The Kafka INK journal.

Useful notes on choosing a style, finding an artist, preparing for the session and looking after the work once you leave.

Tattoo Care Guide

What to do in the first hours, days and weeks after your tattoo.

A straightforward routine for helping a new piercing heal.

Compare realism, blackwork, fine-line and neo-traditional work.

Two distinct approaches and the questions to ask before booking.

Know what happens from walking in to leaving with aftercare.

What delicate work needs from the artist, placement and aftercare.

How an old tattoo can become the starting point for a new design.

What visitors should know about finding a studio, budget and healing.

Read portfolios properly and match the artist to your actual idea.

Small practical decisions that make a four-to-six-hour sitting easier.

Think through visibility, pain, movement and how the tattoo will age.

Hourly rates, project quotes and what really changes the cost.

Bring your references, questions and preferred dates. We will help you turn the first thought into a clear brief.