Antonio Cilento, 32, Blackheath
Why this design?
I chose this design because my grandad lives in Italy, is the head of my family and my hero.
I decided to get the tattoo done this year as my grandad is 95 on the July 5 and lately his health wasn’t too great.
He has lived a full life, serving under Mussolini as captain of war submarines.
He had a newsagent shop back in Italy and worked up to the age of 85. I kind of grew up with my grandad in Italy as my parents were separated and my dad was working abroad, so anything I know and learned came from him.
I have a great amount of respect for my grandad for what he’s done for me.
When I was a lot younger I didn’t really appreciate all this and I guess the tattoo is a reminder of him and all the things he ever told me.
How much did it cost?
£180
Did it hurt?
Not really, imagine a burning sensation.
What did your friends say?
All my friends and family love it, especially my grandmother.
Have you got any more?
I have two more, my initials in Chinese and a dragon on my shoulder.
*Antonio’s tattoo was done at Kids Love Ink, Deptford
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