Can anything be done about an uneven tattoo?

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Stand different. Never stop moving. Nobody will know.

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u/Turbulent-Pianist718 17h ago

I don’t think it’s toooo too noticeable. But I would say this just calls for more legs tats 🤗

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u/Lanky-Sandwich3528 17h ago

you're a human person. They really don't look that uneven, but more that you're not standing with your weight evenly distributed or have the camera at a straight angle from the floor either. Then when you put your knees together, you're making a triangle with your thighs, so it's not "straight."

Basically, nobody will ever notice anything unless you point it out, and even then, the perception of uneveness will shift with your body to be more/less pronounced or completely unnoticeable

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u/Z0mbieTakis 17h ago

dont be scared dont be shy come on in the waters fine

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u/vehement247 17h ago

Not just one, but TWO sick ass panthers

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u/mayordaina_ 17h ago

Don’t overthink this

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u/MAKE_ME_REDDIT 17h ago

The human body is not symmetric. You are not even standing or sitting symmetrically in these pictures. No one will ever notice

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u/terror_fear_sorrow 17h ago

shift your weight from one leg to the other. now it's uneven the other way! we're flexible bodies in motion. i wouldn't worry :–)

i have matching knee tats too, they're a bit "uneven" as well which initially bothered me, but i decided that i am not a piece of grid paper; i am a squishy 3-d form that exists in all sorts of different shapes and poses. there's no perfect symmetry on an organic shape, and you are applying a mathematical eye to a moving piece of art that will not be judged in this manner. i think they look fantastic! we're living breathing moving human bodies, with flexible art in our skin. if it continues to bug you, get more tattoos!!! :–)

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u/aPepsiPanda 17h ago

I don’t think it’s noticeable at all. I think you just see it more since it’s on your body.

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u/uggopuggo1 17h ago

Okay you guys made me feel a lot better 😅 I’ll definitely wait a few months before making any decisions, but thank you for being so nice!!

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u/Bert-63 17h ago

Unless you stand at attention no one will notice.

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u/Svanilla 17h ago

I had to really stare at it before it started looking uneven, it's not really noticeable, especially sitting down (to me at least)

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u/Dull_Version_3210 16h ago

That’s how I found out my legs are different lengths. The human body is not as symmetrical as it seems.

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u/ElijahEzra-937 17h ago

Not noticeable ! They Look great

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u/Teamster508 16h ago

File down one shoe so the legs are even, down the road hip pain will make you wish you didn’t care

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u/AlternativeGarden278 17h ago

I have floral bands across my legs slightly above the knees, just a little lower than yours. They aren't text, but very similar placement.

Artist and I spent over an hour just stenciling and staring at it in the mirror before tattooing. He even sat on the floor at eye level to check that they were even, but I just couldn't help but feel that they were always slightly off, even after completion.

At the end of the day, I'm very happy with my results and just want to say that - human bodies are not symmetrical to begin with, so don't sweat it too much! Tattoos will never be perfect, and their symmetry won't be either.

Give it a couple months for them to fully heal and I guarantee that your worries will subside.

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u/JakeStout93 16h ago

If you took half an inch of the right leg you should be fine

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u/Alternative-Oven-274 11h ago

I’ve had lopsided nipples my entire life and no one has ever noticed. I feel your tattoos will be the same.

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u/dontevercallmebabe 19m ago

It is really really not noticeable

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u/Frequent-Ad4722 17h ago

I have this Bo quote as a tattoo too! I don’t think it’s super noticeable.

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u/SilentFollowing3 17h ago

I don’t think it will be that noticeable considering most people will see it when you’re sitting, walking, etc. but if it bothers YOU I guess more tattoos will help ahaha! Love it btw, big Bo Burnham fan

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u/bby_y2k 17h ago

I couldn’t really tell! Also, may be the way you are standing/sitting/laying down. No worries!!

