Suman Kumar, Ink Hunt Tattoos artist
Balewadi, Pune — Tattoo & Piercing Studio — Est. 2013

Ink Hunt
Tattoos.

"Ink is our manifesto — a permanent declaration of identity, journey, conviction, and strength."

Bring the idea, reference, or feeling. Suman helps shape it into a custom tattoo you can feel confident carrying for life.

01 · TELL US YOUR STORYYour idea, made personalCustomized around your story, feeling, placement, and references.
02 · SHAPE THE MEANINGFeelings into formWe turn your thoughts into a design that feels like you.
03 · WEAR IT FOR LIFEMade to last a lifetimeA tattoo worth carrying forever.
21+Years of Artist Experience
12+Years as Ink Hunt Studio
4000+Tattoos Completed
5.0★Studio Rating
Hygiene-First Studio
21+ Years Experience
5.0★ · 1,500+ Reviews
One Dedicated Artist — No Rotation
Tattoo & Piercing, Both Done Here
12
Years as Ink Hunt Studio, Balewadi

Ink Hunt Tattoos has spent over a decade turning walls into portfolios and skin into storybooks — one artist, one chair, one uncompromising standard of craft since we opened our doors in Balewadi. Alongside custom tattoo work, the studio also does professional piercings, with the same sterile, single-artist standard.

Behind every piece is Suman Kumar, who brings 21 years of personal tattooing and piercing experience to the studio — well beyond the studio's own 12 years, built across years of work before Ink Hunt existed. We don't chase trends. We chase precision, consent, and a design that still means something to you twenty years from now.

The Manifesto

"Ink is our manifesto."

A permanent declaration of identity, journey, conviction, and strength.

Identity

We etch our individuality into permanence, making our essence visible to the world.

Journey

We mark milestones and memories, carrying our story everywhere we go.

Conviction

We embody our beliefs and passions unapologetically, turning them into living symbols.

Strength

We wear resilience proudly, transforming scars and victories into art.

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The Ink Hunt Difference

Most studios hand you off. We don't.

A typical shop books whoever's free. Here, there's one artist for every consultation, every sketch, and every session — start to finish.

A Typical Studio
  • Whichever artist is free that day
  • Design handed off between staff
  • Templated, catalogue-style designs
  • Rushed to fit the next booking
Ink Hunt Tattoos
  • Suman, personally, every single time
  • One hand from sketch to final line
  • Custom design built around your idea
  • Full session, full focus, no clock-watching
The Artist

One hand. One heartbeat behind every line.

No junior artists, no rotating chairs, no work handed off mid-project. When you book Ink Hunt, you book Suman — and everything that 21 years of doing this, and only this, has taught him.

Suman Kumar, Ink Hunt Tattoos artist

Suman Kumar

Hand-Poked Freestyle · 21 Years Experience

Suman transforms skin into story. Known for bold linework, fluid shading, and meticulous detail, his craft is more than decoration — it's declaration. Every piece is a manifesto, etched to reflect identity, journey, conviction, and strength. Through collaboration and vision, he ensures each tattoo resonates as living art, carried forever.

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Design & Price Visualizer

See it on your skin. Price it by size.

Place your design on a body area in the visualizer, then enter its width and height in inches to get an instant estimate from our actual rate card.

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Price Calculator

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Pricing uses a minimum 1" billable footprint per dimension for narrow designs.

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₹1,500
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Services & Pricing

You're not paying for the hour. You're paying for the 21 years it took to master it.

A cheap tattoo is a decision you make once and live with forever. Ours is priced for the version of you that still loves it in twenty years.

From ₹1,500Small custom tattoos, priced from the first square inch.
₹7,000 / hourFor larger or more detailed custom work.
Talk firstFinal pricing depends on size, placement, detail, and time.
✦ Tattoo Studio Rate Card ✦
Black · Precision · Luxury Pricing Guide
✦ Size-Based Tattoos

Small & Medium Custom Work

₹1,500 first sq. inch
+ ₹1,000 per additional sq. inch (up to 10 sq. inches) — ideal for small to medium tattoos
Key Details
  • Beyond 10 sq. inches, pricing is determined by design complexity, detailing & time required
  • Includes Black & Grey or Colour, based on skin tone & design suitability
✦ Hourly Pricing

Large Custom Tattoos

₹7,000 per hour
Best for large-scale, detailed custom tattoos
Key Details
  • Perfect for extensive, high-detail artwork
  • Often more cost-efficient than size-based pricing for complex designs
✦ Session-Based Pricing

Major Tattoo Projects

₹30,000 per session
Full sleeve · Full back · Full front · Large custom compositions
Key Details
  • Designed for long-term, large-scale tattoo journeys
  • Structured sessions ensure precision, consistency & artistic flow
✦ Ready-to-Hit Collection

Exclusive Studio Designs

Fixed Price per design
Pre-designed tattoos of any size
Key Details
  • Choose from exclusive studio artwork
  • Pricing remains fixed regardless of size or placement
  • Fast, premium, ready-to-ink experience
✦ Piercing Price List ✦
Sterile Single-Use Needles · Starting Prices
Ear Lobe₹500+
Helix / Cartilage₹800+
Tragus₹800+
Nose (Nostril)₹600+
Septum₹1,000+
Eyebrow₹900+
Lip₹900+
Navel₹1,200+

✦ Piercing Note — Prices shown are starting rates and vary by jewelry material (surgical steel, titanium, gold) and placement complexity. Exact pricing confirmed at consultation. All piercings use sterile, single-use needles — never a piercing gun.

