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101 Best Cool tattoo designs for men – (sleeve, chest, leg etc all covered!)

by Jamie Wilson March 30, 2023
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Table of Contents

  • Arm Tattoo
  • Traditional Gun
  • Skull Arm Cool Tattoo
  • Cool Compass Arm Tattoo
  • Birds On Arm Sleeve
  • Armband Tattoo
  • Amazing Night Sky Tattoo
  • Cool Wolf Tattoo
  • Cool Arm Tattoo
  • Vintage Arm Tattoo
  • Watch A Video Of The Best 100+ Cool Tattoos You Need To See!
  • Cool Compass Arm Tattoo
  • Sailor Compass Sleeve
  • Cool Phoenix Arm Tattoo
  • Bold Cross Tattoo
  • Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo
  • Cool Forearm Cross
  • Arm Cross Tattoo Design
  • Phoenix Tattoo
  • Tribal Arm Tattoo
  • Chest Tattoo
  • Cool Tribal Tattoo
  • Tree Tattoo
  • Cool Deer head & Tree Tattoo
  • Cool Tribal Chest Tattoo
  • Cool Blue Sky Phoenix Chest Tattoo
  • Cool Phoenix Tattoo
  • Cool Compass Chest Tattoo
  • Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo
  • Cool Tribal Chest Owl Tattoo
  • Cool Wolf Paw Tattoo
  • Black Ink Outline Wolf Tattoo
  • Cool Chest Tattoo
  • Cool Lion Chest Tattoo
  • Cool Growling Wolf Tattoo
  • Chest Owl Flying Tattoo
  • Japanese Chest & Arm Tattoo
  • Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo
  • Sword In Middle Of Cross
  • Back Tattoo
  • Mandala Back Tattoo Design
  • Tribal Face Tattoo On Back
  • Warrior Back Tattoo
  • Cool Old School Back Tattoo
  • Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
  • Compass Back Tattoo
  • Cool Phoenix Back Tattoo
  • Tree & World Back Tattoo
  • Linework Wings Tattoo
  • Wolf With Dagger Tattoo
  • Wings Back Tattoo
  • Dot Work Tribal Turtle
  • Cool Polynesian Back Tattoos
  • Tribal Back Tattoo
  • Tree Back Tattoos
  • Cool Skull Back Tattoo
  • Jesus On A Cross Back Tattoo
  • Cross Back Tattoo
  • Enso Dragon Circle Tattoo
  • Leg Tattoo
  • Polynesian Cool Tattoos
  • Leg Tree Tattoos
  • Compass Leg Tattoo
  • Abstract Lion Tattoo
  • Compass & Train Tattoo
  • Cool Dragon Scale Tattoo
  • Flying Falcon
  • Cool Grim Reaper Tattoo
  • Tiger Leg Tattoo
  • New School Bird Tattoo
  • Compass Tattoo
  • Tribal Leg Tattoo
  • Leg Sleeve Cool Tattoo
  • Pirate Leg Tattoo
  • Cool Eye Tattoo
  • Summary – Top 5 cool Tattoo Designs

Reviewed & updated: March 30, 2023 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 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. All of these tattoos will bring meaning to your body of art. 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.

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 Gun

Traditional Gun Arm Tattoo
Traditional Gun Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Skull Arm Cool Tattoo

Skull Arm Tattoo
Skull Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Compass Arm Tattoo

Cool Compass Arm Tattoo
Cool Compass Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Birds On Arm Sleeve

birds on arm for sleeve
birds on arm for sleeve credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Armband Tattoo

Armband Tattoo
Armband Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Amazing Night Sky Tattoo

Amazing Night Sky Arm Tattoo
Amazing Night Sky Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Wolf Tattoo

Wolf Arm Half Sleeve
Wolf Arm Half Sleeve Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Arm Tattoo

Cool Arm Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo
Cool Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Vintage Arm Tattoo

Vintage Arm Tattoo
Vintage Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

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Vintage Arm Tattoo
Vintage Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Compass Arm Tattoo

Cool Compass Arm Tattoo
Cool Compass Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Sailor Compass Sleeve

Sailor Compass Arm Sleeve
Sailor Compass Arm Sleeve Credit:Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Compass Arm Tattoo
Compass Arm Tattoo CREDIT: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Phoenix Arm Tattoo

