Questions about GON

Send a request through our booking page. Tell us the motif, the placement and a rough size. An artist is assigned once we have reviewed your idea. Prices are not listed on the site; we discuss them after your request. You are also welcome to visit us in person.

Yes, subject to availability. For custom work an appointment is strongly recommended, as the artist needs time to prepare. Smaller flash designs can sometimes be done on the day. Call or message ahead to check what is open.

Cost depends on the size, the placement, the level of detail and the artist. We do not publish rates. Once we have seen your request, we discuss it openly. A calm, honest conversation about price is part of every booking.

Usually within a few working days. The exact time depends on how many enquiries we are handling and how complex your project is.

Yes. Browse the artists at gontattoo.com/explore, then add the name you have in mind to your request form.

Yes. A consultation to talk through the design, the placement and the size is part of the process before any work begins. There is no obligation to proceed straight away.

The sensation is subjective and varies with placement, size and your own sensitivity. Most people find it more manageable than they expected. The ribs, sternum and inner elbow tend to be more sensitive. The outer arm and calf are usually easier.

Sleep well the night before. Eat a proper meal and stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol for twenty-four hours beforehand. Wear loose clothing that gives easy access to the area being tattooed. Bring a valid ID.

It depends on size and complexity. A small fine line piece may take around an hour. Larger or more detailed work can run across several sessions. We give you an estimate at booking.

You must be eighteen. A valid ID is required, with no exceptions.

Yes, one companion is welcome. The room is calm and not large, so big groups are not suitable.

Fine line, dotwork, botanical, illustrative and geometric work. Several artists also work in blackwork and single-needle. You can browse the full roster and filter by style at gontattoo.com/explore.

GON hosts visiting guest artists through the year. Check the residents and guests section of the site, or follow GON on Instagram, where guest spots are announced.

GON is the Berlin studio of a Korean-German alliance. The others are Mommy I'm Sorry in Stuttgart, Pardon Paris in Munich, Muttersöhne in Cologne and BK Ink in Seoul. Artists move between the studios, and the network holds a shared standard of craft.

Keep the area clean. Wash it gently with mild soap and lukewarm water, then apply a thin layer of fragrance-free moisturiser. Avoid sun, saunas, pools and salt water for at least three weeks. Do not pick or scratch. The outer skin usually heals in two to three weeks; the deeper layers take longer.

Fine line work asks for slightly more attentive aftercare than bolder styles. Placement matters: areas under constant friction, such as palms and inner fingers, fade sooner. A touch-up may be needed once the skin has fully healed. Your artist talks this through at the consultation.

Keep the tattoo out of direct sun for at least three weeks. Once it has healed, use a high-SPF sunscreen on the area to protect the pigment over time.

GON is at Gipsstraße 15, 10119 Berlin-Mitte, Germany. The nearest U-Bahn stations are Weinmeisterstraße and Rosenthaler Platz, both on the U8. We are open Monday to Saturday, 11:00 to 19:00.

English and German. The team is comfortable moving through the whole booking and session process in either language.