Black Inks

Tried and true since 1990, BLK is a true staple in the tattoo industry. Get back to the basics with Dynamic Color Black tattoo ink. BLK original black tattoo ink is a true black with a long-lasting, deep finish. Dark as night, this black ink is ideal for outlining and shading. Formulated with an incredibly smooth flow rate, our tattoo pigments are up to any task, from precise linework to fine dot work.

Proudly made in the USA, our black ink is noted as having some of the most impressive pigment content on the market. This high impact ink is easily wiped clean from the skin to allow for maximum work rate and a cleaner canvas. With Dynamic Color black ink on your needle, the only limit is your own imagination.

Dynamic Black Tattoo Ink - best black in the game, tried and true since 1990.

Proudly made in the USA, our black ink is noted as having some of the most impressive pigment content on the market. This high impact ink is easily wiped clean from the skin to allow for maximum work rate and a cleaner canvas. With Dynamic Color black ink on your needle, the only limit is your own imagination.

This ink is part of the Lining and Shading Set, the Latin Black Scale Set and the Rob Richardson Blackfriars Grey Wash Set.

This is Eternal Ink’s original lining black formula. A time-proven lining black.

True Black is a very rich deep black, used as an all purpose black for artists who want a little more in their contrasts from line work and shading to solid colour. A little thicker and heavier then the Outlining ink. Less fluid and in between the shading colour Pitch Black and Legendary Outlining ink in black concentration.

Eternal Ink presents MAXX BLACK ... a maximum-black tattoo ink pigment. After more than 2 years of research, development and testing they have perfected the blackest-of-black tattoo pigments. This is the ideal pigment for lining, for script, for shading and for all styles of black work.

Eternal Ink’s thickest black ink in their line-up. Consistency is perfect for packing black into large areas with excellent saturation.

Please note that Triple Black is not intended to be used for line work.

Kuro Sumi is the absolute blackest pigment in the tattoo industry and has the highest pigment content out of any black ink on the market, with the best flow rate.

Originally formulated in Japan comes the formula and ingredients for a truly safe and amazing tattoo ink. Give your tattoos the ink they deserve. Now made in the USA, these formulas incorporate organic elements, and are vegan friendly. Kuro Sumi ink is made from the best stuff on Earth and will truly dazzle your customers with extraordinary results.

Fast flowing, glycerine free black ink.

Panthera's Tribal XXX is their darkest black ever. Its molecular formula guarantees a deep and velvety black that once healed will remain the same colour as the first day. This ink is ideal for all fills but can also be used to draw solid and sharp lines. Thanks to its very high concentration of pigments it is resistant to light and guarantees unparalleled healing.

All Panthera inks are sterilised with gamma rays and are certified according to EU regulations.

Panthera Tribal XXX is available in 150ml.

Produced in Italy.

With Intenze's staple black ink, True Black, there is little need for a different foundational black for lining or solid areas. Intenze combined the best of both worlds and created the most perfect standard black tattoo ink on the market.

This ink is part of the 12 colour Primary Set #1.

StarBrite Black Outliner is a true complete solid black that is perfect for developing smooth lines in the skin. This colour is a very versatile black, while it works amazing as an outliner it also offers even more in its ability to shade as a grey wash.

A special blend of tattoo ink created by the world renowned tattoo artists Franco Viscovi and Jack Rudy.  Together they worked to provide an ink line that performs like the drawing inks used in the industry with one important thing in mind: this ink is actually made for tattooing.  With the same fluidity as those drawing inks, the Nocturnal Tattoo Inks are darker and shade even smoother.  No harsh chemical solvents are used in this ink. Nocturnal Ink is manufactured by Eternal Ink.

This Talens Black Drawing Ink is specifically designed for drawing purposes. For refined and exact drawing work, it can be thinned with water and is very lightfast and waterproof once dry. Can be applied with brush, drawing-pen, technical drawing-pen and airbrush. Although used in the tattoo industry for years, this ink is not for tattooing and this is stated on the label.

• Size: 490ml
• Manufactured by Royal Talens

The perfect shade of black for outlining the tattoo.

