tat2tony Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 ok, just for fun: I'm mostly talking quality of tattoos being put out, but I suppose we can also consider art collections, amenities etc. I'm gonna start out with some of my favorites from the US only. (I wouldn't even know where to begin if including shops beyond) Black Heart (not just because this is Scott's forum either) King's Ave Smith St Slave to the Needle Immaculate Carl Hallowell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texkota Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Elm Street Ursula and David Flores 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky papers Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Spider Murphy's. Place is like a museum. David Flores, Stewart Robson, hogg and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Blackheart Inksmith Elm St. Smith St. Goldrush Spotlight Chicago Tattoo Company Absolute Art Tattoo (Richmond) David Flores and Carl Hallowell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perez Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Electric Tattoo David Flores and gougetheeyes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Perfection. Temple. hogg, Carl Hallowell and David Flores 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Hallowell Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Not listed yet: The Aloha Monkey, Minneapolis Deluxe Tattoo Parlour, Portland David Flores 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Burke Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 In London: Frith St. Into You The Family Business Reyeslv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conor blue eyes Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 every inksmith and rogers in jacksonville. Ursula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade1955 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Frith Street Family Business Always a great atmos in both. The work that comes out of both speaks for itself. Reyeslv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Scotland : Glasgow : Custom Inc, Irezumi Perth : Inkredible Kreations Edinburgh : Red Hot And Blue, Old Town Tattoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Shirley Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Im gonna nominate the shop I work at in southern Alabama. NV Upscale Body Art Co. 115 S.Alston St. Foley Al 36536 251 943 2155. I so suck at self promotion, but im tryin'. JAllen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 A quick list of the top of my head in the NYC area. Saved Tattoo Smith Street Eastriver Tattoo Invisible NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Triple Crown- Austin,TX Rock of Ages- Austin,TX David Flores 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I think the question is what defines the best shop for a person. Judging a shop is different that judging the tattooers that work there. Like Shannon I would say the shop I work at in my mind is the best shop. But that is only because all of us our like minded in our approach and expectations of a tattoo shop. I like a shop that specializes in traditional,but can full off basically any style, that is fun to hang out in, and relatively accessible to get tattooed. I don't expect to necessarily walk in and get tattooed on the spot but it nice to be able to get tattooed within a reasonable time. I would say my three favorite shops to get tattooed in Portland are Imperial Tattoo, Deluxe Tattoo, and Acme Tattoo. If you asked me who had the most talented artists I would say Atlas Tattoo, Artwork Rebels, possibly Mr Tattoo because their lineup seems to be ever changing, but every big name tattooer mentions that shop to guest spot in. But ultimately my opinion is only as good as the amount of shops I have visited so I guess the only solution is to visit more My favorite tattoo shop to get tattooed by on the road is Chicago Tattoo Company. I have yet to visit Smith Street and many other shops that I am sure I would enjoy as well. Ultimately my opinion is only as good as the amount of shops I have visited so I guess the only solution is to visit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 State of Grace is a nice shop hogg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I forgot to mention Samuel O'Reilly's Tattoo Parlour, Taylor Street Tattoo and Tattoo City as shops on the road I enjoyed my experience at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookietruck Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 gotta add perfection in austin, tx. lots of good art, anyone in the shop will put a quality tattoo on you and every artist is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Power Tattoo in Vista, Ca is legit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CercleRouge Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 NYC: NY Adorned East River Saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 How about Mike Perfettos in Bensonhurst, Goldfields in SF, Kadillac Tattoo in Philadelphia, Crazy Eddies in Philadelphia, Tattoo Peters in Amsterdam, all great shops that have been around a long time and are crammed with tattoo history. R and D tattoo in Queens is floor to ceiling with hand painted NY style flash. These shops have been worked and are steeped in tattoo mojo. On a Monday Shamrock in Hollywood has Mark Mahoney, Freddy Negrete and Rick Walters, thats over 100 years of tattooing there and its a great lookin shop. Spotlight in Hollywood is another great shop with real character and a waiting room with 4 walls of hand painted Bob Roberts flash. Bert Grimms on the Pike R.I.P. was the benchmark for all tattoo shops and when I went in there I knew there was no way I was leavin without gettin tattooed. David Flores, Perez, Stewart Robson and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texkota Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm really digging Virtue Tattoo in Houston, TX right now, great set up, great art, great artists. Owned by Lana Gooding previously of Taylor Street Tattoo in Chicago. I had a Sailor Jerry Eagle done at virtue a couple of months ago, going to get a panther head and an anchor there in January. If you are in Houston check it out. David Flores 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I got tattooed at Mike Perfetto's shop over 10yrs ago,and the tattoo looks fairly new.He did a blue koi on my leg.I just was at his shop a few months ago to grab some business cards.That shop is like a hidden gem. gougetheeyes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRnDoG Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Skull & Sword. hogg and Duffa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Milano City Ink Srl Gbg Classic Tattooing Black Garden Tattoo - London RedLetter1 WorkSpace I Love Good Times | Tattoo in London UK Gregor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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