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    Black Vulture Gallery

    4.6 (31 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Andrea F.

    Infinite stars! I had an excellent experience at Black Vulture, starting from the initial consultation all the way through the 2 sessions of tattooing and subsequent healing process. I will 100% be back here in the future (already planning my next one....or two...or three - it's truly an addiction). Hoode did an absolutely incredible job on my tattoo. His style is so unique and his details/lines/dimensions are super refined and on point. Seriously, check out his work. Next time I hope to get a color tattoo by him - his color work is fantastic. I got a black and grey tattoo this time. I was a particular pain in the ass client because I had specific photos I wanted him to work off of. Not only was the subject of my tattoo impeccably transferred from multiple composites of the original photos to his depiction of it, but the extra shading/filler and surrounding framing/outline were all products of his imagination and were done beautifully. I sort of had an idea in my head of what it could have possibly looked like before he drew it - let's just say he exceeded my expectations tenfold. The tattooing itself was super streamlined and efficient and I felt comfortable and at ease the entire time (bonus: there's so much cool artwork/artifacts on the walls to keep you distracted). Watching Hoode work is a display of someone who genuinely cares for each and every piece that comes before him and I could tell he sought perfection, adding details and shading here and there until it was up to his standards. Booking the tattoo was easy and Hoode made sure to keep me updated by email often about any schedule changes or open slots for appointments, especially since I had 2 sessions. Not only that, but he also gave me thorough instructions on after care for the healing process. I've never had a tattoo heal so wonderfully. The quality of the work here shows in the final product (I've attached a photo of my tattoo). I will absolutely visit back and I encourage everyone to check it out if you're looking for a stellar, top notch place to get a tattoo.

    Mallory M.

    I just got my third tattoo (but first tattoo that took longer than 15 minutes) here yesterday and I am totally in love. I stopped in last week on a whim to get some ideas and pricing and had the good fortune of meeting Chad the tattoo artist. He was honest with me about what would look good and what wouldn't which I greatly appreciated. When we finally agreed on a concept and location, he drew the most beautiful piece of artwork ever. When it was actually time to get inked I was super nervous but chad put me at ease. He got the whole piece done in one four hour sitting which greatly appealed to my need for instant gratification. Although it hurt like a bitch the finished product is phenomenal. I would say it is exactly what I had in mind, but it's way better. I'm so thrilled with my tattoo and I would recommend Black Vulture-especially Chad, to anyone.

    My paw print, by Rachael
    Colleen M.

    I'm a nervous, neurotic, perfectionist and I wanted to get my first tattoo. Obviously, I'm going to do a ton of research. My friend and I were both interested in getting small tattoos and we found a lot of good reviews for Black Vulture, specifically for Rachael. I live Central Illinois and was nervous about trying a small shop in the Midwest, so I planned to get mine while visiting the family in Philly for Thanksgiving. She answered all of our questions via email, let us leave a deposit via Paypal and gave us an appointment together. The setup for mine took longer than the actual tattoo. It's small and simple, but I love it and it looks beautiful. This little paw print has a lot of meaning to me and I wanted it to be perfect. Rachael was really nice and let me nervously ramble the whole time while she did her work. Thanks again! It has healed beautifully.

    Nurse by Justin Harris

    Went to Justin Harris for a-few nice pieces and would recommend to anyone who seeks a perfectionist for their tattoos. He really focuses on the little details and when you leave the shop you want be able to stop staring at the tattoo. Very quick and affordable , all you have to do on your end is wait until your appointment and endure the pain. Well worth it. The shop has a great atmosphere, you can tell all the artists love what they do. Can't wait to go back again. Update: 7 tattoos so far. Mind blown every time.

    Justin Harris (Greenbay Bully) did this piece and I love it.
    Chrissy H.

    Justin Harris has done a few tattoos for me and I continue to go back for good reason... he's amazing! The studio is a great place, located doors away from some awesome Fishtown bars and breweries. The atmosphere is comfortable with all the artists chatting with you, making you feel very welcomed.

    Rich G.

    Extremely impressed thus far. I have uploaded a pic of what my arm looks like just barely 4 hours into it. More work to be done and I am confident that it will turn out great.

    Steve P.

    This shop is AMAZING!! The art work is killer, and it's super clean. My man, Bobby Trefz is in the process of finishing my first sleeve, and I'm extremely happy with his work! Guy is Aces!! Great artist, and a good dude. Bobby is appointment only, and the shop is right next to Murphs so you can get that shot and beer before and after!!

    Dave Moyer  jazz tattoo duo monk and coltrane great work
    Kernis T.

    Really satisfied with my tattoos. I walked in and Dave Moyer was there and ready to set me up with what I wanted. Real nice guy I been recommending this place to a bunch of people. Great variety of styles. I trust these guys with any idea I want tattooed on me. Hoodes color work looks amazing and I hope to have him do one of my future tattoos.

    Mia H.

    Wow, guys, this place is AMAZING. First off, I was just some walk in that called 30 minutes before going in and was so lucky to be given an appointment. I came to Bird with a shitty sketch on a scrap of notebook paper of a geometrical arrow I drew, and not only did he clean up the design, but made my tattoo flawless. He's the sweetest! I'm a tattoo virgin, or was, and he made me super comfortable being there and assured me there was nothing to worry about. No joke. I never write yelp reviews, in fact I even made this account only to give this place 5 stars, and I don't even have the patience in making a Facebook for myself. If you're looking for a clean tattoo at an affordable price with really genuine and great people, definitely come to Black Vulture! Bird is incredible but I'm sure everyone there is.

