Black
Ink *
Studio

[ Custom tattoos ]Kreuzberg — BerlinBy appointment only
Black ink tattoo on a forearmFig. 01 — Blackwork sleeve

Original artwork, drawn for one body only. Five resident artists working in fine line, blackwork, neo-traditional and realism — in a private, sterile, music-loud studio.

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The Studio

Open since 2013. Private rooms, single-use needles, zero walk-in chaos.

We don't do flash off the wall. Every piece starts as a conversation and ends as original art that only you will ever wear.

Black Ink was founded by Lena Voss after a decade tattooing in Tokyo and London. The rule since day one: take the time to get it right, from first sketch to final heal.

All artists are licensed by the Berlin health authority. We use vegan inks, medical-grade sterilization and single-use everything.

12Years in Kreuzberg
9.4kPieces tattooed
05Resident artists
4.9Google rating
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Styles & Rates

Every quote is custom. These are honest starting points.

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Fine Line

Delicate single-needle botanicals, script and micro-realism.

From €150
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Blackwork

Bold geometry, ornamental and solid black pieces built to last.

From €200
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Neo-Trad

Thick lines, saturated color, illustrative character work.

From €220
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Realism

Black & grey portraits and photo-real compositions.

From €300
€120Shop minimum — small pieces & touch-ups
€160/hHourly rate for large-scale work
€900Full day session (6 hours)
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Artists

Pick an artist whose style you love — or let us match you.

Portrait of tattoo artist Lena VossFounder

Lena Voss

Fine line · Botanical

14 years tattooing across Tokyo, London and Berlin. Known for whisper-thin linework that heals crisp.

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Portrait of tattoo artist Jonas KrügerResident

Jonas Krüger

Blackwork · Geometric

Architect turned tattooer. Big ornamental sleeves, mandalas and heavy black flow.

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Portrait of tattoo artist Mateo SilvaResident

Mateo Silva

Realism · Black & grey

Portraits, wildlife and cinematic compositions with soft, smooth shading.

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Portfolio

Healed and fresh work from the studio. Tap to enlarge.

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Reviews

From people who now wear our work.

★★★★★

"Lena turned a messy idea into the most elegant piece. Healed perfectly. Worth every week on the waitlist."

Portrait of Mira
Mira S.Fine line, ribs
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"Three sessions with Jonas for a full blackwork sleeve. Calm, precise, honest about healing. Cleanest studio I've been in."

Portrait of Tobias
Tobias R.Blackwork sleeve
★★★★★

"First tattoo, very nervous. They walked me through everything and the realism portrait of my dog is unreal."

Portrait of Hannah
Hannah L.Realism, forearm
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Book a Consult

Free, 20 minutes, in studio or video. No pressure.

Tell us your idea.

  1. Send the form with references
  2. Artist replies within 48 h with a quote
  3. Consult & €80 deposit to lock your date
  4. Final design revealed on the day
Address
Oranienstraße 41, 10999 Berlin
Hours
Tue – Sat · 12:00 – 20:00
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Aftercare

Healing is half the tattoo. Follow this and it stays sharp for decades.

A1How long do I keep the wrap on?

We use a breathable second-skin film. Keep it on 3–5 days, then peel it off gently in a warm shower.

A2How do I wash it?

Twice a day with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap. Pat dry with a clean paper towel — never rub.

A3Which cream should I use?

A thin layer of unscented healing balm 2–3 times a day for two weeks. Less is more: it should not look shiny.

A4Can I swim or go to the sauna?

No pools, sea, sauna or baths for 3 weeks. Showers are fine. Avoid direct sun and use SPF 50 once healed.

A5It's itchy and flaking — normal?

Totally normal around days 5–10. Don't scratch or pick; tap it lightly and keep it moisturized.

A6Are touch-ups free?

Yes — one free touch-up within 3 months if needed, as long as aftercare was followed.