Tattoos by Steve Sype

At Iconic Tattoo & Piercing
in Detroit's Cass Corridor
voted #1 tattoo shop in Detroit by Metro Times.

I specialize in "engraving style" tattoos inspired by the look of old engravings, etchings, and woodcut prints — the kind of black ink artwork you'd find in antique books and vintage illustrations. Think fine linework, cross-hatching, and a hand-printed quality that feels like it was pulled from the pages of a medieval book or botanical study.

My work leans into medieval, occult, botanical, dark fantasy, and cosmic themes — mostly in black and grey, sometimes with hints of color. After 25 years of tattooing, I know how to design pieces that look striking and age well over time.

If you've ever seen a tattoo that looks like it came from an old book and thought "I want something like that" — that's what I do.

I can do other styles tattooing, but I usually prefer to do "Engraving style". Feel free to reach out to chat about any style.

For more information, see "What is Engraving StyleTattooing?-