This black-and-grey tattoo design fuses a classical bust with a precise geometric framework, rendered in a fine-line style. The central element is a dagger piercing the head, while a realistic hand grips the dagger handle at the base, anchoring the composition. A lattice of interlocking triangles and a circular ring surround the portrait, creating depth and tension between solidity and fracture. The shading relies on smooth gradients and stippling to give the realist bust a tactile surface, while the geometric facets impose rhythm, modernity, and a sense of movement. Symbolically, the dagger can signify piercing insight, transformation, or the turning point of a life story; the bust evokes timeless wisdom and humanist ideals, and the hand emphasizes agency in the scene. The patterning around the face—triangles, facets, and a polygonal halo—adds a sculptural, almost architectural feel that is characteristic of contemporary black-and-grey tattoo design. This piece is designed for strong contrast on the forearm or calf sleeve, and works well on medium to large canvases where the geometry can breathe. The dark shading and dense linework contribute to a striking presence that can also function as a cover-up design, potentially masking an older tattoo with careful placement and sizing. As an AI-generated tattoo project, it demonstrates how digital concepts can translate into meaningful body art, and invites tattoo artists and clients to explore the interplay between classical imagery and geometric abstraction. The technique combines crisp linework with subtle dot shading in the beard and hair to achieve texture without sacrificing legibility at small scales, while the polygonal planes create light play that reads well from a distance. Artists can adapt the geometry to fit the client’s anatomy, adjusting polygon density to emphasize the focal points of the bust and dagger, ensuring a cohesive flow with muscle groups on the forearm, upper arm, or leg. In the context of tattoo design, this concept represents a bold fusion of realism and geometry, suited for those seeking meaningful tattoos, fine line tattoo aesthetics, black and grey ink, and custom tattoo design work.