Amazing shop. I travel over an hour and have gone to Stay Humble many times. I have personally been tattooed by Fran and Andrew. Excellent work and very friendly. Dave and Troy's work also look incredible. I will continue to be a patron for years to come. Read Less

I can't say enough good things about this shop. Andrew did some amazing work on me, my wife, and my mother-in-law while we were in town from Houston. They made us feel super welcomed and we're very professional. Book some time now, you won't be disappointed! Read Less

Got tattoo # 2 last weekend as a 30th bday present to myself. Saw Andrews work on the website and sent him an e mail requesting an appointment time to which he responded to within a half a day and we set up a time. The shop is really cool and has a good vibe. The work I got exceeded my expectations and I am completely satisfied with my tat. Thanks again Andrew, I'll be back for #3! Read Less

top notch tattoo shop. Great artists, great vibe, super professional. And they had snacks! Seriously, couldn't have asked for a better experience, and my artist, Dave Wah, is stupid talented. You should go to here! Read Less

I am shocked that Stay Humble doesn't have more reviews on Yelp, which is why even though my tattoo isn't 100% complete, I decided to share my experience. As a warning, this is a long one but tattoos are FOREVER so it's important to make an informed choice. This was my first tattoo and I was very apprehensive. I've been wanting one for more than 10 years, but wasn't sure if I would ever find the right artist until I saw a Dave Wah tattoo. Trust me, he is a GENIUS. He is usually booked, but if you email him an idea that he approves, he will put you on a waitlist. I was incredibly lucky to be squeezed in based on a cancellation. 1. CONSULTATION: I stopped by a few days before my appointment to consult with Dave. This was a fairly quick process and I explained my concept, where I wanted the tattoo, and colors. I then emailed him some photos of things I liked/didn't like. Be very specific! 2. LOCATION: It's a tricky spot to find, but it's right above the Charmery. If you are standing right at the Charmery's door, just make a right on Chestnut, and you'll see Stay Humble's sign. 3. ATMOSPHERE: Okay, I'll confess that tattoo parlours have always intimidated me. I think of myself as a shy nerdy girl, and imagine that tattoo shops are usually filled with confident tattooed men. But don't worry- they make you feel comfortable. Shawn checked me in, was very nice and reassuring (he could probably tell I was nervous), and made sure to point out all the snacks!!! Yes, they have cookies and chips and delicious beverages for you to consume. The bathroom is also very clean and there's a waiting area. Also, the whole shop smells like ice cream.4. LAYOUT: It's one large room with several "stations." Dave's area was in the back and there were two other tattoo artists who were also tattooing. You can hear other people's conversations (but that usually fades in the background once your body starts getting tattooed) and there was a handful of people mingling about. Don't be shy because someone will probably comment about what's getting done on your body.5. PRICE: $160/hour. I don't know if that is higher or lower than average, but I will say that every dollar that I have spent so far was DEFINITELY WORTH IT. If you're going to pay for a piece of art that will be on your body, don't skimp. They take both cash and card, but I would bring extra cash for a tip. 6. THE SKETCH: This was all new to me, but Dave showed me the sketch that he had worked on. I'm not sure how he did it, but from that short conversation we had, he somehow created something beautiful, classy, unique, and exactly what I wanted. I had seen my tattoo concept on the internet, but his drawing was on a whole different dimension. 7. THE PLACEMENT: He then spent about an hour placing the sketch on my back. Yes- that's correct- AN HOUR. I just want to illustrate that he has a very high level of care and clearly wanted to make sure the placement was just right. I also have a friend who told me that Dave spent a lot of time perfectly fitting his tattoo to his bicep. 8. THE PROCESS: Then, the tattooing began. Yes, it hurts, but I think Dave went as gentle as possible. Toward the end, I was squirming and that's when we had to call it quits. We didn't talk at all during the process and there's music playing in the background. It's probably good to bring headphones just in case you aren't feeling what they are playing over the speakers. OVERALL: Personally, my tattoo only has the outline and the black/gray shading complete but it really is so beautiful and meticulously done that it makes me want to cry every time I see it. Save up your money, come to Stay Humble, and get a tattoo you'll love forever! Read Less

It was my first time there and I was completely satisfied. All the artist were very helpful in giving me the tattoo I liked. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone who is looking to get a tattoo. Also the shop is very clean and gives you a relaxed feeling knowing your gonna get the results your looking for. Read Less

I got my first tattoo ever here today and the service was absolutely incredible. They were very informative, walked me through a few different options along with their personal opinions on size and placement, and they were overall very straightforward. They answered all of my questions as a tattoo rookie and made me feel right at home. The coffee and refreshments were a great touch as well while filling out my paperwork. Keep up the good work! Read Less

Been getting tattooed by Dave for years, he's a great guy and an amazing artist, would highly recommend him to anyone. Fran does amazing work as well, best artists in town. All very clean and professional, would recommend this shop in a heartbeat. Read Less

It was my first time here they had a guest artist I was booked with. I am in loveeeeee with my tattoo and I will continue to get work by the other artist. It's very clean and beautiful inside! Everyone is nice and it's an open layout instead of feeling closed in a room. Read Less

The shop is very clean and welcoming. Dave and the other guys are very nice. Dave did a portrait tattoo of my dog for me. This portrait is incredible. I have seen photos of other portrait tattoos he has done, and I was still blown away after seeing the finished product on my arm. Dave is an extremely talented artist. I highly recommend going to him for a tattoo. It's well worth it! Read Less

I just had a Japanese half sleeve started by Fran. Unbelievably great experience!  Fran was meticulous in his process in designing  a custom cover up half sleeve. The shop was very clean, classy, and the all of the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to go back in a few weeks to get it finished. If you live in the MD/DC/VA/PA area (or further), start your shop search here, you won't regret it. These people are pros. Read Less