Traditional Tattoos in Melbourne
Bold lines, solid black and colour that holds. Classic old-school traditional work by Fitzroy's award-winning artists.
Traditional work from the studio
Real tattoos, healed and photographed in our Fitzroy studio.
Why book your traditional tattoo at Umbra
01
This is a style you don't fake
Heavy outlines and solid colour packing leave nowhere to hide. Our artists have spent years getting it right.
02
Ages like nothing else
Bold line, solid black, simple shapes. Done properly a traditional piece still reads clean thirty years on. That is the whole point of the style.
03
Custom, or classic flash
Got an idea? We draw it around you. Prefer something straight off the wall? Ask about our flash. Your call.
04
A proper space to sit in
Big, bright Fitzroy studio, not a cramped back room. Bold pieces take time, and the room makes it easy.
BOOKING YOUR TATTOO IS SIMPLE
1
Tell us your idea
Book a consult online or send an enquiry with your concept, references and placement.
2
We design it
Your artist draws a custom piece and confirms style, size, colour and a fixed quote.
3
Secure your spot
A deposit locks in your date (and comes off your final price).
4
Get tattooed
Turn up, relax, and leave with a bold piece you'll love for life.
Ready for your traditional piece?
Book a consult online, or send us your idea and we'll get you a quote today.
FAQs
Does a traditional tattoo age well?
Better than anything else. Heavy outlines and solid colour are built to stay readable for decades, which is exactly why traditional has never gone away.
What's the difference between traditional and neo-traditional?
Traditional (old-school) is bold and simple, think daggers, roses, swallows. Neo-traditional keeps those bold lines but adds more detail, shading and colour. Not sure which suits your idea? We'll steer you.
Colour or black and grey?
Both work. Classic old-school colour is the signature look, but bold black and grey traditional hits just as hard. Your artist will call it with you.
Can you design a fully custom piece?
Always. Bring an idea, a reference, a placement, and we'll draw it around you. Prefer something ready to go? We've got flash too. Either way it's proper artwork, done right.
How many sessions will I need?
Small pieces, usually one sit. Bigger work and sleeves get split across sessions, we'll map it with your quote.
Do I need a deposit?
Yes, a small deposit confirms your booking and is deducted from your final price.
Where are you?
We're in 395-397 Gore Street Fitzroy, a bright gallery studio near Johnston and Brunswick Streets.