes simple and straightforward is just perfect. U.S we have collected some types of small tattoos for men and, in addition, we will talk about their advantages, since they have a few. Keep reading!
The advantages of small tattoos
In this compilation you can find tattoos of all kinds and in very different areas of the body. One of the most positive aspects of small tattoos is that they are very easy to hide and disguise. That is why many people decide to get this type of tattoos so that, if necessary, they can hide them in the future, at work for example.
Another positive aspect of small tattoos for men is that with them you can convey a greater sensuality and romantic personality. Since, as I say, they are the opposite of full arm tattoos or large pieces that cover a large part of our body. For these cases, it is best to opt for a tattoo with a clean line and in black and white.
Ideas for small tattoos for men
As for the designs that we can find, let's say there is a wide variety. And we can go from the typical, small and cute little star, to a more elaborate phrase or tattoo. In this regard, the limit is your own imagination. We show you some examples so you can get ideas.
Discreet phrases
In the first place, you can tattoo, as we mentioned before, a phrase. The one you want, can be motivating, a fragment of a book that has marked you or a phrase that has a special meaning for you.
Double tattoos
You also have the twin tattoos, which put on one side would be a bit unbalanced and two are made. You can choose, as in the image, to do them on each side of the groin, on the shoulders, on the pectorals ... And as reasons here and what comes to mind, plants, flowers, animals ... Some of them will be better in a larger design to be able to make them more detailed.
Small tattoos on the arm
A good place to get a small tattoo is on the inside of your arm. In this case, there is a tattoo of a cardiogram with a dog in the middle, which would indicate what moves your heart. If you like the idea of the cardiogram, you can customize it whatever you like the most, such as a camera if you like photography, a soccer ball if you like soccer, a musical instrument if you like music ...
Tribal border
You can always also choose to make a tribal on your armIn this case we have a tattoo that goes around the arm with various symbols. Depending on what you like, you have Celtic, Maori, North American, Borneo tribes ...
Small tattoos on fingers
Another good example is The one with the tattoos on the fingers, a four letter word and you tattoo one on each finger, love (love would also work), hate, pain, luck, cat ... The most frequent font styles in this type of tattoos are the traditional ones, since they are thick and last longer in this place.
Small tattoos on the face
If you fancy something much more daring, do not hesitate to opt for small tattoos for men on the face. As you can see in the image, there are a lot of options: a lock, a crosshair, a small skull ... and places: the temple, the neck, the ear ...
Nape tattoo
The nape is also another good place to get a small tattoo. In this case we have an empty set sign (or so we think). It is one of the few areas on the back where a small tattoo looks good, as it is naturally framed by the shoulders and neck.
Super small tattoo on the clavicle
A good site is also just below the clavicle, you can propose a phrase or something that is horizontal, such as a cardiogram, as we have commented before. Opt for a line that is very thin so that it is elegant and does not stand out.
Peace symbol in groin
The groin is an ideal place to tattoo a double piece (like the one we have seen before) or alone, like this one. You can choose a very small design or one that is larger. In any case, round shapes look great in this area of the body, as well as black and white designs.
Phrase tattoo on nape
There are several interesting options for the neck if you want to be inspired by small tattoos for men. For example, in this case it is a motivational phrase, and the grace is that instead of being horizontal (in which case it would break the balance of the composition) it has a rather square shape to fit the nape of the neck.
Portrait on the forearm
The forearm is another good place to get a small tattoo., in this case we have what looks like a sketch of a portrait. These types of tattoos look especially good here because of the elongated shape of the arm.
And forest on the forearm
Although another option, if you like arms, is to opt for a vertical design. That is why a forest is an ideal and very beautiful design, although, unless you opt for a single tree, it is better if you decide on a design with a little more size, so that with the passage of time it looks just as clear. .
Tattooed wrist
The wrist is a perfect place to make a small tattoo, in this case if you are fans of the mountains you can get one similar to the one in the photo. In any case, they are the best place to put those smaller and simpler designs.
Anchor tattoo
A new example of a tattoo on the neck, here we see one with a sailor motif such as an anchor. It is one of the quintessential designs of traditional tattoos, although it supports a lot of different styles. For small tattoos for men, it is recommended that it be as simple as possible and, if possible, with a single color.
Kanjis and various characters
Finally, kanjis or Chinese characters are another good option to inspire you in your next tattoo. They are ideal to wear discreetly due to their painterly nature and square shape, in addition, they fit very well in many places, for example, on the wrist, chest, arm, ankle ...
We hope these ideas with tons of small tattoos for men have inspired you for your next design. Tell us, do you have any tattoos like these? Do you think we have left a design that is worth collecting? Tell us everything you want in a comment!
