Handpoke tattoos are a manual way to tattoo which involves lightly poking ink into the skin by hand with a needle. I like to think of it like the difference between using a sewing machine and hand sewing.

They are just as permanent and real as machine tattoos. However, they have some differences. The process of handpoke is quieter (no buzzing machine sounds), less traumatic for the skin, and many believe that it hurts less. It also gives the artist more control over the process. On the downside, handpoke tattoos can take 3x as long as a machine. Don’t let this discourage you, getting tattooed this way can be a very healing and cathartic experience. To pass the time we can talk or listen to music.. whatever you are comfortable with!

Getting a tattoo shouldn’t have to be an uncomfortable experience that you just want to get over with. Your comfortability is the most important thing. The more comfortable someone feels the less both myself and the client will feel the need to rush. I want to take my time making sure that you are happy with the final result and the experience itself. Your boundaries are important! Voice them. Thank you for the trust.