I drop in during a slow workday with an off-the-cuff idea. Â The artist draws it up, we discuss, he redraws, it's figured out in about 15 minutes and done in a little over an hour. Â At the time, it was the highest quality work I've had done to date.
Then, last week I go in and have an idea that just doesn't work. Â What can I say, I don't tattoo... but we discuss, he draws it up with some changes that will work as a tattoo and a few days later, I've got another piece that I'm thrilled with! Â
Bob Knox is the artist I've been working with and he is just that. Â He knows tattoos and knows me as a customer. Â I spit out ideas and he makes them real and does them justice! Â
From what I've seen of the other work being done in this shop, there's no mystery why they're one of the best in a tattoo town like RVA. Â Factor in that the whole staff is friendly and good at making me feel comfortable when I walk in, and we're in business!
I only wish I had more skin!
Went in on Saturday evening and got both my cartilage and my nipple pierced. Â Tiff was my piercer and was awesome. Â I warned her that Im bad with needles and she just chatted with me and next thing I knew I was done. Â I would recommend her to anyone--didnt hurt that the price was right too. Â Other places I checked with were more than double the price. Â Long story short, If you want something pierced go see Tiff!
Review Source:This place is awesome. Â Adam was my tattoo artist and I did a cover up tattoo and a new one on my wrist (script). Â He free-handed the cover up. Â The only thing I didn't like is that it wasn't on a first come first serve basis so I sat there for 4 hours before being seen. Â After that let the pain begin.
Review Source:The title of this review should be 'Why Doesn't the Other Tattoo Parlor Across the Street Just Shut Down Because Lucky 13 is the BUSINESS!'
I stopped in on a Saturday night whim, full off cheddar biscuits from the Lobster and was warmly greeted into a bright and open shop. The staff was friendly but definitely had that hipster vibe and I was pleasantly surprised with how funny and attentive they were. As I walked to the back to chat with someone about putting a hole in my face I was told it would be a 20-30m wait but it was only about 5. That is when I met Nigel, he assuaged my fears and pierced my nose damn near painlessly...
all this for only $20... a price unheard of in DC. I will be back!
Love ya Nigel!
I got pierced today at Lucky 13. (don't ask where the piercing is- that's rude)
I was greeted warmly, "processed" quickly, dealt with in a sanitary, efficient and friendly manner, and am really happy. All piercings above the belt are $20, jewelry included.
I had two questions for an artist, so went and asked them and found the staff on the tattoo side equally friendly and down-to-earth. FYI: there's a $50 minimum for tattoos, but of course you need to talk to an artist for a more specific estimate.
The place is big and clean, with an open floor-plan on the tattoo side of the layout. The piercing side of course had more privacy. For those of you a little ascared to go into a seedy, dark, dangerous tattoo/piercing shop: no need to worry here. Of course, the smaller hole-in-the-wall shops have their charm, too. ;)
Can't wait to go back for ink!
Lucky 13 saved my friend's lip! Our interesting experience at Heroes and Ghost's (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/heroes-and-ghosts-richmond#hrid:QJzOSOv9GQVeMkATK8IkBQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz/…</a>) left us deflated and perplexed. "Are lip piercings really that difficult?" we wondered.
No! In fact, they are not!
The wonderful piercer girl at Lucky's was professional and reassuring- the guy that had tried to pierce my friend's lip the night before did NOT know what he was talking about. She ever opened up shop early for us- 11 am on a Sunday when they usually don't open until noon.
The shop is HUGE! I was surprised by the size of it. Clean, wonderfully decorated (if you appreciate owls wearing mullets, like I do) and all around a very inviting space. The piercing room we were in is it's own room, but it looked like most of the tattooing stations were of the separate-but-visible variety.
Also, any standard piercing above the navel is $20! What?! That's unheard of in DC! Well worth the drive to Richmond. I'll come back for all my piercing wants, since the tattoo shop I frequent does not do piercings.
Lucky 13 is THE best place to get a tattoo!!!
Thanks to friends who recommended this place. Â DCians, the 2-hour drive is worth it! Â Do not give in and pay the high price for a tattoo in DC.
My best friend and I went to Lucky 13 to get our tattoos. Â I was getting my very first one and it was paid for by my best friend as a belated birthday and Christmas gift! Â One of the best gifts ever!
By the way, looked like Lucky 13 finally gave in and created a website. Â Initially, they had cited copyright reasons. Â However, I guess customers kept asking for a website and looked like they finally gave in! Â Bravo!
The parlor is extremely clean and bright with sunlight coming in. Â Everyone there, staff and artists, were friendly and professional. Â In additional, they did a fantastic job with tattooing! Â Trust me...you're getting the best from these experienced artists.
If you're going during the weekend, you want to get there as early as possible because this parlor is POPULAR!
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