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Nickson Ink studio interior

Welcome to Nickson Ink

The Tattoo Shop
of the Netherlands

Custom tattoos, professional piercings and a serious tattoo course — all in the heart of Rotterdam. Walk in. Get inked. Leave a legend.

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The Studio

Built for ink. Built for you.

Nickson Ink is more than a tattoo shop — it's a creative space in Rotterdam where artists, beginners and clients meet. Our studio on the Groene Hilledijk is fully equipped, immaculately clean, and built around one thing: making sure you leave with a piece you'll wear with pride.

From walk-in flash to full custom sleeves, from a first ear piercing to our professional tattoo course — everyone is welcome at Nickson Ink.

10+
Years experience
3.5k
Tattoos placed
100%
Sterile setup

What we do

Services

Tattoos

Custom designs, fine line, black & grey, color, Japanese — booked by appointment or walk-in when available.

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Piercings

Ear, nose, lip, body. Professional, sterile, and done with jewellery that actually heals well.

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Tattoo Course

5-day in-shop training + 6 weeks personal coaching. Become a tattoo artist, even with zero experience.

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The Crew

Meet the artists

Brian Nickson

Brian Nickson

Founder · Tattoo Artist

Black & grey, lettering, custom

@nickson.ink
Lina

Lina

Tattoo Artist

Neo-traditional, color

@lina.tattoos
Max

Max

Piercer

Body piercing specialist

@max.piercings

Pricing

Indicative rates

Every tattoo is unique. Final price depends on size, detail and placement — confirmed during your free consult. Minimum charge €80.

Small

€80

From

  • Fine line
  • Up to 5cm
  • Single session
  • Includes consult
Get a quote
Most booked

Medium

€250

From

  • Detailed design
  • Forearm / calf size
  • 1–2 sessions
  • Custom artwork
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Large

€500

From

  • Half sleeve / large piece
  • 2–4 sessions
  • Color or B&G
  • Aftercare kit
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Sleeve / Back

€110

Per hour

  • Full sleeve or back piece
  • Multi-session plan
  • Custom concept
  • Priority booking
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Clients

What people say

"Brian nailed the design on the first try. Clean lines, painless setup, and the vibe in the shop is unreal."
Sanne K.
Forearm fine-line piece
"Did the tattoo course here — went from zero to placing my first piece on a real model in five days. Worth every cent."
Jordy V.
Tattoo course graduate
"Got my septum done at Nickson Ink, healed perfectly. Hygiene is on another level compared to other shops I've tried."
Maya R.
Septum piercing

FAQ

Frequently asked

Contact

Get in touch

Got an idea, a design, or just want to chat about your next piece? Drop us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.