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Flash & custom

Ways to get tattooed

Custom pieces drawn just for you, flash ready to go, and quiet freehand handpoke. Here is how each one works, and how to book it with our artists.

Custom

Something bespoke, made for you

A custom tattoo is designed especially for you. Bring an idea, a theme, a few references or even just a feeling, and your artist will draw something original to fit your body and the placement you have in mind.

Custom work usually starts with a chat so there is time to get the concept right. Because each artist draws in their own style, choosing the right artist for your idea is the most important first step.

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Custom fine line black and grey tattoo of a figure among water lilies, made at Best Friends Club
Custom, made for one person. Fine line black and grey, drawn to fit.

The flash board

Flash, ready to go

Flash is pre drawn artwork, ready to be tattooed as it is. Our artists put together sheets of designs, from tiny stamps to bigger statement pieces. Here is the club flash board, ready for the studio's own sheets.

Sheet of little fine line ornamental stamp tattoos
Little stampsquick and sweet
Watercolour flyer announcing an Edinburgh guest spot at Best Friends Club
Guest spot flashvisiting artists too
Large fine line whale tattoo
Bigger piecesstatement flash
Ornamental fine line floral tattoo
Ornamentalfine detail
Folky colour cat and bear panel tattoo
Folky & funclub favourites
One off fine line snake tattoo
One offsgone once inked

Some flash is repeatable, some is one off. Ask your chosen artist what is currently available, or check their booking page.

Hand poked peacock feather tattoo

Handpoke

Freehand handpoke, made by hand

Handpoke is tattooing without a machine, building the design dot by dot by hand. It tends to be quiet, calm and gentle, and it gives a soft, characterful finish that many people love.

Some of our artists offer handpoke as custom or freehand work. If it is the feel you are after, mention it when you get in touch and we will match you with the right artist.

  • Quiet, considered and gentle
  • Custom, flash or freehand
  • A soft, hand made finish

Whatever you are after

Let us help you get the tattoo you want

Custom, flash or handpoke, our artists will look after you from first message to healed tattoo.

How to book