Ironbound
Single-needle

Fine-Line

Delicate single-needle work — thin, precise lines and quiet, minimal compositions.

Fine-Line tattoo example

Fine-line is the whisper of the book: single-needle precision, thread-thin lines, and minimal shading. It suits botanicals, script, micro-realism, and small symbolic pieces where elegance and restraint do the work. We set realistic expectations on healing and longevity for the most delicate line weights.

Popular motifs

  • Botanical & floral
  • Micro-script
  • Constellations
  • Tiny animals
  • Symbolic minimal
Sits well on
Inner armSternumAnkleBehind earSpine

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Specialists

Artists in Fine-line

Iris NakamuraBooking open
Resident · Fine-line

Iris Nakamura

Fine-lineLettering

Small and quiet, done right. I will always tell you the truth about line weight and longevity before we start.

Min $140 · $170/hrPortfolio
Sage BellamyGuest artist
Guest · Blackwork & Fine-line

Sage Bellamy

BlackworkFine-line

I love the overlap of ornamental blackwork and fine-line — heavy pattern with quiet, precise detail inside it.

Min $150 · $190/hrPortfolio
On the wall

Fine-line flash

Style
Fine-lineRepeatableFern Sprig — Fine-line flash by Iris Nakamura
Fern SprigIris Nakamura · 2–3 in$160
Fine-lineRepeatableCrescent & Stars — Fine-line flash by Iris Nakamura
Crescent & StarsIris Nakamura · 2 in$150
Fine-lineAvailableWildflower Stem — Fine-line flash by Sage Bellamy
Wildflower StemSage Bellamy · 3 in$170

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Consults are free in studio or by video; a deposit is required to hold a tattoo appointment and is applied to your final total.