Jet Black Outliner has a tiny, blue tint to it after the tattoo has been healed but is very dark and consistent. Lining with this colour is smooth and simple to get into the skin without the ink splattering all over the place. If you are looking for a thin lining ink with dark lines, then this is the one for you. Along with all the above, you will also see that Jet Black Outliner heals super quick, natural, and clean making it an all around nice black to use. This colour will go over cover-ups with ease making it almost like the old one was not even there. You can add more water to this black and make it more of a grey wash for lighter areas.

The black tatau ink that has passed the test of time. Intenze teamed up with the Suluape Tatau family of Samoa to create a tattoo ink so perfect for tribal tattoos that you'd think it was crafted by the Samoans themselves. Now you can also trust that the ink is safe and reliable as well as beautifully dark and easy to use.

Suluape Black tattoo ink comes in a 1 oz and 17 oz bottle and is intended to give you the maximum richness and detail that you've come to expect from Intenze Tattoo Inks.

A special blend of tattoo ink created by the world renowned tattoo artists Franco Viscovi and Jack Rudy.  Together they worked to provide an ink line that performs like the drawing inks used in the industry with one important thing in mind: this ink is actually made for tattooing.  With the same fluidity as those drawing inks, the Nocturnal Tattoo Inks are darker and shade even smoother.  No harsh chemical solvents are used in this ink. Nocturnal Ink is manufactured by Eternal Ink.

Dynamic are proud to present their first Dynamic Color artist collaborative ink. This labour of love has been 2 years in the making. Dynamic Color, along with world renowned tattoo artist, entrepreneur, and fine artist Joaquin Ganga bring you Ganga Black x Dynamic. His style has transcended borders, as he has taken his work around the world from Spain to the USA.
Ganga is well known internationally for tattooing celebrities such as Drake, Lebron James, Post Malone, and Odell Beckham Jr. to name a few. As a career long user of Dynamic, it only made sense that Ganga would look to Dynamic to partner on his newest endeavour. Ganga Black x Dynamic is a custom formulated black that goes in smooth and heals bold and dark. As Spain is so near and dear to Ganga, it was most important to him that this product be completely REACH compliant for use throughout Europe and beyond while still having the quality and consistency of the original formula.
With a much cooler tone and a more matte finish than the original formula, Ganga Black x Dynamic is specifically formulated for black and grey portrait work. The smooth gradients of shading produced when this ink is used as a wash is custom tailored to Ganga’s style of hyper-realism. You can check out more of Ganga’s work on IG @gangatattoo

Proudly made in the USA, our black ink is noted as having some of the most impressive pigment content on the market. This high impact ink is easily wiped clean from the skin to allow for maximum work rate and a cleaner canvas. With Dynamic Color black ink on your needle, the only limit is your own imagination.

Strengthen your shading game with Triple Blackout — the boldest black designed for greater dimension in your tattoos. in your tattoos. With a glycerine free formulation, this ink inserts smoothly into the skin for excellent distribution and shading.

Pair Triple Blackout with Blackout to create the ultimate duo for intense black shading and outlining.

Tribal Black is a very, thick black that is perfect for any type of tribal work or when you want to darken any colour. It will saturate the skin with the blackest tones possible and is great when doing any type of cover ups. In addition to being a solid black, it is also very good for bumping up the contrast in full colour pieces where a deeper black is needed. You can also add water to this pigment and make it more of a greywash tone that you may need. This colour is one of StarBrite's top sellers that will come in handy when doing any type of tattoo work.

This ink is a part of the Living Dead Set and the Solar Set.

BJ BETTS AND INTENZE FOUNDER, MARIO BARTH, HAVE JOINED FORCES ONCE AGAIN TO BRING YOU THE MOST INNOVATIVE SHADING SERIES ON THE MARKET.

The Formula 23 Shading Series includes Dark, Medium, and Light shading colours - the perfect complement to BJ Betts' original lining formula.

Whether you're emulating BJ Betts' renowned style or adapting them to your current style, these inks promise to elevate your tattoo shading and take your work to the next level.

10oz bottle.

This black is super dense and stays solid. A pure concentrate tone. Not for lining or using uncut.

