Don't typically write reviews, however after my experience and reading the two negative reviews, I felt compelled to write this one.
I was recommended to Rob by a friend, and have also heard good things about the shop in general through word of mouth.
First off, to the MORON who got a lip tattoo, WTF were you thinking, you got a tattoo in a moist area and you expected it to not fade away??? Do some research, the majority of people who get lip tattoos don't have good results and they typically don't last long with MANY of the people getting them experiencing the SAME THING YOU DID. Then you expect a free touch up? Please pass me whatever the hell you're smoking because it MUST be some good stuff.
Secondly, Steven, they are free to charge what ever they want, I have seen plenty of their work in person and in their portfolio's and it's quality. Is it the best out there, no, but it's damn sure a notch above average and NOT $100 dolar art.
People, PLEASE keep in mind, this isn't about what YOU think they should charge, you're paying for artwork, price is very much so based on quality of the work along with sit time. Sure Stephanie probably could have gone somewhere else and paid less, maybe even less then $100 but would the quality of her work be near as good? I can assure you not. There is a few other places in Simi that garner much attention, I will leave them unamed, but two in particular pop into my head and they would NEVER get my business, when you get a bad vibe just by looking at the people in a shop, that's never good.
Now, onto Rob and Will, great dudes. Rob is very much BLUNT and straight forward, he doesn't mix words and will be flat out honest with you. I prefer this over someone who sugar coats something as to not "hurt my feelings". Some may call this being an asshole, I call it being honest which I applaud. Rob took his time to explain to me the ins and outs of the tattoo I was thinking of getting. After making up my mind a deposit was put down and an appointment made. Even though I changed my mind the last minute of what I wanted done, Rob couldn't have been nicer. Granted I just wanted some simple text and it wasn't like I changed my mind after he spent hours drawing something up (which I would not recommend doing). We sat down and he got to work. He was easy to converse with and was professional during the sitting. Will had a customer while Rob was doing my arm and I observed Will to be just as accomodating to his client as Rob was too me.
Overall the experience was a great one, and my tattoo turned out great. Both Will and Rob were great to deal with. Should I decide on more ink, I will be back to First Amendment. read more