    Done by Dave Moyer

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    Fantastic shop with an artist that does top quality work. Who could ask for more?

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    Floating World is great for tattoos! I live nearby and have walked in and scheduled appointments in…read moreadvance with specific artists. The space is clean and welcoming and the staff is very friendly and honest about expectations for specific tattoos (ex: finger tats!!!). The shop minimum is $120 and they are cash only. They have an ATM onsite and also accepted digital transfer like venmo and zelle to save on the fees. My most recent visit was about 2 weeks ago, when I walked in to have finger tattoos touched up. They were originally done out of the country and had started to fade a lot, with one almost disappearing. I walked in on a Sunday around the time that they opened and was able to go straight down. My artist did a great job in a short amount of time. I will definitely return to Floating World for future tattoos!

    I made an appointment for March 15th for lobe piercing. I realized I wouldn't be able to make that…read moreappointment a week in advance and canceled my appointment on March 9th. I have yet as of March 26 2026 to receive my refund. I have sent multiple emails, I have called and no one has answered, I went to sweetheart.philly instagram to dm and also saylorpiercing to dm and have not received or heard anything from anyone. Im completely being ignored and this is so annoying. lol the refund would have been $60 and as a college student this is money that I could use for food, or books!

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    3.8(67 reviews)
    2.1 miSociety Hill
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    I was very happy with the final result. I was nervous halfway through, but Noah certainly cleaned…read moreup the lettering and made it pop! Thanks Noah Webster, who owns Moo Tattoo! Not only a solid tattoo in my opinion, but Noah was a great business person! He quoted me one price and reduced it some, because it didn't take him as long as he estimated. Being a business owner myself and understanding customer service and such, that was outstanding! Thx Noah! Overall, I highly recommend Noah!

    For Review 1300 I'm going to give it up to the place that made my first tattoo a reality!…read more For close to 2 decades my first tattoo has been something the I had completely over thought with complicated design after random art and pop culture ideas that I have a limited scope of connection with currently. It finally got the point were I hd just decided to go with something simple that played toward my favorite holiday (https://youtu.be/UlaFe66MrTI). So when I saw that Moo Tattoo had their special tattoo deal for Halloween, I knew it was the time to go and have my first taste of the ink. Especially since it gave me the chance to get a tattoo from someone I knew I wanted to work with. For a few years Noah has been a good drinking buddy at Tattooed Mom, and I've shared many good conversations about art, south philly, and cats. And I've especially marveled over things like the watercolor tattoos that he's done. So between that and the praise that people like Jenna C. gave for Moo handling people getting their first tattoo, I knew it was the spot to go to. With there being a holiday flash special all weekend the shop was crowded beyond belief. But Noah and his crew managed to accommodate above and beyond, and even took some design requests within reason of what fit the size requirements. With it being all hollows eve there were plenty of ghosts, skulls, witches, and other spooky designs that were relevant to my interests. But I opted to go with a black cat in respect to Tippy Moo Cat (RIP! - https://www.facebook.com/TippyMooCat/), and Noah's sabretooth kitty, Mort. After a successful first tattoo Noah provided me with some spot on cleaning and care suggestions, and even made sure to send a follow up on it. With a first tattoo marked on the books, it goes without saying that I have acquired the itch for more. and with awesome service and spot on artists, Moo is definitely going to be a spot that I go to for at least a couple more!

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    3.8(90 reviews)
    4.3 miWalnut Hill, University City
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    I have been going here for years. Mike Munter is the goat. Clean lines. Great color shading…read more Everything and more you could ask for. Very clean shop. Email or calling is the best way to book an appointment.

    I would give Dave Hurban negative stars if i could. I went in for a navel piercing about a week ago…read morewith 2 friends. Even though we all have very different belly button shapes, he pierced all of us with the exact same size jewelry--mistake #1. Hours later it started hurting. The next day it began swelling to the point that my stomach was closing in on the gem. I went to see him on Tuesday because he wasn't working Sunday or Monday. He told me my issue was that I was cleaning it too much as if that would cause the amount of swelling, bruising, and puss that I was seeing. He squeezed puss out of it and then took it out and replaced it with a longer bar, saying it would be fine. 2 days passed and it was hurting worse and worse. I couldn't sleep because of the pain, despite taking tons of advil and not touching it at all. I decided to see a different piercer because he had been so dismissive of me the first time. The new piercer told me it had been done originally with a size about 3x too small for my anatomy. He said the piercing was so bad and swelling that it would take up to a year to heal if it did at all. We ended up taking it out and my piercer was appalled that the longer bar was a straight bar that Dave had BENT himself to shape it to a navel piercing. This piercer told me NEVER to go back to Dave again. I spoke to him today and he said he does not issue any refunds and "different piercers have different techniques." There is no way that putting a bent bar into someone's navel is a valid technique. Pictures are below. Dave can say what he wants, but a safely done piercing should never react like that for so long. Do not go here under any circumstances.

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