The Ink Vault

The Ink Vault, located in Butler, Pennsylvania, is a popular destination for custom tattoos and body piercings, with many clients consistently returning for positive experiences.

Practical Info

Clients describe the booking process as accommodating, with some walk-ins scheduled the same day, though others note appointments can be delayed. The studio offers Sunday hours, and clients are advised that cash payment may be required for services.

The Studio Experience

Visitors frequently praise the welcoming, fun atmosphere and unique horror-themed decor at The Ink Vault, often highlighting its cool-looking vault. The studio is widely described as very clean and organized, with a comfortable, professional environment where clients feel at ease, appreciating staff efforts to inform them. However, some clients have raised serious concerns regarding piercing hygiene, citing unsterilized or unsuitable jewelry, inadequate sizing leading to infections, and a few instances of unprofessional conduct.

The Artists and Their Work

The Ink Vault is home to talented artists, including owner Levi, and artists like Keaton, Gary, Zach, Brian, and Brett, who are frequently commended for their skill. Many clients report their tattoos turn out amazing, with crisp lines and no fading, exactly as requested. Artists are noted for professionalism and raw talent, taking time to discuss designs and ensure client satisfaction. Levi is particularly highlighted for his cover-up work. While many experiences are positive, a few clients have reported artists being late, doing unwanted work, or producing unsatisfactory tattoo results.

Piercing & Other Services

The studio offers a wide array of piercing services, with Levi often performing them. Clients describe the piercing experience as quick, precise, and often painless, with artists employing distraction techniques and providing clear explanations of the process and aftercare. Many clients express high satisfaction with their results. Conversely, a notable number of clients have reported significant negative experiences, including issues with jewelry sterilization, use of inappropriate jewelry types, incorrect sizing leading to infection, and even injuries from piercings done while the piercer was distracted.

What Customers Say

The Ink Vault is often described by clients as a place with a “cool atmosphere” and a “squeaky clean interior and off-the-wall style.” Many visitors are “blown away by the professionalism and raw talent” of the artists, frequently reporting that their work “turned out amazing and was exactly what I had asked for.” Levi, in particular, is noted by clients for being “extremely helpful,” with one reviewer expressing such comfort during a piercing that they “never felt the needle go in my tounge.”