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Rib Tattoo Ideas
Rib tattoos are discreet and elegant, but they are commonly one of the more painful placements. Vertical designs and clean negative space usually work best.
Pain
High
Visibility
Easy to hide
Typical size
3 to 10 inches
Avoid
Huge first tattoos unless you are comfortable with a more painful session.
Best designs for rib tattoos
Vertical scriptFine line floralsElegant symbolsMinimal designs
Prompt starter
rib tattoo design, vertical fine line composition, elegant black ink, clean negative space, tattoo reference
Rib tattoo FAQ
Are rib tattoos painful?+
Yes, ribs are commonly described as high pain because the skin is close to bone and moves with breathing.
What designs work on ribs?+
Vertical script, fine line botanicals, snakes, moon phases and slim symbolic designs are common rib tattoo choices.
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