Compass tattoo drawing

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Pin by Roberto Bencomo on Skech / Flash in 2022 | Compass tattoo design, Card tattoo designs, Watch tattoo design

The compass rose has been a staple of Old School tattoo design since the 1700s. Back then, sailors would get it inked while at sea. Usually used to indicate directions on a map, they believed it would keep them safe and stop their ships from straying off course. For many, it worked. Nowadays, though, the design is mostly used as a symbol for finding your direction in life.

We know the feeling: You’d like to get your first tattoo but are scared to make the leap. You have questions about how to pick a good design and what subject to choose, and you’re nervous about the commitment and wonder if you’ll ever regret getting one. In these cases, you can’t go wrong with a minimalist tattoo!