Known locally for its Tap-Out Tuesday deal—where clients pay a single fixed rate to sit for as many pieces or as large a design as they can manage—this Spotswood studio covers everything from tā moko and intricate black-and-grey realism to fine line work. The setup caters to custom pieces requested via an online enquiry form detailing placement and design, alongside in-store sales of aftercare products, gift vouchers, and merchandise.
Clients consistently highlight how reassuring and communicative the artists are, particularly when handling nerve-racking or deeply personal milestones. People getting spine tattoos or their first-ever ink—such as replicating a late parent's handwriting—regularly praise how comfortable and at ease the team made them feel, while those undertaking tā moko journeys commend the ongoing care and professionalism shown throughout the process. Found along South Road, it is our pick in New Plymouth for a calm, attentive studio environment when sitting for meaningful custom work or testing your endurance on a Tuesday.