I made an appointment for my first tattoo and, not gonna lie, felt my feet getting colder more than a few times before the appointment, but I mustered up my courage (and even arrived early). Having a... Read More
I made an appointment for my first tattoo and, not gonna lie, felt my feet getting colder more than a few times before the appointment, but I mustered up my courage (and even arrived early). Having an anxiety problem complicates situations like these, but I found my happy place gazing into the huge saltwater fish tank and was abnormally calm when Joe finished with his customer and then called me up. He put me right at ease, chatting with me and explaining the whole process beforehand. Before I knew it, I had a stencil on my arm and was awaiting the certain deathly pain that occurs when a needle shoves ink into the skin... but wait... he started... and it wasn't so bad! I didn't wince, I didn't cry, and heck I didn't even pass out! Holy crap folks, this guy is good!Thirty minutes of casual conversation and a little stinging later, we were all finished and I was given a sticker. Just kidding, no sticker, but he did say that I "killed it, man". In other words, I sat through it like a champ and I'm officially addicted. Two+ days later, thanks to Joe's helpful care instructions, this tat is healing ridiculously fast and it looks awesome. Everyone who's seen it has remarked that it looks incredible for being so fresh. (Guess what, Joe- my skin must love ink. I will be back to see you soon!)In a nutshell- clean place, friendly people, talented artists, great prices... what's not to love? Read Less