Martial Art Ink

Martial Art Ink: a tattoo and piercing studio in Arbroath

Martial Art Ink is a tattoo and piercing studio based at 17 Keptie Street in Arbroath. Its own presentation describes it as a studio built by women who lead with confidence, creativity and respect, and states that women lead the way there while everyone is respected and welcome. The studio frames its work around the idea that all bodies, all identities and all stories have a place in its chairs.

Custom and flash tattoo work

The studio's offer covers custom designs and flash designs. For custom pieces, clients can bring a brief or reference photographs, and the artists develop a design that fits the client's style. The studio also states that it sometimes turns a client's own drawings into tattoos. The range of work explicitly includes both small designs and full sleeves.

Cover-ups and reworks of existing tattoos

Martial Art Ink handles cover-ups and reworks of tattoos described as dodgy, old or faded. According to the studio, these services can either give existing ink a new life or remove it visually altogether, depending on whether the client wants to refresh what is already there or start fresh.

Piercings and jewellery

Piercings are performed with ASTM F-136 jewellery, and the studio notes that it offers a range of upgrade options for clients who want something more decorative. For lobe piercings, the studio sets the minimum age at 8.

Additional services listed

Beyond tattoo and piercing appointments, the studio's site lists gift cards, a shop, a loyalty scheme and a referral scheme among its sections. It also publishes information pages on who the studio is, what clients can expect, what to wear, aftercare and frequently asked questions.

Booking and contact

Appointments are handled through a booking request, and the studio also provides a contact form that asks how the enquirer heard about the business. The studio invites clients to leave reviews on Trustpilot.