Reviewed & updated: October 19, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA
Over the years, choosing a tattoo has become something that everyone will probably at least try to do. Most old school classic sailor tattoos include pin-up girls, bottles of booze, the ‘Aloha’ monkey, and traditional Hawaiian themes. Vintage tattoos can take on a huge array of symbolic meaning, but each pays homage to the rich history of tattooing. So in this article we will show you 101 old school tattoo designs for men that you should have a look at to help you make your decision. Whether an arm tattoo, chest tattoo or neck tattoo. We will features various styles and ideas you can go by. Feel free to change and experiment. You can never be picky about what you put on your skin.
Old School Back Tattoo
The back is the biggest canvas on the body. The old school tattoo was very popular with sailor’s in its prime and where the style came to attention. The vintage tattoo’s crossed the sees and were seen in every place they docked. Making the classic vintage style of tattoo become what it is today.
Anchor With Ship Tattoo
Anchor with Ship Traditional Back Tattoo
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Angel Traditional Back Tattoo
Angel Traditional Back Tattoo
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Vintage Back Tattoo
Vintage Back Tattoo
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Sailing Ship Back Tattoo
Sailing Ship Back Tattoo
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Eagle Back Tattoo
Eagle Back Tattoo
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Black Panther Traditional Back Tattoo
Black Panther Traditional Back Tattoo
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City SkylineBack Design
Vintage Tattoo Ideas
Vintage Tattoo Ideas
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Flying Fish Back Tattoo
Flying Fish With Ship Traditional Tattoo
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Eagle & Snake Traditional Tattoo
Eagle & Snake Tattoo
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Eagle & Dragon Back Tattoo
Eagle & Dragon Back Tattoo
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Nautical Theme Back Tattoo
Nautical Themed Back Tattoo
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Stage Back Tattoo
On Stage Back Tattoo
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Full Back Old School Tattoo
Full Back Old School Tattoo
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Full Back Horse Tattoo
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Demons Skull Tattoo
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Longhorn Back Tattoo
Longhorn Back Tattoo
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Grim Reaper Traditional Back Tattoo
Grim Reaper Back Tattoo
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Ship & Anchor Tattoo
Ship & Anchor Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
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Vintage Back Tattoo
Vintage Back Tattoo
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Panther & Cobra Vintage Tattoo
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Full Back Vintage Tattoo
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Traditional Eagle Tattoo
Traditional Eagle Back Tattoo
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Vintage Design Full Back Tattoo
Vintage Design Tattoo
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Traditional Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
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Traditional Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
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Traditional Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
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Traditional Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
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Unique Back Tattoo
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Unique Back Tattoo
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Old School Chest Tattoo
A man’s chest is a colossal canvas, and when inked it can be prominent symbol of pride. Though it may not be the easiest place to get a tattoo due to many prominent bones it makes for a great place to store any symbol.
Old School Tiger Tattoo
Tiger & Snake Chest Tattoo
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Traditional Chest Tattoo
Distinct Male Vintage Chest Tattoo
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Classic Sailor Jerry Chest Tattoo
Classic Sailor Jerry Chest Tattoo
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Flying Eagle Chest Tattoo
Flying Eagle
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Gorilla Head Chest Tattoo
Gorilla Head Tattoo
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Hammerhead Shark Classic Chest Tattoo
Hammerhead Shark Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Chest Tattoo
Sailor Jerry UK Chest Tattoo
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mens vintage chest tattoo
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Eagle & Snake Chest Tattoo
Eagle & Snake Classic Chest Tattoo
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Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo
Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo
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Vintage Chest Tattoo
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Eagle Chest Tattoo
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2 Birds Chest Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Chest Tattoo
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Old School Butterfly Chest Tattoo
Sailor Jerry Butterfly Chest Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Old School Chest Tattoo Ideas
Sailor Jerry Chest Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Chest Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Full Chest Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Full Chest Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Full Chest Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Full Chest Tattoo
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Traditional Full Body Tattoo
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Old School Arm Tattoo
The arm tattoo or the arm full and half sleeve have become the preferred placement for people getting tattoos in recent years. The trend hasn’t stopped an an arm tattoo or sleeve could be the addition you need.
Traditional Eagle Arm Tattoo
Traditional Eagle Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Lion Tattoo
Vintage Lion Tattoo
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Old School Arm Tattoo Ideas
Vintage Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Arm Tattoo
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Unique Vintage Skull Tattoo
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Grim Reaper Tattoo
Vintage Grim Reaper
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Old School Gun Tattoo
vintage gun tattoo
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Girl & Surf Board Tattoo
Girl with Surfboard Tattoo
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Vintage Arm Tattoo Designs
Vintage Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Male Sleeve Tattoo
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Vintage Male Sleeve Tattoo
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Hoola Girl tattoo
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Pin Up Girl Arm Tattoo
Pin Up Girl Tattoo
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Old School Arm Tattoo
Old School Arm Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Arm Tattoo Ideas
Old School Arm Tattoo
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Old School Arm Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Eagle Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Bird Tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Anchor Tattoo
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Old School Sleeve Tattoo
Mens Old School Sleeve Tattoo
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Snakehead & Dagger Old School Tattoo
Snakehead & Dagger Old School Tattoo
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Anchor Sailor Jerry Tattoo
Anchor Sailor Jerry Tattoo
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Knife Sailor Jerry Arm Tattoo
Knife Sailor Jerry Arm Tattoo
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Skull Candle Tattoo
Skull Candle Traditional Tattoo
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Tombstone Tattoo
Tombstone tattoo
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Sailor Jerry Arm Tattoo
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Unique Sailor Jerry Arm Tattoo Ideas
Sailor Jerry Arm Tattoo
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Mens Flower Arm Designs
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Vintage Tattoo On Arm
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Vintage Tattoo On Arm
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Vintage Tattoo On Arm
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Handshake Tattoo
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Cool Tattoo Old School
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Cool Tattoo Old School
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Traditional Gun Arm Tattoo
Traditional Gun Arm Tattoo
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Skull Arm Tattoo
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Scorpion Tattoo
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Summary – Top 5 Old School Tattoo Designs
So in this article we have shown you 101 old school tattoo designs for men that you should have a look at. Whether an arm tattoo, chest tattoo or neck tattoo. Whether you are planning to book your tattoo appointment soon or just getting ideas this list of 101 tattoos will help you choose.
- City Skyline Back Design
- Skull Smoking Tattoo
- Skull Candle Arm Tattoo
- Pin Up Girl Tattoo
- Sailor Jerry Old School Chest Tattoo
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