About Studio Fineline Manly Tattoo
(Formerly free spirit tattoo)
The Studio Fineline Manly team are professional artists who love what they do, and are committed to giving you the best tattoo experience possible.
Whether it’s your first tattoo or you’re a returning customer – you’re always welcome to drop in for a free consultation to see what our artists can do for you!
Studio Fineline also offers the highest quality piercings on the Northern Beaches, and has the most up-to-date tattoo laser removal technology available.
Call us for more information on +61 2 8966 9663
Book in now via Instagram @studiofinelinemanly
We are based out of Manly, but we welcome clients from all around the world. Fine line tattoos are one of our specialities, but we welcome all styles of tattooing, from traditional Japanese tattoos to realistic portraits, we can create the tattoo of your choice.
Even if you don’t have much of an idea to start with, we can help bring ideas together and create the perfect tattoo for you.
We are also highly experienced in covering up old tattoos or even bringing them back to life.
Appointments can be made by visiting us in person, by phone or via email. All appointments will require a deposit which comes off the cost of the tattoo.
We can offer walk ins but we recommend making an appointment.
We are on Instagram: @studiofinelinemanly
Are you planning to get your first tattoo? Finding the right studio that meets your requirements and puts you at ease can be challenging. At Studio Fineline, we try to create as comfortable an environment possible. Our main priority is to enhance your tattooing experience by providing a relaxed and stress-free environment. Whether you are getting a tattoo, laser removal, or piercing, our experienced professionals will go above and beyond to meet your needs.
We are based in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, but we have countless satisfied customers that travel from all around Australia and abroad to be tattooed with us at Studio Fineline.
Feel free to contact us for more information.
Instagram: @studiofinelinemanly
Phone: 02 8966 9663
Friendly tattoo studio in Manly, NSW
Jason Kousal – Owner
Lachlan – Resident Artist
Lachlan is a senior artist at Studio Fineline and is known for his precise linework. He specialises in fine line tattoos and black & grey style tattoos. Lachlan also loves doing Japanese, American traditional, anime and realism tattoos
Ruby – Resident Artist
Ruby is one of our resident artists that is incredibly talented at illustrative style tattoos. Her originality is clear to see throughout her vast collection of flash designs. Ruby is also a talented portrait and realism artist, but also does many other styles such as fine line and traditional.
“WORLD CLASS TATTOOS AND A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I book an appointment? Can I do it online?
Bookings can be made in person, by phone, online via email or social media.
Feel free to message us on Instagram @studiofinelinemanly
Our artists also manage their own bookings if you would like to book directly with them;
Jason @Jasontatz
Lachlan @lwoodstattoo
Ruby @ohredman_
Will you draw up my design beforehand so i can see it?
Generally we will start to draw up a design a couple of days before the appointment and it will be ready to see upon your arrival. We take detailed notes of what you want so any changes can be made on the day. We would love to draw designs up much earlier but due to the busy workload and the amounts of drawings we have to do this is the only way we can work. We do not usually send copies of the finished design beforehand as in the past people have cancelled appointments and kept the designs.
I’m thinking about getting a tattoo. Do you have any advice for me?
Many people are getting tattooed at the moment, to be part of the fashionable elite or to copy their favourite celebrity. People who get fad tattoos often regret it when the fad is over. Personally, I have seen many trends come and go and my advice is to look a little deeper.
We live and breathe tattoos and we have seen all the pictures you show us that you have found on Google or Pinterest! We are not hear to steal other peoples work or just copy what you bring us, so any design that you find online we will recreate it in our own way. We are not photocopiers.
Ultimately it is about making you happy with the tattoo that you have rather than just what we want to do, but we do try and create a rapport and work together to give you something that not everyone else has.
Tattooing is a unique opportunity for self-expression. Use it wisely.
How old do I have to be to get a tattoo?
We have a strict over 18 policy. You must be over 18 years of age and have a valid ID (driving licence or passport). If we’re not convinced that you’re over 18 or you have no ID, then no tattoo.
How much is a sleeve?
You might as well walk into a car showroom and ask how much is a car… This is impossible to say as everything is done by time and each sleeve is its own beast with different levels of detail, no two are the same.
Can i design my own tattoo?
Again to use an analogy, this is like walking into a good restaurant and asking to cook your own meal… This is what we do day in day out, if you have drawn something yourself we would insist on letting us redraw it so it meets our standards. This may seem unfair to some but each tattoo we do carries our reputation and we need to make sure it is the best it can be. There are some exceptions to this though, for instance if someones child has drawn a picture and a parent wants it recreated.
But my parent or guardian said I could get one and said they’d accompany me!
That’s not a question and it’s still no. We do not perform tattoos on people who are younger than 18 years of age and if you find someone who will do it for you, firstly, I would suggest you think twice and secondly, they would be breaking the law as it is illegal to tattoo anyone under the age of 18.
Do you have any rules regarding the studio?
Yes! Please respect the rules in a tattoo studio. The rules are – no smoking, no kids and no booze. You need to also make a note of the deposit policy. These rules may seem petty, but they are there for a reason. Show some respect and you’ll get some back. Plus, mobile phones to be switched off at all times in the working area. We also request that you do not bring more than one person with you to your appointment as this can distract us from focusing on you and giving you the best tattoo possible.
Do you accept debit cards, credit cards or PayPal?
Ways to pay: Cash, PayPal or by Bank Transfer.
What is your hygiene policy?
As previously stated, it’s our policy to uphold the high standards of work and hygiene that you would come to expect to find in the new millennium, without ever forgetting the customs and traditions of our noble art form’s past. Our hygiene policy is what you would expect to find in any tattoo studio.
All equipment is used once and disposable, with all immediate surfaces disinfected thoroughly. Also, a certificate showing registration with the local health authority should be on display. If it is not, walk out!
If in doubt about the hygiene procedure in any studio, don’t be shy, ask! If a tattooist or staff member at a studio is not willing to explain how things are done, including us, walk out and find someone who will!
