Cryptic Ink Tattoo Studio

Eriks shop is always super clean, friendly, and accommodating. His work and attention to detail are unmatched. My newest tattoo is the third completed by him personally; and fourth at his shop.For me, going to another shop is not an option

Cryptic Ink is a very clean studio. Erik did my tattoo. His work is absolutely amazing. His prices you just cant beat, especially for the professional artwork you receive. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. In fact I will be going back to make my arm piece at least a half sleeve if not full sleeve. Just absolutely in love with my tattoo. Definitely a 5 out of a 5.

Could not say better things about this tattoo shop. Easily the best place I’ve ever been tattooed at. Gideon worked over and above to make sure my ideas came to life and did a large portion of the tattoo with his own drawn on designs at my request. He included every birth month flower that I asked for and his line work is incredible. Very light hand and 10/10 work overall. Will be returning for sure!

Erik is an amazing artist. It was my first tattoo and Erik made it a very easy experience. Definitely will be going back for more.

Amazing tattoos by Erik. I have 3 tattoos, many many years apart, but I would only trust my skin art with Erik. My latest tattoo was done yesterday and is the most amazing one yet. I drove 2 hours each way to get the best. Thanks Erik! 😊

Best tattoo artists in Louisville, clean and friendly environment. 10/10 would recommend. Ill definitely be getting all of my work done here

Great atmosphere and very clean shop great staff. Wouldn’t hesitate to get a tattoo from any artist there but kaine Henshaw is my man there

Well worth the wait. Gideon’s line work is beyond amazing. I love my new spine tattoo and honestly he is so light hand it didn’t really hurt. Would recommend to all my friends and family. Will definitely be back.

Gideon brown did my hand piece and he is amazing!! He really worked with me to get it exactly how I wanted it! Love his art style and personality!! and the atmosphere is very clean and relaxing… will definitely be returning and looking forward to getting my next piece done! I’d like to try out the other artist work as well! I would highly recommend this shop!

Erik Angelini will always be my tattoo artist. Excellent artist, very reasonable price, small wait to see him on most things but that is a good thing, that means he ALWAYS has other people waiting on his work. He is the second artist I have used and my healing was night and day with the first guy I used. I even had the infamous ditch tattooed last week and healed up just like the rest of the tattoo.Shop is minty clean and sterile. Has pool table, pinball, video games, etc.Another thing about him is he gives back to Shivley through car shows, toys for less fortunate kids during xmas, haunted houses, I could go on and on but his work speaks for itself. I wouldnt let anyone else local work on me.

In 2016 I got a tattoo for my 18th Bday.Was overcharged $100 for a very basic tattoo and the basic tattoo was also ascue and miss shaped. It was such a poor job and the employee was also very short (Attitude) and just down right rude.I would get refunded if even possible. Would share a picture if I could.

Very friendly and professional. Cleanest studio Ive been in. Great atmosphere. Talented artists.

Got a tattoo from Gideon. Was happy to work with him on design. He did a great job! Would absolutely go back for my next tattoo.

Erik is very professional and worked with me to help design the perfect tattoo. Highly recommend!!!!

The best tattoo parlor Ive ever been to. Ive been getting tattoos for 20+ years, Eric is by far the most talented artist I have ever seen. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, as in, if you go anywhere else you are making a mistake.

Best artists in the tri-state area, super professional and tip top clean environment. I recommend going to ONLY cryptic ink if you want professional artists who are skilled on every aspect of tattooing. You want the best? You go to the best!

This is by far, without a doubt, the best tattoo shop in town. The staff will answer any questions from newcomers. I personally wouldn’t go to anyone else besides Erik Angelini. He goes above and beyond with his artwork. Highly, highly recommend this shop.

