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Stick ’n’ Poke — The Bold Italic — San Francisco

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The Bold Italic

By Isla Bell Murray

Stick ’n’ Poke: the name says it all. You get a needle and some ink and just start doodling away on someone’s skin. In my experience this usually happens on a whim, at around 3 a.m. on a buddy’s couch when getting your friend to permanently stab an image of a dolphin wearing sunglasses on your leg sounds like a great idea.

These forever doodles can end up being the most endearing tattoos since they’re usually random and done around people you love. To show my own love for these perfectly imperfect tattoos, here’s a collection of some awesome examples of stick ’n’ poke.

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Last Update: March 21, 2026

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