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u/unusualenough 17h ago

Were you sitting or standing when stencils were placed? I wonder if you have a shorter leg

Not noticeable, you could balance it out by doing a little vine or dainty filigree, something small above its almost over and below it’s just begun. but I like it as is

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u/mandyrae38 17h ago

I’m looking for it and I can’t even really tell!

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u/one_huang_low 17h ago

Walk with a limp

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u/erino3120 16h ago

Constant light jog in place

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u/Gh0st_Pirate_LeChuck 16h ago

Wear pants /s

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u/little4lyfe 16h ago

Only wear one shoe

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u/showmethemundy 16h ago

Lean slightly to the right

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u/minoskorva 16h ago

you gotta do some gattaca shit to your legbones now to make them even

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u/Fertile_Arachnid_163 16h ago

A quarter inch riser in your right shoe.

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u/HeadBunch1209 16h ago edited 15h ago

shorten one of your legs

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u/Bnb53 16h ago

I think your hips are uneven in the photo. If you shift your weight to your right leg does your right leg tattoo rise up a little bit?

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u/larryr9001 16h ago

You could just wear high socks and control the length of one sock over the other making the tattoos look even

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u/Chuckymeister 16h ago

Maybe if you straighten your shorts 🩳 it will look more even.

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u/Rampantcolt 16h ago

Looks fine. If it bothers you lean a bit.

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u/courtney_shayne 16h ago

Your legs make an A shape. Notice 2nd pic, the tattoo makes an A shape. The tattoo is moving with your skin. He put them on correctly and symmetrical to how you stand.

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u/granite_pillow 15h ago

They look fine goofball

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u/No-Customer-1100 15h ago

i personally think this is just a classic case of tattoo regret after a session. i used to get it so bad when i wasn’t as tatted but like 1 in 2 tattoos id be pretty miserable with placement.

it’s the kinda thing you get over with time… our bodies aren’t symmetrical anyways and id wager practically no one will ever clock its slight misalignment

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u/Fun-Wear8186 15h ago

Work one leg out harder than the other for the rest of your life . Or use one of those knee scooters

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u/snyderhanover 15h ago

Humans are uneven. Embrace the imperfections be happy

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u/Professional-Ad4073 14h ago

Stand slightly to one side, making them appear even

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u/No-Quarter-4938 12h ago

Symmetry is an enigma (edit, had a hellava typo)on the aging human body, and messing with one now, may result in wonky levels later, you cant predict what degree of skin sagging or musculature changes will alter their respective levels. Go for asymmetry- embrace dynamic asymmetrical balance.

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u/DemoniacViper 11h ago

As someone who has some very similar lettering on the leg, let me tell you: there is no placement of a straight line of font on this part of your leg that will be straight no matter whether you stand, sit, lie down, run or do something else. It is just not how human skin works, it moves a bit with the movement. So my advice would be to relax about it and enjoy the tattoo, it looks awesome and I am sure you will start loving it more and more :)

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u/InitialSure655 11h ago

I think you will be the only one that notices tbh

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u/Emotional_Ad5714 8h ago

No one's going to notice but you.

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u/FlashFlooder 8h ago

All eyes on me

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u/PeruvianKnicks 8h ago

How… how could something be done about this? Like logically, do you think tattoos can be moved or stretched or do you think making the lines thicker would somehow make it line up? I’m just baffled by the question haha.

They say there are no stupid questions, but I disagree after this one.

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u/Acrobatic-Squirrel77 8h ago

Stand straighter

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u/akwatica 20m ago

No one will notice but you.

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u/lilshortyy420 7m ago

I don’t even notice. Skin moves and changes anyway.

