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101 Best Forearm tattoo designs for men – (Incl quotes and tribal designs!)

by Jamie Wilson October 19, 2022

Table of Contents

  • Forearm Tattoo
  • Will It Hurt?
  • Tribal Tattoos Forearm
  • Forearm Quote Tattoos
  • Forearm Tattoos Ideas
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  • Summary – Top 5 Forearm Tattoo Designs

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. So in this article we will show you 101 cool forearm tattoo designs for men that you should have a look at to help you make your decision.  All of these tattoos will bring an amazing sense of meaning to your arm and take your canvas of the body to a new level. We will feature 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.

Forearm Tattoo

The forearm tattoo is an amazing place to put a tattoo. Unlike a full sleeve a forearm tattoo can be simplistic yet spectacular. Any forearm tattoo can look amazing and with a long sleeve shirt or t-shirt can be amazingly easy to hide in professional circumstances. But it is also very popular because there’s no other part of our body as mobile as our arm, which means everyone will see your tattoo when you move, point, etc. The forearm gives a great realm for possibilities and is probably the most tasteful place to get a tattoo.

Will It Hurt?

Although the threshold of pain varies from man to man, there are places where getting a tattoo will most likely hurt more. The obvious parts are below the belt (if you know what we mean) along with areas with thin skin like feet or the ribs area. Forearm tattoos, however, is pretty far down on the list.

This is because our forearm has a lot of fat and muscle there, which means plenty of padding between the needle and nerves. It may hurt more if your forearm tattoo spreads out toward your wrist or elbow, but not by much. If you’re still worried, just ask the tattoo artist for any anesthetic cream designed to numb the area beforehand.

Tribal Tattoos Forearm

Tribal Black Forearm Tattoo
Tribal Black Forearm Tattoo
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Back in the day, tribal tattoos were a mark to say you are one of us. Certain styles of tattoos have spiked in popularity. Tribal tattoos hold many meanings and also were an amazing way for various cultures and people to identify themselves to each other. With a cool tribal forearm tattoo you can have an arm that resembles a Polynesian warrior.

Forearm Quote Tattoos

Quote Couples Tattoos
Quote Couples Tattoos
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Sometimes the fewest words can say the most. Small quote tattoos can be a great way to remind yourself of your love for someone or keep yourself motivated. Quote tattoos are an amazing and sentimental way to make something last for ever not only in your thoughts but let the words live with you.