Staff is very nice, the artist Gideon brown that did our tattoos I had him do a cookiemonster and he also did a great job on my fiance cross with a angel wings

Very talented artists. Al has done 2 of my pieces and 3 of my husbands and Erik did a huge piece on my husbands leg. All are beautiful and I cant wait until June when I get Erik to do my next piece

Allen is awesome and very professional. He did a great job, made me feel comfortable, and had a very clean environment. 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Awsome establishment, top of the line work if you have any questions or concerns all of the staff here is highly qualified to answer for you, I definitely recommend to stop in and check out the place even if your not interested in a tattoo at the moment the work they have put into the building is mind blowing. keep up the great work guys and girls and thanks for helping restore some beauty in Valley station.

Best tattoo place around. Wonderful work and a great experience.

Friendly staff, very clean and comfortable enviroment. April did a cover up tattoo on my wife and actually took the time to go through my wifes ideas and doscuss how and what it would and wouldnt comceal. Very professional artists.

Great tattoos and great people.

I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a talented group of professional tattoo artists. I have been going here for tattoos for years and have watched the group develop a very reliable and competitive business.

Top of the line tattoo facility. Award winning artists, over 20 years experience. Includes pool table, arcade games, vending, mini-golf, monthly car shows, community yard sales and much more!

Very disrespectful, customer service and attitude was a joke and Now i know why the parking lot is always empty. You may have 1 or 2 OK artist here but if your treatment of customers is trash, Then so the hell are you.

Great atmosphere and very talented guys. This place is fing awesome for your first tattoo or your hundredth!🤘

Amazing staff, super friendly and talented artists, they go above and beyond for their clients and provide top notch work!

Great and friendly staff. Great tattoo artist. Very helpful and great tattoo also. Great experience. Ready for next tattoo.

Allen did an awesome job on my wifes tattoo and the lines were straight. He does a good job.

Erik Angelini is an incredible artist and a great guy! I will keep coming back to Cryptic Ink for a very long time!!!!

EXTREMELY clean place! Cool laid back atmosphere. Pool tables, pinball and even a little movie viewing area for waiting.

Got my second tattoo here, very good! Friendly and amazing artists.

Great work and good vibe the well maintained pinball machine is a great bonus while you wait

Cheetah is one the the best artists in the area, want a quality tattoo, you know where to go!

The best shop in Louisville, hands down! Clean, cool, and the BEST artists around!

This is the only place i will go for tattooe work. Eric Angelina does great work.

Been going here for years and its by far the top shop in Louisville. You wont beat their prices or work for that matter.

Best shop in town. Clean atmosphere and the artists are very talented.

Erik does great work.

Great work , impeccably clean , friendly staff , definitely the place to go !

Great experience. Allen did an awesome tattoo! !! Thanks again

Thank you Allen!!! Awesome work..

AMAZING TATTOOS!! THANKS AGAIN ERIC YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

Session #1. Not done yet, but I could not be anymore pleased with the results so far.

Looks rough outside but its VERY clean and updated inside..... they were helpfil..... make an appointment some are booked for months

Great tattoo place. I love going there

Great group of guys, especially Allen Barnes. Thanks Al

Erik is absolutely great. I recommend this shop to anyone

Ask for April Boss, she is amazing and my favorite in Louisville.

Very nice studio, friendly staff , clean environment. Highly recommend.

Great place for piercings and tattoos the owners friendly.

Best tattoo shop around. Very clean

Always do great work its a clean shop

Best tattoo shop in the city Franks the best

Cleanest facilities and most skilled artists anywhere!

Ask for April Boss, shes super talented!!

Gideon is an awesome artist!

Love this place Eric is the best at what he does

Best tattoos around 100 miles

Look forward to getting more ink work done here.

Love Cryptic Ink!! Frank Cleek is awesome!!

Good folks great artists

Id give 10 stars if I could.

Erik is the man for a cover up.

Awesome people awesome work.

Great place, friendly staff...

Good work nice people

Great peoples. ..and. atmosphere!

Nice shop

Wasnt friendly at all

Excellent

Friendly staff

Amazing work

Stood up on my dealing of tattoo

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