What we tattoo

Styles

Between the four of us there is not much we will not take on. If you do not see your idea here, ask anyway — walk in any day we are open, or book a free consult.

Japanese samurai mask and tiger full sleeve tattoo in black, grey and red by Reed Drury at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA

Japanese

Dragons, koi, snakes, tigers and foo dogs. Built to read from across the room and to sit right on the body — sleeves, backs, full body suits.

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American traditional chest piece with an eagle, anchor and Homeward Bound banner by Reed Drury at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA

American Traditional

Bold line, solid black, limited color. The stuff that still looks like a tattoo in thirty years — and the best place to start if it is your first.

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Neo traditional mallard duck forearm tattoo in green, brown and gold with a red halo by Reed Drury at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA

Neo Traditional

Traditional structure with more rendering and a wider palette. Animals, portraits, botanicals and ornamental framing.

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Black and grey reaper on horseback over a pile of skulls, tattooed on an upper arm by Josh Espenschied at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA

Black & Grey

Smooth grey wash and heavy contrast — realism, statuary, religious imagery and dark illustrative work.

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Fine line rose tattoo by Joel at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA

Fine Line

Delicate single-needle work — script, botanicals, small placements. Drawn so it still holds up as it settles.

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Black and grey stippled illustrative gnome with mushrooms and a snail, tattooed on an arm by Josh Espenschied at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA

Illustrative

Drawn like a print, tattooed like a tattoo. Bring us the weird one — we like the weird one.

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Cover-Ups

Most things can be covered. Some need lightening first. Either way we will tell you honestly what it takes — send a photo and we will look at it before you come in.

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