Hand poked tattoos – also known as stick-and-poke tattoos – are a throwback to the beginning of inked body art. But, is this form of tattooing safe? Also, is it more painful than the modern electric tattoo machines? Let’s dive into the world of hand poked tattoos to answer these questions and more.

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