Mara Voss
Blackwork & dotwork · $170/hr
Mara builds heavy blackwork and dotwork that heals like print. If you want contrast that never washes out, start here.
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Tattoo studio · Queen West, Toronto · 18+
Iron & Ink
Blackwork, fine line, traditional, and geometric — custom work only, drawn for your body and built to heal sharp. No clip art. No shortcuts. No regrets.
1187 Queen St W, TorontoTue–Sat · Walk-ins when chairs are open
The studio
Drawn here. Healed for life.
IRON & INK opened on Queen West in 2019 with one rule: every piece is drawn for the person wearing it. No catalogue clip art, no copying someone else's tattoo off a screen — you bring the idea, we draw it properly.
Four resident artists, four distinct styles, one standard: lines that stay lines. Single-use everything, hospital-grade sterilisation, and a free touch-up on every piece within six months.
2019
Est. Queen West
4
Resident artists
6,200+
Pieces tattooed
Styles & rates
Pick your weapon
Tap a style for what's included. Not sure which artist fits? Book a free consultation and we'll match you.
Single-use needles, opened in front of you. Every time, no exceptions.
Resident artists
Choose your artist
Tap an artist to see their style, rate, and what a session includes — then book with them directly.
Jules Renard
Fine line & minimal · $150/hr
Jules specialises in single-needle fine line — script, botanicals, and small pieces with impossibly clean hairlines.
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Duke Callahan
American traditional · $160/hr
Fourteen years of bold lines and classic motifs. Duke runs Flash Fridays and still draws every custom piece by hand first.
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Sana Iqbal
Geometric & ornamental · $165/hr
Sana maps mandalas and geometric work digitally, then fits the symmetry to your body before a single line is tattooed.
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Guest artists rotate monthly — follow the flash wall in studio for who's next.
Flash & healed work
Off the wall, onto skin
Healed & happy
Word on Queen West
Before you book
Straight answers
Do I need to be 18?
Yes — 18 or older, no exceptions, and we check government photo ID at your appointment. We do not tattoo minors, with or without parental consent.
How does the deposit work?
Every booking takes a deposit ($50–$200 depending on size, shown in the estimator above). It comes off your final price. Reschedule free with 48 hours' notice; late cancellations forfeit the deposit — chairs are limited and artists draw for your slot.
Can I just walk in?
When a chair is open, yes — small pieces and flash are perfect walk-in work. Fridays are Flash Fridays: first come, first served, from the flash wall. For custom or large work, book ahead so your artist can draw for you.
Will it hurt? And how do I look after it?
It feels like a scratch — sharper in some spots, easy in others, and your artist checks in throughout. You will leave with the piece wrapped, a full aftercare sheet, and a healing check at four weeks. Keep it clean, moisturised, and out of the sun while it heals.
Can you cover up an old tattoo?
Often, yes. Book a cover-up consultation — your artist will look at the existing piece in person, talk through what will actually cover it (usually darker and larger), and draw options before you commit.
What should I do before my session?
Sleep, eat a real meal, hydrate, and skip alcohol for 24 hours. Wear something that gives easy access to the area. Bring your ID — and reference images if you have them; they help the conversation, even though your design will be drawn fresh for you.
Book a session
Claim your chair
Pick a size and get an honest estimate before you commit — final quote is confirmed free at consultation, once your artist sees placement and detail.