Tattoo Blog

Tony Malo: Tattooist, Musician, and Artist

Tony Malo, also known as Toni Malo, was a man driven by creativity and passion. His wide-ranging interests took him from tattooing...

Tattoo Removal Methods Used by Tattooists in the Late 1800s and Early 20th Century

Tattoos have been part of human history for thousands of years, used for personal expression, spiritual meaning,...

Was the Horograph the First Clockwork Tattoo Machine?

Could a Victorian stencil-making tool have inspired the modern tattoo machine? The Horograph, designed by Newton Wilson & Co. 144 High Holborn,...

The Life, Legacy, and Mysteries of Prince Giolo: The Painted Prince of Southeast Asia

The story of Prince Giolo (Jeoly) intertwines intrigue, tragedy, and exploitation, serving as a vivid reflection...

Redditch Needles: The Hidden Backbone of Tattoo History

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine stepping into the shadowy world of the late 1800s. The hum of early electric tattoo machines vibrates...

A Golden Age of Tattoo Transfers

By the early 1900s, a wave of British tattoo artists had embraced the electric tattooing revolution with fervor. The commercial benefits were undeniable: quicker tattooing...

A Sign of Respect: The Importance of Calling It a Tattoo Machine

Calling a tattoo machine a "gun" may seem like a minor detail, but it carries deeper implications and can be disrespectful to professional...

You Want to Know the True Story Behind Bug Pin Tattoo Needles?

You might think you know, but the real origin is surprising. Bug pin tattoo needles, essential for fine-line work, actually started...

The secret aroma of the tattoo studio
Uncovering the Mystery Behind the Strange Aroma in Tattoo Studios of the 1970s

It was 1972 when I encountered...

From Vintage Stencils to Thermal Transfers

100 Years of tattoo transfer paper making.

Edwardian tattoo supply companies,...