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    I got a tattoo today, my first, interesting experience all round. Booked time at a place in Kungsholmen which came recommended for doing tight work and having a professional reputation, rather than the walk-in-off-the-street shitshows that seem to be on every street in Söder.

    Being my first I had no idea what to expect in terms of how it would feel - but you know what, it was totally cool. The occasional 'bite' on certain parts of the skin but nowhere near being severe or painful. The whole thing was oddly calming and relaxing, a very (obviously) mechanical and artificial kind of feeling - unlike anything else - a hot, buzzing sensation for a few seconds then nothing. Buzz. Hot. Nothing. Buzz. Hot. Buzz. Hot. Nothing. But never to the point of distraction or irritation. My artist was great, we chatted and she explained what was going on - what kind of needles she was using and whatnot. Took her time and did it right and I got exactly what I asked for. No complaints whatsoever.

    In the background various hits of the 80's were playing so my first tattoo experience will forever be linked to Duran Duran, Billy Idol, and Freddie Mercury in a leather skirt pushing a vacuum cleaner.

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