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Tattoo artist Federico Ferroni created Solid Ink tattoo ink, and it's earned a reputation for safety and quality. Every formula is vegan, formulated with all-natural ingredients, and free from carcinogens, reprotoxins, mutagens, and preservatives.
The result is super-concentrated solid tattoo ink sets that provide exceptional color saturation and bold, consistent results when healed. Browse our full selection of tattoo inkOpens a new window, including Solid Ink setsOpens a new window and single bottlesOpens a new window.
If you're putting together a practice kit or want a palette that just works out of the box, a Solid Ink color setOpens a new window is a great choice. These solid ink sets are designed to give you a range of highly pigmented shades that work together from first pass to healed design. Some sets are created in collaboration with world-renowned artists, making them a trusted option for any artist.
Not sure where to start? Check out other ink setsOpens a new window across our collections, or keep it portable with the 12-color mini travel setOpens a new window.
When you're using the same colors every week and start running low, you don't need a whole new set. From warm reds to deep blacks, Solid InkOpens a new window single bottles let you restock exactly what you need, including everything from bold statement colors to precise toning shades. It's also a smart way to add to an existing palette.
Pair your ink with the right ink cups, holders, and toolsOpens a new window to keep your station organized and session-ready.
Not all solid tattoo ink works the same way. Solid Ink lining black is formulated for crisp, clean lines with strong contrast that holds over time, making it a go-to for both traditional outlines and blackwork. For color packing, the solid ink color set range gives you pigments that are saturated enough to layer and blend efficiently without beating up the skin.
Whether you're pulling tight lines or loading color into large fills, Solid Ink tattoo ink is formulated to give you reliable, consistent performance across techniques.
Solid tattoo ink earns its reputation session after session. The formula is super-concentrated, so you're getting real saturation without having to overload your ink cupsOpens a new window or redo passes. The natural ingredient base is free from preservatives and harsh chemicals, which matters for artists who work daily. And with over 70 shades on the Solid Ink color chart, you get coverage from neutrals and skin tones to vivid colors like Solid Ink red and deep blacks.
Shop Solid Ink color sets and single bottles trusted by artists for bold, consistent color.
Solid Ink tattoo ink uses a proprietary blend of all-natural ingredients, including vegetable glycerin, distilled water, and hamamelis (witch hazel). Tested in accordance with current regulations, the formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and free from carcinogens, reprotoxins, mutagens, and preservatives. This all-natural ingredient list is one of the main reasons why Solid tattoo ink is an artist-favorite for professional-grade pigments.
Generally, yes. Solid Ink tattoo ink is made with natural pigments that are non-toxic and non-hazardous under OSHA standards, and most colors have been tested and approved by CTL lab in Germany for safety and skin reactivity. The formula contains no carcinogenic, reprotoxic, or mutagenic substances and is 100% vegan and gluten-free. Spot test or check with a dermatologist before use.
It depends on the set. The Solid Ink color chart covers more than 70 shades. Most solid ink color sets include a working mix of primary, neutral, and commonly used shades. Artist collaboration sets tend to have a tighter focus, like Japanese-influenced or bold traditional tones. If you're building your first practice kit and want to try many shades, the 12-color mini travel setOpens a new window is a great choice.
Solid Ink is considered one of the greats, alongside top brands like World Famous Inks, Eternal Ink, and Dynamic. The difference is Solid Ink's natural, preservative-free formulas, combined with rich pigments that give you efficient sessions and vibrant healed results.
If clean ingredients and a broad color range matter to you, Solid Ink might become your favorite brand. Browse the full tattoo ink collectionOpens a new window to see what else is available.
Yes, shake every bottle thoroughly before each use, especially lighter colors. Some thicker Solid tattoo ink formulas include an agitator, so shake until you hear it rattling around. Separation is normal and just means the high pigment concentration is settling. You can mix Solid Ink colors and use The MixerOpens a new window to dilute shades or build grey washes. Never dilute with tap water, as bacteria can transfer to the skin. Grab your ink cupsOpens a new window and get started.
