01MARCUS "INK" REED
Blackwork
Bold geometric and heavy blackwork. 12 years, zero gimmicks.
Austin, Texas · Est. 2014
Iron & Ink
Blackwork, fineline, and traditional tattooing—made with patience, drawn for one body, and built to outlive the noise.
Next openingTue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM
Shop hoursTue–Sat · 10am–8pm
IRON & INK◆AUSTIN TX◆EST. 2014◆WALK-INS BY APPOINTMENT◆◆◆◆◆
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The chairs
Artists
Pick a style, pick a hand. Every booking starts with a free 20-minute consult.
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02SOFIA VEGA
Fineline
Delicate single-needle fineline and minimal script.
03BIG RAY
Traditional
Old-school American traditional. Thick lines, saturated color.
Your chair, held
A $50 deposit holds your appointment.
Consultations are free. Paid sessions include confirmation, a 48-hour reminder, and a day-of nudge.
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Ready to tattoo
Flash
Claim a studio original or use it as a starting point. Each design is tattooed once.
I&I · 01
from $140Sacred Heart
I&I · 02
from $180Midnight Moth
I&I · 03
from $160Desert Rose
I&I · 04
from $120Lucky Seven
I&I · 05
from $150Black Moon
I&I · 06
from $220Dead Quiet
I&I · 07
from $190Swallow Home
I&I · 08
from $200Cut Through
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Choose your time
Pricing
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Talk it through
Consultation
Free20 minutes
A focused conversation to shape the concept, placement, scale, and next steps.
- — Artist recommendation
- — Placement and sizing
- — Clear price estimate
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One-and-done
Small piece
From $120Up to 2 hours
For flash, lettering, and compact custom work finished in a single visit.
- — Custom drawing or flash
- — All studio supplies
- — Aftercare guidance
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Go bigger
Full session
From $4004 hours+
Dedicated chair time for larger custom pieces, color work, and ongoing projects.
- — Custom concept work
- — Breaks as needed
- — Aftercare kit
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From the chair
Healed & happy
“Marcus took my rough geometry idea and turned it into the cleanest piece I own.”
Lena H.Geometric sigil
- Artist
- Marcus Reed
- Placement
- Forearm
“Sofia's linework is impossibly precise. The whole session felt calm and considered.”
Dana W.Wildflower stem
- Artist
- Sofia Vega
- Placement
- Inner arm
“Ray gave the design real old-school weight without losing the details I cared about.”
Owen F.Red rose
- Artist
- Big Ray
- Placement
- Upper arm
“Easy booking, clear reminders, and no awkward back-and-forth. I knew exactly what to expect.”
Priya R.Fine script
- Artist
- Sofia Vega
- Placement
- Rib
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Before your session
FAQ
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East Austin
Visit
Three chairs.
No attitude.
Come by.
Visit
118 East 6th StAustin, TX