StarBrite Turbo Black is one of the blackest blacks on the planet, the black hole of black. It heals with a rich blue tint, so if you want a black that holds the way you put it in the skin - this is it.

The two heavy weights of the industry, INKED Magazine and World Famous, have come together to bring you the blackest of black inks. This REACH compliant product is here to help you make your tattoo game LIMITLESS.

Create the deepest dimensions and tightest linework with BLK.

“Think black on black. Not even light can escape it.”
- Sam Hajar, Creative Director of INKED Magazine

A versatile deep-black drawing ink for making pen-and-ink or washed drawings and for covering large areas. It is fast-drying and waterproof when dry. Indian Ink can be used with dip pens, drawing and ruling pens, air brushes and paint brushes. It gives an attractive, deep black result through a maximum pigment concentration and can be thinned with water. Although used in the tattoo industry for years, this ink is not for tattooing and this is stated on the label.

• 490ml bottle

A thinner black that works great for outlining and darkening tones.

This ink is part of the 16 Colour Set #2 and the Latin Black Scale Set.

Pelikan is well known for their pigments and due to its non-fade quality and thin consistency, Pelikan Drawing Ink is a unique product. Although used in the tattoo industry for years, this ink is not for tattooing and this is stated on the label.

• Thin consistency for drawing and painting
• Especially suitable for drawing pens and brushes
• Manufactured by Pelikan in Germany

Dynamic Black Tattoo Ink - best black in the game, tried and true since 1990.

A new twist on an old classic. Specifically formulated to comply with the 2022 European regulations, this REACH compliant ink does not disappoint The ultra smooth, super rich black has the same consistency and goodness as our tried and true OG black with a slightly more matte finish. Great for lining and packing in solid ultra dark black areas. When mixed down for washes it creates a smooth almost pastel finish.

Ideal for lining, this is a great all-around black ink. Uses our ground-breaking formula for the darkest and easiest to use black.

All Pitch Black inks mix smoothly with Eternal Ink colors for an ever wider range of color tones.

Extremely concentrated. Ideal for packing, shading, mixing shades, and creating grey washes. Uses our ground-breaking formula for the darkest and easiest to use black.

All Pitch Black inks mix smoothly with Eternal Ink colors for an ever wider range of color tones.

Black Gold is a high quality black tattoo ink that guarantees an exceptional result. Its unique formula has been developed with natural fruit-derived ingredients, without the addition of chemical preservatives, making it safe for use on the skin.
Its special formulation ensures faster healing and greater color intensity, resulting in a deep and long-lasting black that does not tend to turn blue. This tattoo ink is ideal for professional tattoo artists who want to achieve a stunning yield and superior performance when creating artwork on the skin.
Panthera Ink tattoo ink represents excellence in the production of high quality tattoo inks. Each stage of production follows the strictest safety standards, from the selection of raw materials to the production and sterilization of the ink.
The ink is sterilized using gamma ray technology, ensuring greater safety and reducing the risk of infection. Thanks to stringent quality control procedures, every batch of ink produced is tested to ensure the highest quality and safety.
Panthera Ink is the result of research and development by Panthera Ink laboratories and is produced using only pharmaceutical grade raw materials, to guarantee a safe, reliable and very high quality ink.
This tattoo ink is suitable for all types of tattoos and can be used with any application technique. Thanks to its bacteriological safety and superior quality, Panthera Ink represents the ideal choice for tattoo professionals who wish to offer their clients the best quality and maximum safety.
Absence of carcinogenic substances, compliant with current European legislation

Panthera Light Sumy is a special pigment formulation created specifically to blend.

The Light Sumy is used for lighter and veiled shades and is lighter than the Panthera Dark Sumy.

All our inks are sterilized with gamma rays and have MSDS

Panthera Light Sumy is available in 150ml and 30ml sizes.

Produced in Italy.

 

Panthera Dark Sumy is a special pigment formulation created specifically to blend.

The Dark Sumy is used for stronger and safer shades and is darker than the Panthera Light Sumy.

All our inks are sterilized with gamma rays and have MSDS

Panthera Dark Sumy is available in 150ml and 30ml sizes.

Produced in Italy.

