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07-16-2006, 07:11 AM

On 22 Jun 2006 19:25:44 -0700, "Kirsten" <kirsten.v.w@gmail.com> wrote:

>Okay, this has the smell of something illicit...

I guess it depends on your definition of illicit; but yes, if our respective
partners knew that we were even talking to each other after so many years,
much less considering something like this, the shit would indeed hit the fan.

>But regardless, my husband and I have brands on our thighs done by a
>professional brander. His looks great, mine doesn't. This was done by a
>guy with several years experience and it still didn't come out the way
>we wanted. So unless you are doing straight strike branded lines, I
>wouldn't recommend this as your first modding experience.

Thanks for the advice on that, I think you're right about the straight lines.
The design is still up in the air but if it is my first initial (the first
thing we discussed) it is all straight lines.

>Also, while getting my brand we hit a blood vessel and I bled for about
>an hour, things can get real tricky and unexpected.

Definitely. I understand that soft/fatty areas are something to be avoided
too.

Thanks for the response. :)

07-16-2006, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
nobody@b.com Posts: n/a	Re: Branding practice? On 22 Jun 2006 19:25:44 -0700, "Kirsten" <kirsten.v.w@gmail.com> wrote: >Okay, this has the smell of something illicit... I guess it depends on your definition of illicit; but yes, if our respective partners knew that we were even talking to each other after so many years, much less considering something like this, the shit would indeed hit the fan. >But regardless, my husband and I have brands on our thighs done by a >professional brander. His looks great, mine doesn't. This was done by a >guy with several years experience and it still didn't come out the way >we wanted. So unless you are doing straight strike branded lines, I >wouldn't recommend this as your first modding experience. Thanks for the advice on that, I think you're right about the straight lines. The design is still up in the air but if it is my first initial (the first thing we discussed) it is all straight lines. >Also, while getting my brand we hit a blood vessel and I bled for about >an hour, things can get real tricky and unexpected. Definitely. I understand that soft/fatty areas are something to be avoided too. Thanks for the response. :)