✦ Studio Note — Every piece is crafted with precision, hygiene, and artistic excellence. Final pricing may vary based on detail intensity, placement, and customization level. Because every session is done personally by Suman — no substitutes, no junior hand-off — slots fill fast.

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Aftercare

Your part of the process starts now.

Healing well is half the tattoo. Follow this for the first two weeks.

01

Keep the wrap on for 2–4 hours, then wash gently with unscented soap and lukewarm water.

02

Pat dry with a clean towel and apply a thin layer of recommended aftercare ointment 2–3 times daily.

03

Avoid direct sun, swimming pools, and soaking the area for at least 2 weeks.

04

Don't pick or scratch peeling skin — let it flake off naturally as it heals.

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FAQ

Good to know before you sit down.

Every station is sterilized between clients, all needles and ink caps are single-use, and strict cross-contamination protocols are followed for both tattooing and piercing, in line with standard hygiene practices. Piercings are always done with sterile needles — never a piercing gun.

We take both. Walk-ins are welcome for small flash pieces, subject to artist availability. For custom or larger work, we recommend booking a consultation to avoid waiting.

You must be 18 or older with valid government ID. We do not tattoo minors, even with parental consent.

Yes — one complimentary touch-up is included within 30 days of your session, provided aftercare instructions were followed.

Because you're not booking a shop, you're booking Suman — 21 years of hands-on tattooing, with no juniors, no shortcuts, and no handing your piece off mid-session. A tattoo done cheaply is still permanent; the difference shows up years later, not on day one.

Absolutely. Bring references to your consultation and your artist will refine it into a piece that works for your skin and placement.

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Studio Shop

Wear the manifesto.

Studio tees, printed in small batches. Pick a size, add it to your cart, and place your order — we'll confirm payment with you directly.

Shiva Linework Tee front logo view Shiva Linework Tee back view in the mountains Shiva Linework Tee back view worn by Suman

Shiva Linework Tee

Black tee with the Ink Hunt mark on the front and a Shiva line-work design across the back.

₹749
Oni Mask Tee front logo view Oni Mask Tee orange back print

Oni Mask Tee

Black tee with a bold orange Japanese Oni mask design printed across the back.

₹749
White Oni Mask Tee with red back print

Oni Mask Tee - White

White tee with the signature Japanese Oni mask in a deep red back print.

₹749

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What Clients Say

5.0★ across 1,500+ Google reviews. Here's why.

★★★★★

Got my first tattoo from Suman and couldn't have asked for a better experience — he patiently walked me through ideas and sketched multiple designs before I found the one.

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★★★★★

My first-ever tattoo, designed and drawn by Suman — excellent professional work, careful about hygiene, with genuinely unique design ideas.

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★★★★★

Got matching tattoos with a friend and Suman nailed the concept perfectly — fine-line and illustrative work that never felt cheesy or generic.

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★★★★★

Walked in nervous for my first tattoo — Suman was calm and supportive the whole time, and the final piece turned out even better than I'd imagined.

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Before You Book Anywhere

Three questions worth asking any studio

Permanent decisions deserve a real checklist — not just the nearest option on a map.

Will the same artist who consults with me actually do the tattoo?
At Ink Hunt: always. Suman handles every step personally.
How many years has this specific artist been tattooing — not the studio, the person?
At Ink Hunt: 21 years, hands-on, no exceptions.
Is my design actually custom, or a variation of something already on the wall?
At Ink Hunt: built around your idea, from scratch, every time.
Tattoo Deals

A meaningful tattoo deserves a meaningful offer.

Ask about the current discount available for your story, your people, or your moment.

Celebrate yourself

Birthday Tattoo Discount

Mark your birthday with ink that feels personal. Ask about the current birthday discount and eligibility details.

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Together, permanently

Anniversary Couple Tattoos

Turn your shared story into ink. Ask about the current couple tattoo discount for matching or complementary designs.

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Make it a shared story

Group Tattoo Discount

Bring three or more people together for coordinated or individual tattoos. Ask about the current group offer and eligibility details.

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Love, remembered

Parent & Pet Tattoos

Honor the people and companions who shaped your life. Ask about the available tribute tattoo discount.

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For students

Student Tattoo Discount

Bring your idea and student eligibility details. We will confirm the current offer before booking.

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A little extra ink magic

Special Surprise Discounts

Ask what surprise discount or studio offer is available right now for your tattoo idea.

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Discounts depend on eligibility, design size, placement, and current studio terms. Confirm the final offer with Suman before booking.

Book a Consultation

The story's already yours. Let's make it permanent.

Start with a simple conversation about your idea. Suman will help with placement, size, style, and the next step before you commit to anything.

One artistSuman handles your consultation and tattoo personally.
Clear pricingDiscuss the idea first. No surprise commitment.
Direct replyYour request opens a WhatsApp conversation.

No spam, no sales pressure — just a real reply from Suman about your idea.