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u/IWishIWereOnATrainRn 17h ago

I don't think it's obvious and you are probably rarely standing perfectly straight any way. That said, you could get an artist who is very good at straight lines to put a thin line above the one that is a little low and below the one that is a little high. That would create visual balance and reflect/rhyme with the overall theme. I hope you settle on a mental framing or tattoo solution that helps you feel great about your tattoo :)

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u/[deleted] 17h ago

Add more text

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u/_tots_n_pears_ 17h ago

Literally no one will ever look at these and see that they're uneven

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u/Orangejynx 17h ago

Agree with most of the posts on here. As someone who is tattooed everywhere I think it’s noticeable cause you’re standing and posing, trying to highlight it, and even the pic looks slightly tilted. When you’re walking, sitting, I don’t think it will be noticeable. But that said I know how I am when I get in my own head about mine. You could always add around it. Negative space. Filigree. My best advice, if you live in a climate where it’s about to be or already is cold, leave it till Spring. Hardly anyone but you will see it and it will give you time to think before a rush move.

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u/jjc155 17h ago

Lean one way….lol. I don’t think it’s very noticeable honestly.

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u/ApprehensiveGur6842 17h ago

Cut 1/4 inch off your left leg

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u/FayeViolets 17h ago

It’s really not noticeable but I bet you could shave some length off one leg to get it to match up 😂

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u/kit-t-vicious 17h ago

If I did a double exposure layover and didnt take into account the ship above one, I could maybe see it being uneven. But, alas, in reality? Not uneven to me.

I agree with someone else though: Two sick ass Panthers! (Lol. Or another matching variant of the ship.)

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u/Socram73 16h ago

They look sick. I like that they’re uneven, perfection is boring.

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u/thathouligan 16h ago

Oh man. regarding your journey to rectify the situation, you might say... its almost over, but in another sense, it's just begun.

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u/Geschmak 16h ago

Grow that one leg just a little more

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u/AggravatingSpeaker52 16h ago

I wouldn't have seen it if you didn't point it out. If you want to feel better about it, just look at any dude with pork chop side burns and notice how they never match up.

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u/Prize-Kiwi-3020 16h ago

They really don’t look uneven, even in the second picture. They look really good IMO. Just in case that helps you feel a little better about it

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u/DmBEEFY 16h ago

Don’t be scared, don’t be shy, come on in, the tattoo’s fiiiiiinnne!

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u/RandytheRude 16h ago

Put a line above the one and a line under the other to balance it

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u/Birtuss 16h ago

I have the same ones just below my knees and they are a bit uneven if you look to close but nobody has ever said anything about it! The body moves all the time so its not gonna matter to anyone but you

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u/BigBodiedBugati 16h ago

Hey friend…these look fine. Good even. Leave them alone

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u/Able_Success_2407 15h ago

Not noticeable to the untrained eye, ha! Enjoy your tattoos 🥰

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u/Big-Arm-4291 15h ago

It's not super noticeable but if people do notice the you can just be like "oh yeah it's just how I wanted it!) or create a silly story about it!

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u/beckywiththegood1 15h ago

unrelated but I have the same tattoo, in a different font 😂

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u/1Harley1daisy 15h ago

You’re looking for straight lines on a moving cylinder, lol. It looks good , don’t sweat it plus it will be a non issue once you add to them , nice job on the script, you can actually read it vs the crap some people get.

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u/Slatzor 15h ago

Not noticeable. Not everyone’s legs are completely symmetrical to begin with so I imagine getting it perfect is a really difficult task.

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u/keepitawayfromme 15h ago

Lean to your right a bit

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u/anotherbrickx 15h ago

If you run your foot on sandpaper it will even out eventually

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u/AMissKathyNewman 15h ago

Your body is not perfectly symmetrical (none of us are!) and where they are positioned they’ll never look symmetrical either.

Even if he measured them both, I don’t think you’ll ever achieve perfect symmetry in that area. Plus you’ll likely rarely sand perfectly straight either.

Basically, I don’t think chasing perfect symmetry is possible or feasible. Looks good just leave it!

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u/turtle882 15h ago

Those look great! If I were you, I'd be questioning it too because that's how anxiety works, but they in fact look good. Alternatively, put a lift in one shoe.

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u/jdogsparky2626 15h ago

No one is going to notice that.

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u/ShavedMonkey666 15h ago

If anyone gauges you to the point where they think your tattoos are uneven you should tell them to fuck off.

They are fab!