 

A black tattoo ink so dark it's like staring into an abyss. From the Bob Tyrrell Advanced Black & Grey Series.

• Bottle Size: 8oz
• Best for lining, shading, heavy saturation and blackouts

Allegory Ultra Blak offers the same smooth consistent blend as their standard Blak, but now in their most concentrated formula to date. This premier ink is for artists who are looking to take their craft to the next level.

This rich black ink comes in a 8oz pet clear squat Boston round bottle. Each bottle is heat sealed with a tamper resistant twist-dispensing top.

Detroit put a nation on wheels and rolled them through a lifetime of memories. Lost summer days, chrome polish, pocket change for a burger and a few gallons of gas for cruising. Life wasn’t always easy, but a V8 would definitely make it fast and fun. The Motor City Ink Set is a flashback to Detroit speed. Here are 12 tattoo hues inspired by vintage sheet metal fantasies, high gloss paint and all the reckless joys of a fine ride.

Jess Yen’s tattoo art blends elements of realism and materialism into one fluid image. Eternal Ink worked with Master Yen to produce 22 stunning ink hues that capture the intensity and majesty of oriental tattoo art. Each colour has been formulated for traditional and tebori tattoo styles. All bottles are 2 oz.

This ink is part of the 4 colour Gorsky's Sinful Spring Set.

The dark black you already love.

1oz bottle

The M Series, designed by Mike Devries and Mario Rosenau, is formulated for portrait work, realism, and monochromatic tattoos. The series features an assortment of portrait tones that were designed to compliment each other. Mixing them on the fly will get you amazing results for your skin tones as well for other elements in your work.

This ink is part of the 4 colour Gorsky's Sinful Spring Set.

*Best Before Date: November 2023*  1oz bottle

Bowery Black tattoo ink matched by tattoo legend Bowery Stan Moskowitz to be the true colour that he used while tattooing down on the Bowery.

Our newest addition to the Pitch Black ink line: Pitch Black Gray Wash. Utilizing our ground-breaking formula for the darkest and easiest to use black comes Pitch Black Gray Wash, a 5-value range of pre-mixed washes to give you maximum control for the smoothest gradients and darkest heal of any gray wash to date. If you are a fan of Pitch Black, or just want your black and gray tattoos to heal to their maximum potential – this is the ideal addition to your blackwork palette. Pairs perfectly with Pitch Black Lining and Concentrate. All Pitch Black inks mix smoothly with Eternal Ink colours for an ever wider range of colour tones.

Save time on your setups, and step up your gray wash game by going Pitch Black.

Set features 5 pigments:

• X-Light Grey Wash
• Light Grey Wash
• Medium Grey Wash
• Dark Grey Wash
• X-Dark Grey Wash

Available in 1oz, 2oz and 4oz

A thinner formulation of Maxx Black mixed perfectly for lining.

1oz bottle

The Levgen Signature Series brings a fresh viewpoint to the Eternal Ink spectrum of colours. Tattoo artist, Eugene Knysh (Levgen) has selected a set of Eternal Ink colours that capture the vibrant intensity seen in his art. Levgen evolved his palette colour-by-colour from Eternal Ink pigments. For his signature series, he gathered together 12 foundation colours used to produce a stunning and colour-saturated level of realism in tattoo art. Levgen's creativity extended to renaming the ink hues to match his aesthetic approach to colour.

*Best Before March 2024* 2oz

Eternal - Pitch Black Gray Wash Medium 

Our newest addition to the Pitch Black ink line: Pitch Black Gray Wash. Utilizing our ground-breaking formula for the darkest and easiest to use black comes Pitch Black Gray Wash, a 5-value range of pre-mixed washes to give you maximum control for the smoothest gradients and darkest heal of any gray wash to date. If you are a fan of Pitch Black, or just want your black and gray tattoos to heal to their maximum potential – this is the ideal addition to your blackwork palette. Pairs perfectly with Pitch Black Lining and Concentrate. All Pitch Black inks mix smoothly with Eternal Ink colors for an ever wider range of color tones.

Save time on your setups, and step up your gray wash game by going Pitch Black.

Available in 1oz, 2oz and 4oz