Forearm Tattoos Ideas

Guys Owl Tattoo
Guys Owl Tattoo
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Forearm Sleeve Owl Tattoo
Forearm Sleeve Owl Tattoo
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Forearm Sleeve Owl Tattoo
Forearm Sleeve Owl Tattoo
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Realistic Arm Tattoo
Realistic Arm Tattoo
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Male Owl Sleeve
Male Owl Sleeve
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Inner Arm Owl Tattoo
Inner Arm Owl Tattoo
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Mystical Owl Tattoo
Mystical Owl Tattoo
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Pine Tree & Owl Tattoo
Pine Tree & Owl Tattoo
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Realistic Samurai Mask Tattoo
Realistic Samurai Mask Tattoo
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Samurai Mask Forearm Tattoo
Samurai Mask Forearm Tattoo
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Geometric Wolf Forearm Tattoo
Geometric Wolf Forearm Tattoo
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Inner Forearm Modern Lion Tattoos
Inner Forearm Modern Lion Tattoos
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Cool Skull Tattoo
Cool Skull Tattoo
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Skull Clock
Skull Clock
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Red Flower & Skull Tattoo
Red Flower & Skull Tattoo
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Couples Wine Tattoo
Couples Wine Tattoo
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Triangle Couples Tattoos
Triangle Couples Tattoos
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Wolf Couples Tattoos
Wolf Couples Tattoos
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geometric negative space tattoos
geometric negative space tattoos
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forearm shaded black couples tattoos
forearm shaded black couples tattoos
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Geometric Flower Design
Geometric Flower Design
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Small Circle Forearm Tattoo
Small Circle Forearm Tattoo
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Couples Geometric Tattoo
Couples Geometric Tattoo
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Electric Ink Tattoo Vibrancy Serum
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Forearm Sleeve Owl Tattoo
Forearm Sleeve Owl Tattoo
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Forearm Sleeve Owl Tattoo
Forearm Sleeve Owl Tattoo
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Realistic Arm Tattoo
Realistic Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Tattoo On Arm
Vintage Tattoo On Arm
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Skull Candle Traditional Tattoo
Skull Candle Traditional Tattoo
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Colourful Mens Tattoo
Colourful Mens Tattoo
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Barn Owl Tattoo
Barn Owl Tattoo
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compass and map forearm tattoo
compass and map forearm tattoo
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Phoenix Forearm Tattoo
Phoenix Forearm Tattoo
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Leg Sleeve Cross Tattoo
Leg Sleeve Cross Tattoo
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Forearm Cross Tattoo
Forearm Cross Tattoo
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Forearm Tree Tattoo
Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Cool Tree Tattoo
Cool Tree Tattoo
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Tree Forearm Tattoo
Tree Forearm Tattoo
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Cool Forearm Cross
Cool Forearm Cross
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Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo
Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo
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Tree Forearm Tattoo
Tree Forearm Tattoo
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Forearm Tree Tattoo
Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Forearm Tree Tattoos
Forearm Tree Tattoos
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Forearm Tree Tattoo
Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Coloured Forearm Tree Tattoo
Coloured Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Forearm Tree Sleeve
Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Forearm Tree Tattoos
Forearm Tree Tattoos
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Forearm Tree Tattoo
Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Forearm Tree Tattoo
Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Blockwork Arm Tattoo
Blockwork Arm Tattoo
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Amazing Arm Tattoo
Amazing Arm Tattoo
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Cool Arm Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo
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Cool Arm Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo
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Cool Arm Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo
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Cool Arm Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo
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Triangle Arm Tattoo
Triangle Arm Tattoo
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Spiderman Arm Tattoo
Spiderman Arm Tattoo
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Amazing Deer Arm Tattoo
Amazing Deer Arm Tattoo
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Forest Arm Tattoo
Forest Arm Tattoo
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Mountain Arm Tattoo
Mountain Arm Tattoo
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Amazing Night Sky Arm Tattoo
Amazing Night Sky Arm Tattoo
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Armband Tattoo
Armband Tattoo
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Arm Tattoo
Arm Tattoo
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birds on arm for sleeve
birds on arm for sleeve
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Lion Arm Tattoo
Lion Arm Tattoo
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Inner Forearm Modern Lion Tattoos
Inner Forearm Modern Lion Tattoos
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Lion & Roses Arm Tattoo
Lion & Roses Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Arm Tattoo
Vintage Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Arm Tattoo
Vintage Arm Tattoo
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vintage gun tattoo
vintage gun tattoo
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Old School Arm Tattoo
Old School Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Tattoo On Arm
Vintage Tattoo On Arm
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Cool Compass Arm Tattoo
Cool Compass Arm Tattoo
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Electric Ink Tattoo Vibrancy Serum
Electric Ink Tattoo Kit
Electric Ink Tattoo Defining Oil
Leg Sleeve Cross Tattoo
Leg Sleeve Cross Tattoo
Credit: Pinterest
Bold Cross Arm Tattoo
Bold Cross Arm Tattoo
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Forearm Tree Tattoo
Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Forearm Tree Tattoo
Forearm Tree Tattoo
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Cool Tree Tattoo
Cool Tree Tattoo
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Inner Arm Cross Tattoo
Inner Arm Cross Tattoo
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Burning Phoenix Arm Tattoo
Burning Phoenix Arm Tattoo
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Rosary Arm Tattoo
Rosary Arm Tattoo
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Phoenix Forearm Tattoo
Phoenix Forearm Tattoo
Credit: Pinterest
Phoenix Arm Tattoo
Phoenix Arm Tattoo
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traditional compass arm tattoo
Traditional compass arm tattoo
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compass and map forearm tattoo
compass and map forearm tattoo
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compass tattoo arm design
compass tattoo arm design
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map compass arm tattoo
map compass arm tattoo
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Sun Compass Arm Tattoo
Sun Compass Arm Tattoo
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Skull Arm Tattoo
Skull Arm Tattoo
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Traditional Gun Arm Tattoo
Traditional Gun Arm Tattoo
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Vintage Tattoo On Arm
Vintage Tattoo On Arm
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Summary – Top 5 Forearm Tattoo Designs

So in this article we have shown you 101 forearm tattoo designs for men that you will love. 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.

  1. Skull Forearm Tattoo
  2. Tribal Forearm Tatto
  3. Roaring Lion Forearm Tattoo
  4. Forest Arm Tattoo
  5. Compass And Map Forearm Tattoo

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Jamie-Wilson
Jamie Wilson

Jamie has over 10 years experience as both a journalist and professional tattooist, working for some of the biggest brands in the UK. He has completed a BA in English, a NCTJ in Journalism and a BTEC level 4 in Art & Tattoo Design. If you would like to know more about Jamie or further details on our editorial policy then just click the links in the footer.

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