Heavy blackwork panels across the back and arms

Plate 01 — Sample photo @eugenechystiakov / Unsplash

Private tattoo studio · Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Ornament,
Script & Black

Script · Fine Line · Blackwork

Every piece is drawn by hand by Nell and composed to fit your body. Script, ornamental and blackwork tattoos.

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12.6K

@nocte.ink

Tattooing
9 yrs
Pieces completed
1,800+
From 210 client reviews
4.9 / 5

Recent guest spots

  • 2025 · Taipei
  • 2024 · Tokyo
  • 2023 · Seoul

Two guest spots abroad each year. Hong Kong dates open in advance.

A small studio mid-session

Private studio

Nocte Ink Studio

Sheung Wan, Hong Kong · Full address sent on booking

Tue–Sun, 12:00–20:00

Sample photo @haberdoedas / Unsplash

§ 01Portfolio

Selected Work

Four signature styles. Pick one, then book a consultation.

  1. 01

    Script Tattoos

    English or Chinese lettering, hand-drawn for the words and placement.

    Script lettering and a thorn crown on the upper armFine script on the back of the armVertical script along the inner forearmCursive script across the upper back
  2. 02

    Ornamental

    Filigree and ornament composed to follow the body.

    Mandala ornament between the shoulder bladesOrnamental blackwork on the back of the neckBranches and birds over the shoulder bladeBlack and grey realism eye
  3. 03

    Blackwork

    Solid black panels and blade-sharp curves.

    Neo-tribal panels down the spineBold blackwork across the shouldersBlackwork eye on the back of the hand
  4. 04

    Fine Line

    Single words and small linework, ideal for a first tattoo.

    Small fine-line landscape and letteringSingle-word fine-line script on the shoulderTiny linework on the side of the neck
§ 02Ready to tattoo

Flash Sheets

Finished designs, ready to tattoo. Each one is tattooed once — first come, first served.

Cutting out a fine-line flash sheet
01Fine-line sheet
Inking a design by hand in a sketchbook
02Drawn by hand
Flash sheets laid out on a studio table
03Flash day table
Artist at work, black and white
04Drawing day
§ 03Healing

Fresh, Then Healed

Drag to compare a fresh tattoo with the fully healed result.

A settled, healed black and grey piece
Linework in progress on the forearm
FreshHealed

Sample photo: @aykanakus / Unsplash · @nkalil / Unsplash

§ 04Reviews

Client Words

Rated 4.9 / 5 across 210 client reviews.

  1. Vertical script along the inner forearm
    Incredibly clean lines, still crisp three months on. Careful from the first sketch to the last pass.

    Mr Chan · Forearm script

  2. Mandala ornament between the shoulder blades
    I was nervous about my first tattoo. Nell explained every step and it was far more comfortable than I expected.

    Ms Leung · Shoulder-blade mandala

  3. Bold blackwork across the shoulders
    I got the design the day before, had time to adjust it, and the result is exactly what I wanted.

    Mr Wong · Back blackwork

§ 05Pricing

Rates & Deposit

Priced by size and placement. These are starting prices; you get an exact quote after the consultation.

Small fine-line landscape and lettering

01

Small & Fine Line

From HK$800

Up to about 5 cm

  • Single words and small linework
  • Flash designs available
  • About 1 hour
Neo-tribal panels down the spine

03

Full-Day Session

HK$8,800 / day

About 6 hours

  • Large pieces — back, ribs, sleeves
  • Can be split across sessions
  • Deposit secures the date

Before You Book

  1. 01

    Your design is sent the day before the appointment.

  2. 02

    A HK$500 deposit secures your date. Reschedule once for free with 48 hours’ notice.

  3. 03

    Priced by size and placement, with an exact quote after the consultation.

  4. 04

    Avoid alcohol the night before. It thins the blood and slows healing.

§ 06Booking

Book a Consultation

Fill in the details below. We reply within 24 hours with a quote and available dates.

  • ✧ Idea or references
  • ✧ Placement
  • ✧ Approximate size (cm)
  • ✧ Availability
Inking a design by hand in a sketchbook
Sample photo@kwami_heude_50 / Unsplash
Style

Demo form: nothing is sent.