Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer
Cape Town, South Africa
First-generation Italian, Milo studied fine art at Wits Tech before working as a designer and illustrator in advertising while tattooing. He has devoted 30 years to tattooing, worked across Europe and the United States, won awards, and been published in local and international publications. Inspired by classic tattoo masters (Bert Grimm, Sailor Jerry, George Burchett, Doc King, Don Ed Hardy) as well as Oriental and Tribal design, his style fuses illustrative roots with a bold, evolving twist. Author of "Visions of a Floating World", a book of his neo-traditional Japanese prints.
Speaks: 🇬🇧 English
Specializes in: 🌊 Japanese⚓ Old School🌹 Neo-Traditional
Estimated hourly rate: R1400/hour
Estimated Price Range
⏳ Estimate — awaiting studio confirmation
- Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
- R700–1750
- Medium (Typical tattoo) More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
- R2100–3850
- Large & Complex Larger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
- R4900–10500
- Very Large / Sleeve Half sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
- R11200–25200+
About Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer
- What styles does Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer specialize in?
- Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer specializes in Japanese, Old School and Neo-Traditional.
- How do I book with Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer?
- Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer works through Mr Lucky's — message us on Instagram to book.
- What does Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer charge?
- Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer follows Mr Lucky's’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is an estimate, not yet confirmed by the studio.
- Where does Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer work?
- Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer works at Mr Lucky's in Cape Town, South Africa.