Cool Japanese Phoenix Arm Sleeve Tattoo
Cool Phoenix Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Bold Cross Tattoo

Bold Cross Arm Tattoo
Bold Cross Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo

Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo
Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest
Tree Forearm Tattoo
Tree Forearm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Forearm Cross

Cool Forearm Cross
Cool Forearm Cross Credit: Pinterest

Arm Cross Tattoo Design

Arm Cross Tattoo Design
Arm Cross Tattoo Design Credit: Pinterest

Phoenix Tattoo

Men's Phoenix Arm Half Sleeve
Men’s Phoenix Arm Half Sleeve Credit: pinterest
Colourful Phoenix Arm Tattoo
Colourful Phoenix Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Tribal Arm Tattoo

Half Chest/Arm Tribal Sleeve
Half Chest/Arm Tribal Sleeve Credits: Pinterest

top picks 6 Outsons

Electric Ink Tattoo Defining Oil
Electric Ink Tattoo Kit
Electric Ink Tattoo Vibrancy Serum

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.

Cool Tribal Tattoo

Cool Tribal Tattoo
Cool Tribal Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Tree Tattoo

Cool Tree Chest Tattoo
Cool Tree Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Deer head & Tree Tattoo

Abstract Deer Hear & Tree Tattoo
Abstract Deer Hear & Tree Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Tribal Chest Tattoo

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Cool Tribal Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Cool Blue Sky Phoenix Chest Tattoo

Cool Blue Sky Phoenix Chest Tattoo
Cool Blue Sky Phoenix Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Phoenix Tattoo

Cool Flame Phoenix Rib Tattoo
Cool Flame Phoenix Rib Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Compass Chest Tattoo

Cool Compass Chest Tattoo
Cool Compass Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo

Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo
Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Tribal Chest Owl Tattoo

Cool Tribal Chest Owl Tattoo
Cool Tribal Chest Owl Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Wolf Paw Tattoo

Wolf Paw Tattoo
Wolf Paw Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Black Ink Outline Wolf Tattoo

Black Ink Outline Wolf Tattoo
Black Ink Outline Wolf Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Chest Tattoo

Cool Chest Tattoo
Cool Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest
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Cool Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest
Cool Chest Tattoo
Cool Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Lion Chest Tattoo

Cool Lion Chest Tattoo
Cool Lion Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Growling Wolf Tattoo

Growling Wolf Tattoo
Growling Wolf Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Chest Owl Flying Tattoo

Chest Owl Flying Tattoo
Chest Owl Flying Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Japanese Chest & Arm Tattoo

Japanese Chest & Arm Tattoo
Japanese Chest & Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest
Rose Compass Chest Tattoo
Rose Compass Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo

Distinct Male Vintage Chest Tattoo
Distinct Male Vintage Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Sword In Middle Of Cross

Sword in the middle of cross tattoo
Sword in the middle of cross tattoo Credit: Pinterest

top picks 6 Outsons

BILLY JEALOUSY MARKED IV LIFE TATTOO KIT
House 99 Tattoo Body Shampoo
Woody's Beard & Tattoo Oil

Back Tattoo

The back is the biggest canvas on the body. It makes for a great place to put any tattoo and can be a great way to show off how ripped you’ve gotten lately. Afterwards, a guy’s art and muscularity will both be on display in perfect harmony.

Mandala Back Tattoo Design

Mandala Tattoo Design
Mandala Tattoo Design Credit: Pinterest

Tribal Face Tattoo On Back

Tribal Face Tattoo
Tribal Face Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Warrior Back Tattoo

Warrior Tattoo
Warrior Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Old School Back Tattoo

Unique Back Tattoo
Unique Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo

Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Compass Back Tattoo

Watercolour Compass Back Tattoo
Watercolour Compass Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Phoenix Back Tattoo

Full Phoenix Back Tattoo
Full Phoenix Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Tree & World Back Tattoo

tree roots from globe
tree roots from globe credits: pinterest

Linework Wings Tattoo

linework wings tattoo
linework wings tattoo credit: pinterest

Wolf With Dagger Tattoo

Wolf With Dagger
Wolf With Dagger Credit: Pinterest

Wings Back Tattoo

wings back tattoo
wings back tattoo credit: pinterest

Dot Work Tribal Turtle

dot work tribal turtle
dot work tribal turtle credit: pinterest

Cool Polynesian Back Tattoos

Polynesian Back Tattoo
Polynesian Back Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
polynesian 3d tribal back tattoo
polynesian 3d tribal back tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Tribal Back Tattoo

