Journal

Notes from the studio.

Aftercare protocols, style guides and honest advice — written by the artists, not a content farm.

Collage of New Traditional Japanese tattoos by Louisa Yu — a foo dog half-sleeve, a red hannya mask sleeve, a geisha portrait and a koi forearm piece

Style Guide29 October 2026

Why We Choose New Traditional Japanese Tattoos

Why our Singapore studio chose New Traditional Japanese tattooing: the soul of irezumi, rebuilt with bold lines and colour that stay readable for decades — and still rare in this city.

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Tattoo aftercare balm, gentle soap and bandage on linen with a cherry blossom branch

Aftercare12 January 2025

Tattoo Aftercare in Singapore's Humid Climate: A Complete Guide

Heat, sweat and 90% humidity change the rules of tattoo healing. Here is the exact aftercare routine we give every client — from day one to fully healed.

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Sketchbook with Japanese cherry blossom and wave tattoo drawings beside sumi ink brushes

Style Guide3 February 2025

Neo-Japanese, Korean Fine Line, Abstract or Anime: How to Choose Your Style

Four styles, one skin. An honest guide to how each of our signature styles ages, what it suits, and how to know which one is yours.

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Tattoo artist and client reviewing a design sketch at a wooden table during a consultation

First Tattoo8 March 2025

Getting Your First Tattoo: What to Expect, From Consultation to Healed Skin

Nervous about your first tattoo? Walk through the entire process — consultation, design, the session itself and healing — so there are no surprises.

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