Bushido

The shop itself is clean and well laid out. The recpetionist is very welcoming and professional.

I went to see Brando about a month ago for a consultation. He didn't write down any of the details I was telling him while I was there. He quoted my two tattoos at a total of six hours. I left my deposit and cane back for my appointment two weeks later.

The drawing he drew was of the two tattoos together. Although it was a beautiful drawing, it wasn't what I wanted. It took him a extra 30 minutes to draw up the new tattoos, and the whole process took only two hours.

I was charged for the time it took him to redraw the tattoos. This I was not very impressed with. If he had been more professional with the consultion, there wouldn't have been the mistake.

I also found that any small changes to the design I requested was met with a sigh. That is very unprofessional. I want all my ink to look how I want because it will be on me forever. An artist should know this and be accomodating and understanding.

Overall I am happy with how my tattoos turned out, but I wouldn't go back.

Best tattoo shop in the city. Friendliest artists and some of the best tattoos come out of this shop.

My wife and I got our 10 year anniversary tattoos done there. Price was one of the best we found for a world class shop. BRANDO was nice, entertaining, clean, and he would not do anything he was uncomfortable with. I have read previous complaints before we went in there and they must have been in a different shop. Can not wait to go back!

My girlfriend gave me a gift certificate to this place and I highly recommend it. Will (can't remember his last name) was an apprentice and I highly recommend him. You'll get journey man level art apprentice prices. He is easy to talk to, Terrific at his job and was punctual with dates. I'm hoping to use him again when the funds increase.

I've been coming here since the place opened and have never felt more Comfortable about coming to any establishment. I've become great friends with my artist Doug thru the Years and see amazing work walk out the doors daily. Everyone I know that comes here has had nothing but great things to say. Great talent. Clean and sanitary and a comfortable environment.

Earlier in the year had a fairly basic piece done by Brando. Quite simple: a couple of geometric shapes and some text - took 45 minutes. I waited a few months to submit this review to see how things healed. No problems - the tattoo is tight. Therefore the two stars don't relate to the artist.

HOWEVER, there are some cryptic billing practices. My 45 minute tattoo, including consultation, cost $230. I pointed out that the shop rate (sign posted right behind the cashier) quotes $170/hr. I got a less than satisfactory answer about how it came to $230 for 45 minutes of work. A less trusting person might suggest the cashier is skimming, or the shop is falsifying its reporting for tax purposes ... I, however, would never speculate such things. To the next person who goes there - ask for a receipt and see what type of answer you get.

I used this simple design as a test to see if I wanted to use Bushido to finish my sleeve. Test failed. Time to share this story and move on to a new shop.