Upper Back Tribal Tattoo
Upper Back Tribal Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Tree Back Tattoos

Oak Tree Back Tattoo
Oak Tree Back Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Oak Tree Back Tattoo
Oak Tree Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest
Ying & Yang Tree Design
Ying & Yang Tree Design Credits: Pinterest

Cool Skull Back Tattoo

Skull Cross Back Tattoo
Skull Cross Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Jesus On A Cross Back Tattoo

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Jesus On A Cross Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cross Back Tattoo

Bold Cross Back Tattoo
Bold Cross Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Enso Dragon Circle Tattoo

enso dragon circle
enso dragon circle credit: pinterest

top picks 6 Outsons

Electric Ink Tattoo Defining Oil
Electric Ink Tattoo Kit
Electric Ink Tattoo Vibrancy Serum

Leg Tattoo

Leg tattoo’s are something you should definitely think about. A Leg tattoo is always cool and these meaningful tattoos will be a great take for you if you want to be running in style. Your legs will look artsy in any sort of shorts but can still cover them up when you need to look smart. So it makes for a great choice or place to get your tattoo.

Polynesian Cool Tattoos

Polynesian Leg Tattoo Sleeve
Polynesian Leg Tattoo Sleeve Credits: Pinterest
Legband Tribal Tattoo
Legband Tribal Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Leg Sleeve Tribal Tattoo
Leg Sleeve Tribal Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Leg Tree Tattoos

Skull Palm Tree Tattoo
Skull Palm Tree Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Windy Road Tree Leg Tattoo
Windy Road Tree Leg Tattoo Credits: Pinteredt
Masculine Leg Tattoo
Masculine Leg Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Tree Roots Foot & Leg Tattoo
Tree Roots Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Compass Leg Tattoo

Great Compass Leg Tattoo
Great Compass Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Abstract Lion Tattoo

Abstract Leg Lion Tattoo
Abstract Leg Lion Tattoo Credit: Pinterest
Lion Themed Design

Compass & Train Tattoo

Compass And Train Leg Tattoo
Compass And Train Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Dragon Scale Tattoo

Dragon Scale Leg Tattoo
Dragon Scale Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Flying Falcon

Flying Falcon Leg Tattoo
Flying Falcon Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Grim Reaper Tattoo

Grim Reaper Leg Tattoo
Grim Reaper Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Tiger Leg Tattoo

Tiger Leg Tattoo
Tiger Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

New School Bird Tattoo

New School Bird Leg Tattoo
New School Bird Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Compass Tattoo

Compass Leg Tattoo
Compass Leg Tattoo credit: pinterest

Tribal Leg Tattoo

Polynesian leg sleeve
Polynesian leg sleeve credit: pinterest
amazing leg tattoo
amazing leg tattoo credit: pinterest

Leg Sleeve Cool Tattoo

leg sleeve tattoo
leg sleeve tattoo credit: pinterest

Pirate Leg Tattoo

pirate leg tattoo

Cool Eye Tattoo

leg tattoo
leg tattoo credit: pinterest

top picks 6 Outsons

BILLY JEALOUSY MARKED IV LIFE TATTOO KIT
House 99 Tattoo Body Shampoo
Woody's Beard & Tattoo Oil
Cool Tattoos
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Summary – Top 5 cool Tattoo Designs

So in this article we have shown you 101 cool 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.

Top 5 Cool tattoo designs:

  1. Cool Tribal Chest Tattoo
  2. Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
  3. Enso Tattoo
  4. Birds On Sleeve
  5. Tribal Leg Tattoo

Still looking for inspiration, then checkout this blog post about traditional tattoo sleeves

Feature image from Pinterest

Jamie-Wilson
Jamie Wilson

Jamie Wilson (BA) is a professional tattooist, blogger and passionate photographer! After graduating with a BTEC Level 4 in tattoo design he has gone on to work for both private clients in tattoo parlours across the UK, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. He is also the editor in chief at Outsons. The brains behind the brand: a veteran of the industry working for some of the biggest fashion and grooming brands in the UK. Jamie has been writing for Outsons tattoo section since the beginning of 2017, providing informed and passionate content about the fascinating world of inked body art. 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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