I have a friend who works on a ranch where they brand cattle. He’s made an m-dot brand for me. After the race in a couple of weeks I’m going to get the m-dot branded on my right ankle.
j/k
I am getting the tattoo though. 
You ought to get the branding. At least it would be more original.
Yeah - the idea came to me while I was running today. It would be more original.
Go for the brand. A few of my buddies have the Omega brand (some have a couple) from their fraternity days. Crazy stuff…
Holly cow…I have quite a few tats and in my younger (dumber) punk rocker days had a bunch of holes in my face. But Branding, Never could cope with the thought. thats just straight burning the hell out of yourself.
Enjoy!
be sure to post some pics