Su Tran, founder and tattoo artist at Sutran Tattoo Studio

Su Tran

Founder & Tattoo Artist

Su Tran (real name Tran Huu Trong, born 1993) is the founder and owner of Sutran Tattoo Studio in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. With more than 12 years of tattooing, he specializes in realism and micro realism in both color and black & grey, and also works in abstract and watercolor styles. He studied architecture for seven years before turning to tattooing, won first place in the "Best of the Day" category at Vietnam Tattoo Expo 2018, and has judged tattoo competitions.

Awards & press

  • First place, "Best of the Day" — Vietnam Tattoo Expo 2018 (Dan Tri)
  • First and second prize (team Su Tran Tattoo) — Hanoink Fes 2016 (ZNews)
  • Running his own studio in Hanoi since 2012, now also in Ho Chi Minh City

Articles by Su Tran

Full Arm Tattoo Price: Sessions, Timeline & How to Plan Your Sleeve

August 26, 2026

Planning a full arm tattoo is a different kind of project from picking one design…

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Black and Grey vs Fine Line Tattoos: Dragon, Floral & Car Portfolio | Sutran Tattoo Studio Hanoi

August 26, 2026

Short answer: A black and grey tattoo uses diluted black ink and shading techniques to…

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Tattoo Price in Ho Chi Minh City: What Actually Determines the Cost

August 25, 2026

Tattoo price in Ho Chi Minh City: why three studios quote three different numbers for…

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Reputable Tattoo Studio in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City: How to Choose

August 25, 2026

A tattoo stays with you for life, so where you get it matters as much…

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Face Tattoo Price & What to Know Before Getting One

August 25, 2026

Thinking about getting ink somewhere you can never fully hide? Face tattoos are one of…

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Lettering & Script Tattoos: Fonts, Placement & Real Examples (2026)

August 24, 2026

Walk into any tattoo studio in Ho Chi Minh City on a busy afternoon and…

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Lantern Tattoo Designs: Hoi An Vibes in Ink (2026)

August 23, 2026

Walk through Hoi An’s Ancient Town after dark and the whole street glows like a…

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Neck Tattoo Designs & Cost: A Bold Choice Done Right (2026)

August 22, 2026

A neck tattoo is one of the very few pieces of ink you can never…

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First Tattoo in Ho Chi Minh City: A Beginner’s Guide

August 21, 2026

First tattoo in Ho Chi Minh City: what to get, how to brief your artist,…

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Cherry & Apricot Blossom Tattoos: Meaning and Designs (2026)

August 21, 2026

Walk through a flower market in Hanoi or Saigon in the two weeks before Tet…

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Body Piercing in Ho Chi Minh City: Safety & Aftercare

August 20, 2026

Body piercing in Ho Chi Minh City: how to choose a sterile studio, healing times…

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Chest Tattoo Designs & Cost: What to Know Before You Ink (2026)

August 20, 2026

A chest tattoo is not something you slip on quietly. It sits across the widest,…

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