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The journal

Notes from the bench — aftercare, the craft, and the stories behind the ink.

How blackwork ages over ten years

How blackwork ages over ten years

We revisited five clients a decade on. Here's what holds, what softens, and how to plan for it.

Why we draw every piece by hand

Why we draw every piece by hand

Stencils have their place — but a custom line drawn for your body is what makes a tattoo yours alone.

The first two weeks, done right

The first two weeks, done right

A day-by-day guide to healing your tattoo so the line stays crisp and the color stays true.

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