Help me help my new British babe get an awesome tattoo

[keepcalm]

Looking for suggestions for excellent tattooers in the UK -- I know there are many (I've seen many mentions here), but I've never looked into it myself and sadly didn't have the foresight to keep a running list.

Black & gray, patterns, and lines. He said he wants something "kinda tribal," but my plan is to present him with a bunch of other awesome work/artists that will hopefully be up his alley but also be a bit more unique than tribal.

He's down in Devon/Cornwall but travels often and will happily travel for this. The UK is tiny, after all! (said the American)

P.S. Hope this post isn't bad form! I have done some research myself but always find it overwhelming when starting from scratch. Plus - I trust you guys!

[CultExciter]

Just go to Into You in London. I think they can cover that. Although there are sooooo many good shops.

[abees]

I would agree with Into You. Specifically Tomas Tomas, by the sounds of it.

Also Maxime at Sang Bleu. Curly at Lionel's in Oxford.

Instagram -

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[CultExciter]

Oh yeah, Curly. I can't believe I forgot to mention him!

[keepcalm]

Thanks, @CultExciter and @abees! Going to Insta-stalk now!

[Rikhall]

What about jondix deffinatly covers black and grey patterns

[markdeerhunter]

Simon Erl would be who I would go to if I was in England.

[scubaron]

Another vote for Jondix

[keepcalm]

GUYS! These are all amazing and perfect suggestions. I knew I could count on y'all! Thank you so much!

(Keep them coming if you think of others!)

And dammit now I might have to get my own tattoo from a UKer.

[Graeme]

I think if I was to start over knowing what I know know and was tougher than I actually am (or at least wanted to give that impression) I would get a Curly body suit. Hands down the toughest look in tattoos. I love that heavy British tribal thing.

[SStu]

Great suggestions here. Add Matt Black to the list, too, please.

[Patrick Bateman]

@keepcalm

Deno and Seven Doors

SEVEN DOORS TATTOO

[Rikhall]

Sway at sacred electric in leeds

[keepcalm]

Yes! All of these names are so great! Very excited to have a solid list to show him.

You guys are a gorgeous, crystal-lined fountain of perfect information. Thank you!

[purplelace]

Would recommend anyone at Belfast City Skinworks ;) You didn't specify what part of UK and you did mention travel is an option :)

[Fala]

Third vote for Jondix at Seven Doors!!!