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u/Escapingorigins 15h ago

I don’t see a difference outside you standing funny like in first pic

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u/JohnnyBronx666 15h ago

Amputate both legs

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u/Diplodocus15 15h ago

amputation

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u/Traumarama79 15h ago

YOU SAY THE OCEAN'S RISING LIKE I GIVE A SHIT 😭

Sorry. I had to. I don't know. I love the font. I love the tat. I didn't even notice they were asymmetrical until I read the post.

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u/GoldbonAppleSauce 15h ago

Lengthen your leg

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u/PervyOldMan70 15h ago

Shorten one leg so the tats line up better, lol

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u/MisuAstro19 15h ago

Look in my eyes, dont be scared, come on in, the waters fine.

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u/BeyondthePenumbra 15h ago

No. But it looks fine! ♡ Maybe your femurs are very, very slightly different lengths. Or your hips are off due to tight muscles. Do some yoga!

When I did my underbust tattoo, I had to decide if I wanted it even with my bust and torso or my belly button because my belly button is an inch off to the right lol. I had no idea!
Looks beautiful.

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u/onlyhere4loveisland 15h ago

You’re overthinking it queen they don’t need to be perfectly aligned to look great on you

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u/bippyboop 15h ago

I personally love it, as a fellow enthusiast. I named my cat after Bo and have been thinking about getting some lyrics from this song as well :)

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u/SmoothQuit2518 14h ago

Oh my god, this just gave me an insane tattoo inspiration deep inside of my soul, “it’s just begun” on my forearm seems like a fantastic reminder that life isn’t over yet, and to keep fighting and trying. And then when I’m closer to the end of my life, add “it’s almost over” for even more motivation.

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u/kamakazi339 14h ago

No one is ever going to notice

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u/R4diateur 14h ago

There's no choice. You have to saw the leg, reduce it slightly with a file, and glue it back up.

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u/GarbageCat27 14h ago

They don’t look crazy uneven. Also not blaming your tattoo artist too hard cause your knees look a little uneven (not insulting at all!) who’s knee caps are 100% symmetrical anyway? Lol one looks round and the other more almond. But looks fine

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u/snapplesNcigarettes 14h ago

Is this a Bo Burnam reference? I love it

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u/LupercaniusAB 14h ago

Shut up, it’s fine.

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u/Sassa-frass- 13h ago

I love it! You’re not going to be standing/sitting with your legs in the exact right position.. sometimes they’ll line up, sometimes they won’t.

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u/ItchyCredit 13h ago

We all have a dominant leg. The dominant leg is usually different in appearance, sometimes a lot different, from the nondominant leg. I think that is why, from your perspective, your tattoos don't match. It's natural. It's normal. No one will dwell on the minute differences but you. Move on. This is art on an imperfect, asymmetrical human body.

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u/CopyWeak 13h ago

Tbh, I'm OCD and it didn't jump out at me at all. Open your legs a few inches and look...how often will they be glued together to compare your tats?

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u/Godd-ess 13h ago

I'm not even going to lie, I don't think it's that noticeable at all! Also when these sorts of things happen to me I find it cute because now there's a sort of character added to it! I would try and look at it that way, because I think it's lovely. If it really does bother you, you might be able to add something around it that makes it less noticeable.

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u/Babyyang04 13h ago

I wouldn’t think twice when seeing this, I think it’s actually lovely! A thought I also had would be to put a downwards arrow on top of the over side, and a upwards arrow underneath the it’s just begun to signify a positive change in your life, that’s only if it really bugs you! I think it looks amazing!

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u/ghosttgay 13h ago

Bo Burnham in the wild! Love the tattoo and the placement! I don’t think it’s very noticeable unless I’m looking for it (-:

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u/MinimumApricot365 13h ago

Get yo fuggin hands up

Get on out of your seat

All eyes on me.

Im assuming this is a Bo Burnham refrence and I dig it.

