Delicate tattoos designed with proportion, spacing, and longevity in mind.
About
Meet Vintage Ink Co.
A private tattoo atelier in Gastown specialising in fine line, custom blackwork, curated flash, and consultation-led custom design.
A studio with one foot in the past and the other in the present.
At Vintage Ink Co., traditional tattoo symbolism, antique visual references, and a collector's appreciation for craft shape every appointment. The studio balances discipline and atmosphere in equal measure: fine lines when restraint matters, blackwork when drama belongs on the body, and consultations that feel considered rather than transactional.
The studio aesthetic draws from dark wood, brass, old print ephemera, framed flash sheets, and warm shadows. It feels vintage chic without slipping into costume, and modern without losing edge.
Every detail — from the lighting to the booking flow to the way references are discussed — is designed to make clients feel informed, inspired, and confident before the machine ever touches skin.
Graphic pieces developed from references, themes, folklore, or collector-led ideas.
Single-use supplies, clear aftercare, and a more intimate experience than a typical walk-in shop.
Designed for thoughtful custom work, not rushed intake or generic appointment slots.
The Studio
Dark woods, framed flash, brass accents, and the quiet confidence of a room with a point of view.
The space behind Vintage Ink Co. feels more atelier than storefront: low lighting, collected artwork, warm materials, and an atmosphere that feels cinematic without being theatrical. It is the kind of studio clients remember, photograph, and trust instantly.
The Artists
The hands behind the work.
Every artist at the studio brings a distinct point of view — a personal visual language shaped by years of deliberate practice.
Shane Smith
Owner/Operator
Shane proudly brings almost 20 years of experience to Vintage Ink Co. As founder and visionary he puts every ounce of heart and soul into the work and the location
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