MONTI·INK
Imus · Cavite · Philippines

Ancestral ink, cut for the modern skin.

MONTI INK is the studio of Miguel Lagbas: custom Filipino tribal, Polynesian tribal, and the fusion of the two, laid down in bold, uncompromising blackwork.

“Itom nga tinta” · pure black ink, drawn to your story.

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Polynesian and Filipino fusion chest and shoulder tattoo with a central lion medallion, by Miguel Lagbas / MONTI INK Chest & neck · fusion blackwork
Est. 2019
Inking in Cavite
2+1
Traditions & Fusion
100%
Custom Freehand
The Artist

Miguel Lagbas

Working out of Imus, Cavite, Miguel tattoos the geometry of the islands: the sun rays and serpents of Filipino tribal, the shark-teeth and spearhead bands of Polynesian tradition, and the fusions where the two languages meet on one body.

Every piece is drawn to the person. Freehand and stencil work is shaped to your anatomy, your lineage, and the story you want carried in solid black. No flash off the wall; the design is yours before the machine ever starts. Can't reach the chair? He also takes custom design commissions you can keep or carry to your own artist.

Miguel Lagbas MONTI INK · Miguel Lagbas Tattoo · Cavite
Polynesian blackwork chest and full-sleeve tattoo by Miguel Lagbas / MONTI INK
Three Languages, One Machine

The Craft

Pick your tradition, or let Miguel weave them together into something that could only be yours.

Filipino Tribal

Modern Filipino linework: sun rays, serpents and Baybayin-rooted geometry. Bold identity marks that reconnect to the archipelago.

Polynesian Tribal

Niho (shark teeth), enata figures and ocean bands, structured to flow with muscle and limb. Protection, journey and lineage, all in black.

Fusion

Where island meets island. Filipino sun geometry braided into Polynesian bands: one symmetrical piece, two ancestries, drawn as a single story.

Design Commissions

Not in Cavite, or want the artwork before the appointment? Miguel draws custom Filipino & Polynesian tribal designs digitally: yours to keep, or to carry to any artist. Quoted per design.

Commission a Design
Selected Work

The Gallery

A sample of the range: sleeves, leg pieces, chest panels and custom fusions in solid blackwork.

Filipino and Polynesian fusion full sleeve and chest guard in black ink
Sleeve & Chest GuardFusion
Filipino tribal forearm with the three-star-and-sun Philippine motif
Sun & Three Stars ForearmFilipino
Polynesian tribal full leg sleeve in black ink
Full Leg SleevePolynesian
Polynesian tribal full arm sleeve, back and outer arm view
Full Arm SleevePolynesian
Polynesian tribal full sleeve with radial sunburst on the forearm
Sunburst Full SleevePolynesian
Fusion chest, shoulder and neck tattoo with central lion medallion
Lion Medallion ChestFusion
Polynesian tribal calf and knee leg sleeve
Calf & Knee SleevePolynesian
Filipino tribal lower-leg bands with baybayin-style glyphs
Lower-Leg BandsFilipino
Polynesian chest and shoulder panel, fresh black ink
Chest & Shoulder PanelPolynesian

A selection of Miguel's real work. See the full feed on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok.

How a Booking Runs

From Idea to Ink

01

Enquire

Send your concept, placement and reference through the booking form. Every request reaches the studio's booking desk.

02

Design

Miguel drafts a custom piece to your anatomy and story. Revisions until the linework is right.

03

Reserve

Lock your day with a deposit. Rate is charged per full day of work, and big pieces span multiple sessions.

04

Ink

Session day in Imus, Cavite. Sterile, single-use needles, solid black that heals bold. Aftercare walkthrough included.

Studio Rate

Booking & Rates

Priced by the day so the work is never rushed. One transparent rate, everything below included.

₱20,000
Per full day of work

Most small–medium pieces finish in a single day. Larger sleeves, legs and body suits are quoted as a multi-day project. Design-only commissions (no tattoo) are priced separately per drawing.

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  • ACustom design timeFreehand / stencil drawn for you before the session. Never a wall flash.
  • BA full day of tattooingUn-rushed hours in the chair with breaks; the day is yours.
  • CSterile, single-use setupNew needles and caps every session, clean-station standard.
  • DAftercare guidanceHealing plan so the blackwork settles solid and sharp.
Reserve Your Day

Book Miguel

Tell us the piece you want and your rough dates. Every enquiry is handled by the MONTI INK booking desk, so we confirm design, availability and deposit, then get you in the chair.

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