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Formula51

The formula for our ink is simple ... perfection! We use every colour, every day in our own tattoo studios. We tirelessly strive to bring you unique colours that are not found anywhere else on the market. We only use the best pigments, and all of our ink is made 100% in the USA.

First, we try every colour on ourselves ... talk about dedication! We then use every new colour for months with our team of over 30 tattoo artists before it even gets submitted to the final processing stage. Next, we get samples produced and test those for months, sending them out to select artists around the globe for their feedback before finalized production. The result brings you the best ink with the best delivery action possible. If it does not work well, no matter how cool the colour, we will not make it.


Our inks aren't built on hype. They're built on reputation.


"I was honored to be one of the first artists to use Formula 51 inks before they even went to market, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt they are the Formula for Success!" - Bill Rhine

"I support Formula 51 first because the ink is great, second because the company is like no other in this industry." - Chad Chase

"Tattoos are Living Art, The people are my canvas, the machines are my brushes, Formula 51 is my paint: I make art with these." - Jerry Pipkins

" I can't do my job properly without Formula 51, and the constant quest to make it even better than it already is makes me supporting Formula 51 a no brainer." - James Amsden

"The fact that the company take our opinions into consideration when developing inks makes Formula 51 the best damn family anyone could possibly have." - Casey Baker

"I feel like part of a family ... and I am proud to stand behind our family … quality product and people." - Jonathan Wade

"If Batman made tattoos (which he probably does because he's f'ing Batman) he would use only the highest quality, most sophisticated, cutting edge ink in his tattoos. And that ink would be Formula 51. That's why I use it. It's the ink of Heroes." - Brennan Freemantle

"I use Formula 51 because the voices in my head tell me to. And they're always right!" - Kevin Becvar