FUNKY TATTOO / PIAȚA ROMANĂ, BUCHAREST
The inner and outer forearm offer different visual spaces. We tailor the artwork to your arm, from a small word to a future sleeve.
The original gallery below contains photos from the Funky Tattoo portfolio. Final placement and dimensions are discussed individually.
PRACTICAL GUIDE / Forearm tattoos
Explore design options, placement advice, pricing factors and aftercare recommendations.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Funky Tattoo is in Piata Romana (Magheru Blvd no. 35). If you’re searching for forearm tattoos in Bucharest,
send us a reference + inner/outer forearm + approximate size and we’ll guide you to the best option.
Book here: Contact.
Premium tip
As a simple rule: inner forearm = cleaner and more “controlled” visibility; outer forearm = bolder, more visible, more “statement”.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Inner forearm tattoos are popular because they read well and can still be covered with a long sleeve when needed.
They’re perfect for lettering (names, dates, quotes), minimalist elements, and compositions that need clean spacing.
If you want inspiration for text, see: lettering tattoos and name tattoos.
The outer forearm is one of the most visible tattoo placements. It works best for designs that are meant to be seen:
animals, Asian-inspired masks/dragons, bold symbols, blackwork, geometric and tribal.
On the forearm, these styles work especially well: lettering, black & grey realism, blackwork, geometric/tribal, Asian themes, and colour accents.
A premium choice for realism, portraits, animals, and high-contrast pieces. Clean shading + strong contrast = a tattoo that reads well long-term.
Colour can look amazing on the forearm—especially for floral, neo-traditional, or modern compositions. The key is contrast and a size that supports detail.
See full guide: colour tattoos.
Simple rule: the more complex the design, the more space it needs. On the forearm, spacing is everything.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
If you think you might want a sleeve later, we design the first piece so it can be extended naturally.
A good sleeve is a composition with a theme—not random images placed next to each other.
See also: arm tattoos.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Guideline for black & grey tattoos; colour projects are quoted separately.
The published guideline is 250 RON/hour for black & grey. Realistic colour/portraits use a 300 RON/hour guideline. Final cost depends on size, complexity and work time.
Check the official prices page for current rates. Pricing and estimates
Price depends on size, complexity, placement and black & grey vs colour. References are here:
tattoo prices.
Copy/paste for an estimate:
Design (link/screenshot): ____
Inner/outer forearm: ____
Size (cm): ____
Black & grey / colour / accent colour: ____
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Aftercare makes the difference between “nice” and “wow after healing”. Follow the complete guide here:
tattoo aftercare.
Follow the studio instructions. Seek medical care for signs of infection or other concerning symptoms. Aftercare and healing
PRACTICAL GUIDE
These are original examples from the site; the final design is tailored during consultation.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Inner forearm is cleaner and easier to keep discreet; outer forearm is more visible and better for statement pieces.
Yes—versatile, readable, and easy to extend into a larger project later.
Yes. For text/characters, we’ll recommend the right size and spacing so it stays readable over time.
Yes, with long sleeves. If you need maximum discretion, we’ll recommend inner forearm or above-elbow areas.
It depends on size and complexity. Small lettering is quick; complex pieces (realism/large geometric) take longer. We’ll estimate after we see the reference.
FUNKY TATTOO / BUCHAREST
Send a reference image, approximate dimensions and your preferred placement. We can recommend suitable proportions before booking.