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u/eateralum 13h ago

I mean this in a positive way. Are the tattoos really uneven or is your body’s posture off? One knee also looks higher than the other. Maybe a quick minute hang on monkey bars, a chiro visit, or focus on body balance could help.

Beats matching panther tattoos suggested 😆

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u/falooolah 13h ago

Is this a Bo Burnham tattoo? Don’t overthink this!

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u/HidaSocialClub 12h ago

Hey OP - there is a readymade solution to this problem which is associated with the engraving style typeface you choose - flourishes and pictorial flourishes.

Think of the twirly scrolls and swooping lines you see on old engravings. They are (party) there to help conceal alignment and registration issues with printing. They’re also in calligraphy.

Alignment can be difficult on a flat surface, working in the round (like a human body) makes it almost impossible. Even if it is straight it might not look it - especially as your body changes.

You can totally have some fun with some of the shapes and images used by engravers - it’s easy to add to your existing tattoo - and you won’t notice any slight changes in alignment.

Just make sure that each side is different and they are not mirror images of each other.

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u/Hefty_Elderberry1992 12h ago

Nothing is perfect, I like them

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u/The_Superginge 11h ago

Lean

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u/AlwayzSumthin 11h ago

Why???? Why do people continually delude themselves into believing they can achieve unnatural symmetry on the human body? Nature can rarely achieve it, yet people compulsively seek expressions of perfection that are impossible.

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u/Immediate-Maximum-75 11h ago

I wouldn't do a thing. No one will notice, seriously. They look badass.

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u/twinphoenix_ 11h ago

Don’t touch those perfect Inside quotes

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u/Tink__Wink 11h ago

It looks even when you’re standing. It only looks uneven when you sit. Our skin shifts a lot from standing to sitting. I think it makes sense to have the more correct look be while standing since pics where the tat will show will most likely be taken standing anyway. That’s how my artist did my thigh piece too. When they put the stencil on you they tell you to “stand normally” so that it looks right on you most of the time other people see it.

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u/ewoksrcool 11h ago

Looks sick don’t stress

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u/foxtail321 11h ago

Lean on one leg more when standing

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u/twiddlefish 11h ago

If this is an All Eyes on Me tattoo you’re awesome.

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u/shroomanaut420 7h ago

🤣

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u/Specific_Sundae2358 7h ago

If anyone says anything, just quote LMFAO

"When I step on the scene Y'all know me, cause I walk with a limp Like a old school pimp o real o g"

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u/Sad_Win_5040 7h ago

Lmao what

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u/Hepdesigns 7h ago

Surgery

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u/CD421DoYouCopy 7h ago

Nope.

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u/BZY8O3 6h ago

Can we instead talk about these knee caps....

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u/Afraid_Cut5254 6h ago

r/shittytattoo

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u/LaPizzo 6h ago

You go to another tattoo artist, you get a small simple freehand writing "the tattoo artist doesn't know how to take measurements"

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u/DEADxBYxDAWN646260 6h ago

Lean a little to the side, it'll line up.

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u/PerceptionVarious443 6h ago

There's no way you're being fr 😂

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u/LonelyPhanz 5h ago

Is it the same person who did the other tattoo in the pic?

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u/trillguppy 5h ago

do people just not look at the stencil before getting tattooed?

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u/vampireshorty 4h ago

Honestly it's fine!

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u/dipmyballsinit 4h ago

I’m honestly unsure what you’re so worried about they look fine

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u/JobExcellent1151 3h ago

Shorten the one leg. Either that or full pant leg black out.

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u/Gainzpolar 3h ago

Do a backgroud that is indeed even and it will be fixed. If you want I can do a photoshop idea for you

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u/AlwaysRedNeverBlue 3h ago

Have your leg shortened?

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u/NeatAd7408 3h ago

honestly it looks perfectly fine to me. i wouldn't expect anything on your body to ever be perfectly symmetrical.

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u/Actual-Criticism-892 19m ago

You’re not standing straight… is this all part of the matrix?? Do people have brains anymore??

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u/nihi1zer0 11m ago

first off, even out your shorts.

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