Being a live in, 24/7 slave, my Master decided to put his mark of ownership on me, I readily agreed knowing I was in it and with him, for life. (We get married autumn next year)
We had initially discussed branding with irons etc, but for the detail he wanted in his mark, decided on a tattoo. I know this isn't the same as 'branding' as such, but it's a form of brand, hence why I've included my experience.
My mark is on the back of my neck, in the middle and up underneath the hairline, really only visible when I have my long hair up in a bun, roll or braid as even the tail of my pony tail hides it. The position I had to be in for the tattooer to do his thing as well as the time it took to do the tattoo, would make this the most painful, and excrutiating ordeal that I have gone through yet (and I've had numerous whippings and floggings in my time so that's saying something). I've had a couple of tattoos done in other areas and I can safely attest to the fact that none hurt like this one did. My neck was sore (muscle wise) for a good 2 weeks afterwards unlike any other tattoo I've had previously, whereas just the inkwork itself was slightly irritating.
The only thing that made it all worth it was my Master, seated beside me, looking on proudly and holding my hand through it all. To come out of it and see his smile, and hear him say how proud he is of me, made it all seem like nothing.
Now, whenever we are out and about in public, or even at home, or working online, he comes up behind me and rubs his thumb over his 'mark'. I'm sure its a gesture to remind me that I am his slave, his girl, and his property - not that I need it - but it's been a great experience for me in all and one I can easily recommend to others. The tattoo looks great, there is no detail lost in the fine inkwork and being that he designed it himself, it's truly uinique.
I'm proud to wear it.
Sclabhaithe