Olde City Tattoo

The work is good, the experience is not.  The girl working the counter was great - super friendly and helpful; she pretty much saved the experience for me.  The artists were rude and could have given a flying fuck about my friend or I who were getting tattooed.  I had stopped in previously to ask if I needed an appointment and to explain what I wanted and the dude in the shop said not to worry, the time I was requesting would not need to be booked.  So we walked in at said time, were quoted and told to sit and wait.  The artists had no problem making fun of walk-ins right in front of us.  Look, I'm not expecting my tattoo artist to be my best friend, but I'm paying you a lot of money and based on my previous experiences have had some friendly and intelligent conversations while getting tattooed.  Not the case here.  They will make fun of you in a subversive way and think you don't know.  Definitely a case of them being WAY cooler than you.  Totally turned me off, I will not recommend or return.

****I'LL START THIS REVIEW OFF BY SAYING THAT REVIEWER LUD P. WAS IN THE SHOP WHILE I WAS HAVING WORK DONE AND HE WAS A COMPLETE NUT JOB.*** I've spent a lot of time in tattoo shops over the years and that guy was by far the strangest customer ever.  He kept going to the mirror and puffing his chest out and standing in awkward positions.  The tattoo was on the inside of his bicep, which is a weird area to have something look "symmetrical".  Gus isn't an ass-kissing type of guy, but he doesn't yell at clients, either.

Now, on to my review - I've been working with Martin since October on a sleeve that is turning out beautifully.  I gave him some basic ideas of what I wanted, and let him design and color what he thinks would look best.  I am not disappointed - it's beautiful. I think Martin is a genius with color and he knows how to make it pop.  I have several more sessions to go and I will be sure to post photos when it is done.  I'm very happy with his work and the price.  

The only reason why the shop did not get 5 stars is because there's a long wait for an appointment with Martin.  BUT THE WAIT IS WORTH IT.  People come up to me on the street and compliment me on Martin's work.

Staff was rude. Tattoo was done quickly and sloppy by Scott. He refused to fix it unless I paid again for the tattoo. My friend got the same tattoo and his artist did great. Both Scott and the other artist started at the same time. Scott finished 15 minutes before the other artist and then went downstairs the rest of the time we were there. He now refuses to fix it without charging me again. Hes rude. If he doesnt want to do a tattoo he should say no instead of doing a botched job.    DO NOT USE SCOTT!!!!!