I have 9 tattoos. Some were more painful than others. The bigger and longer the tattoo takes to do the more it hurts. You will be fine. If it hurt that bad i wouldnt have 9! And im thinking about another! Definatly find a good tattoo artist. They will be able to do different styles of writing and you can pick what you like best. Thats what i did with my sons name on my shoulder. It came out beautiful.