Nocturnal By Bishop
Created by tattoo icons Franco Vescovi and Jack Rudy, Nocturnal Ink is built for artists who live and breathe black and grey work. Made with just three ingredients - organic pigment, sterilised water, and ethyl alcohol — this unique formula delivers darker, smoother shades without the harsh chemical solvents found in traditional inks. The brand offers the perfect balance of depth and flow, giving you a smooth experience from stencil to skin. Whether you’re lining, shading or doing soft black and grey realism, this range is designed to perform.
A focused range built for black and grey specialists
Nocturnal by Bishop keeps things simple in the best way possible. Instead of overwhelming your station wth endless variations, the range is built around the blacks and washes artists actually use. You’ve got lining and shading inks for everyday versatility, deeper blacks when you want more punch, and whites for highlighting and contrast.
The grey wash options are where the range really settles into its stride, giving you soft, controlled transitions that help portraits, backgrounds, and smooth blends feel refined rather than overworked.
Set appeal without the unnecessary fuss
The beauty of a Nocturnal Ink set style approach is that everything feels like it belongs together. The blacks, whites, and washes are designed to complement one another, so moving from bold structure to soft tonal work feels natural and consistent.
That makes Nocturnal especially appealing to artists who like a tighter studio setup with fewer bottles, but still want flexibility across different black and grey styles. If your work leans dark, smooth, and atmospheric, Nocturnal earns its place very quickly.