Ahead, we've rounded up some of the best options for old school tattoos and classic tattoos. Keep scrolling for traditional tattoo ideas worth bringing to your next appointment at the parlor.

People with art-school backgrounds sometimes ... They can't sell it, because nobody's going to want some old World War I sailing ship tattoo design when everybody else is looking at MTV and ...

Not into bold photos or dizzying designs? Try something that clean ... Channel your inner old-timey sailor and get an old-school tattoo that hails back to a more romantic time.

You could even put a modern spin on an old school tattoo design, to keep it current and relevant, while still making a nod to the rich history of tattoos. From meaningful lettering, to nautical ...