Sunken City Ink Tattoo
4035 34th St, Lubbock, Texas, 79410

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Why Choose Sunken City Ink Tattoo?
Sunken City Ink has earned its reputation through consistently skilled artists, particularly Skip and Jay, who deliver detailed illustrative and color work that customers return for again and again. The studio maintains a clean, professional environment and demonstrates genuine care for clients, whether accommodating walk-ins or going the extra mile to help visitors.
About Sunken City Ink Tattoo
Sunken City Ink has built a solid name for itself among Lubbock tattoo shops, and the reason comes down to the artists. Ask anyone who's been inked here and the talent is what they lead with. The studio leans into illustrative work, bright color, and black and grey, and the detail people walk out with keeps them coming back. One regular put it plainly after a session with Skip: the piece was exactly what they wanted, and they were already planning the next one.
Jay's name comes up again and again around town. People talk about big back pieces done cleanly and quickly, and more than one person has mentioned how he'll squeeze folks in even on a busy day. There's a real kindness to the place too. We've heard about Jay helping an out-of-towner who just needed a hand with an existing tattoo, no strings attached.
That home-like, welcoming feel is a big part of why locals treat it as their tattoo home. On the piercing side, Vanessa and Vega have their own following. Vanessa is known for being thorough with aftercare and easy to talk to, and Vega has a gift for keeping nervous first-timers calm. The Friday the 13th specials pull people in too.
The studio itself is known for being clean and professional, with city permits posted where you can see them, and the prices are generally called fair. We'll be honest, a few folks have run into scheduling hiccups and the odd missed appointment, so pin down your booking. The overall word around Lubbock is strongly positive, and walk-ins have had good luck here as well.
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What Customers Say on Google
“This is by far my best tattoo I have got. SKIP IS THE BEST! The detail is perfect, exactly what I wanted.”
“It was very fast, everything was very neat and clean and this is definitely going to be my tattoo home.”
“Jay is a wonderful artist and his work is beautiful. Done in less than an hour and price was very reasonable.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Sunken City Ink Tattoo
Sunken City Ink Tattoo works in black and grey, illustrative, and color, with color and illustrative pieces standing out as specialties. Skip and Jay are frequently named, with Jay noted for large back pieces done cleanly and efficiently. The shop also houses Coven Piercing, with Vanessa and Vega handling piercing work alongside the tattoo artists.
Reputation signals point to a clean, professional-looking studio with city permits prominently displayed. One visitor called the space neat and clean even as a walk-in. As with any Lubbock shop, confirm current licensing and sterile practices with the Texas DSHS and the studio's own policy before booking.
Both options come up among those who've visited. Some got tattooed the same day as walk-ins, while others booked ahead for larger pieces like back tattoos with Jay. Scheduling issues have been mentioned by a few, so calling ahead to confirm same-day availability is a reasonable approach.
Yes, Coven Piercing operates out of the same location, with Vanessa and Vega both cited for skilled, friendly piercing work including cartilage, belly button, and Friday the 13th specials. Piercers are described as thorough with aftercare explanations and use quality jewelry, making this a spot for both tattoos and piercings under one roof.
The shop holds a strong reputation from 117 Google reviews, with recurring praise for skilled artists, a clean environment, professional and welcoming staff, and good value. Jay and Skip draw repeat mentions for quality tattoo work, while Coven Piercing's Vanessa and Vega are highlighted just as often for piercing services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 806-632-2395
- Address
- 4035 34th St, Lubbock, Texas, 79410
How Sunken City Ink Tattoo Compares
in Lubbock
More reviews than 71% of tattoo shops in Lubbock
Good Value — 1 of 22 in Lubbock
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 2-10PM
- Tuesday
- 2-10PM
- Wednesday
- 2-10PM
- Thursday
- 2-10PM
- Friday
- 1-10PM
- Saturday
- 1-10PM
- Sunday
- Closed
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