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    Fat Ram's Pumpkin Tattoo

    4.3 (215 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Shawn W.

    I've been coming here a few years and it's not bad. Reasonable prices and good communication.

    This is when I first got it. See how it looks. It's a hard crust over it.
    Daina S.

    I came here for my first tattoo in 2018 im only writing this now because I've gotten a second tattoo and now I know better. When I got this tattoo the man that did it did not give me anything to care for it with. No cream, not the plastic wrap thing nothing. So my wrist tattoo did not heal properly & there's patches in the tattoo. I'm am going to get this tattoo covered up though because it's patchy and did not heal correctly. He did it and sent me on my way, I remember asking how do I care for it and he told me just put oil, so I did and still didn't heal correctly....my sister just went and I guess because she's tattooed all over they did hers right, took advantage of me because I didn't know what I was doing. My fault I guess.

    Lucia M.

    My mom, sister and I all came together without an appointment and were each able to get our work done pretty quickly. Receptionist was friendly and fine. They each had small touch-ups with Lucky and that went great. I had a new tattoo, however, with Esben. I had the drawing already, a very simple delicate design and it seemed fine while being done. He was friendly and seemed quite experienced. Unfortunately, the design of a heart, made of small dots, became very blurred, making a delicate design really unattractive. Then an effect he tried of "highlighting" the heart also is blurry, and ultimately I'm going to have to have the whole tattoo covered up. I'm really disappointed and wish that he'd known (or said) that doing this style of delicate work is not something he's good at.

    Squirrel Monkey on Calf woo hoo (Artist Lucky)
    Alex B.

    Price- About 125-150 per hour How to get there (car) - South Huntington to the End. Left on Centre street and its about a quarter mile down on the right side. (bus) 39 goes from Back Bay towards Forrest Hills. Take this just past the MSPCA. You can get off and make a left on Perkins street. You will walk right into it after you cross the mini round about. So, I found this place on yelp. Based on all the awesome reviews I decided to check it out. Ros at the front desk was very helpful and friendly to me when deciding on my artist. I looked through all the books and decided on Lucky. He had some very detailed animals which was perfect for my Monkey Tattoo (see the pictures for this place). This was my third tattoo and first that involved color. Lucky wasn't the best communicator through email which was unfortunate due to my need for computer use. When I showed up for my tattoo he wanted one more in person consultation before doing the actual tattoo. I didn't mind this at all. It showed the artist really wanted to know what the customer wanted before doing the tattoo. This is very important when it comes to permanent body art. That night the owner Ram (very nice guy) took me across the street to grab food at a Cuban restaurant. He definitely didn't have to do that but i thought it was a nice gesture. While most of my friends do not have tattoos, and I received a great deal of ridicule over it, nobody was able to talk down the quality of work. Then those with tattoos were all very impressed on the tattoo as a whole. I waited three weeks to post this just to make sure it healed up right. I was surprised when Lucky told me to primarily use soap and water after the bacitracin for one day. But it worked. My tattoo is bright and colorful.

    Zhenya Y.

    Their professionalism is beyond compare. The reason I came here was because their receptionist or manager Cynthia replied to my email very quickly and were very educational as this was my first tattoo. She referred me to their artist Esben who I 100% recommend. I was very impressed with how much he listened to my idea of what I wanted and put in so much effort into making my image come to life. He made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole process from the consultation to the moment I walked out the door! He is so much fun to talk to I can't wait to get my next one!

    Crystal H.

    It's taken me a few weeks to write this review because the place has a great reputation and was recommended by a friend. I came in for a birthday tattoo of a small sparrow on my foot. The staff was a little rude, but that's to be expected at a tattoo shop when you're getting something small. I showed the artist several images and photographs of the tattoo and when he was completed I was devastated. I hoped it was just the initial shock but it's only gotten worse as it healed. I'm getting it removed next week but I wanted to post a warning to anyone wanting to get a similar tattoo. This is not the place for you.

    Chad's bonsai styled maple tree
    Ryan S.

    Working with Chad on my latest piece was a great experience. Chad is super talented with the needle. I also appreciated the time he took to discuss my idea. I'm looking forward to working with him in the future!

    not the best of angles and the flash doesn't do it justice but my sweet tattoo!! thanks, alex!
    Rachel S.

    Perhaps I should elaborate- I asked Alex to draw up a picture of my dog riding a skateboard to tattoo on my foot. It was thought out sooo well (he even did research on the anatomy of dogs, panthers, and skateboarders to get the drawing perfect) and beautifully executed. I sat with him for three hours and I feel comfortable saying he is one of the best people I have ever met. I always see members of the Fat Ram crew hanging out around JP and I kinda feel like Mel from "Flight of the Conchords" because I treat them like celebrities but also sort of like I'm an obsessive friend. *Pulls on the skin of my neck* Ull ull ull But I'm going to warn you: I've talked to a few people who decided to ditch Fat Ram because, when trying to set up an initial appointment, they were treated poorly and intimidated by one of the guys who works there. Don't let that one guy get you down because, between as the saying goes, "One dude (who doesn't do tattooing) does not a Fat Ram Pumpkin Tattoo make."

    My mom and I had matching tattoos done by Roz at a different shop years ago, my mom has since passed away and I was looking to get a memorial piece done for her but wasn't sure where to go or who to go to.... until I stumbled across Roz's Instagram. In just a few emails describing what I wanted(a fall scene and a robin) and some reference photos, she drew the most perfect tribute to my mom I could have ever imagined, she was so helpful with placement suggestions and ideas on how to tie in the other tattoos I have on that arm. The shop is clean, bright, and all the staff I interacted with were super nice and friendly, I would 1000 times over recommend Roz and this shop to anyone looking for a tattoo whether it's your first or fiftieth.

    Knitted tree done by Fat Ram
    Matt F.

    My experience here was awesome. I had 4 appointments within a few months to work on a tattoo with Ram, who was amazing and friendly. I spent a lot of time there getting to chat with other artists, staff members, and clients - it's really a fun and comfortable place to hang out! Needless to say, Ram's work was better than I expected. I am not only going back there at some point in the future, I'm also recommending them to anyone who's looking to get a tattoo. Everyone was friendly and professional the entire time. As far as the few negative ratings - it seems that people didn't do their research (re: times, availability, or how things work) or are hyper sensitive/high maintenance. It's a tattoo shop... take it down a peg.

    Completely healed
    Mika K.

    I love this place. First thing that stole my heart was the attitude of anyone who sits at the front desk: Professional, extremely approachable, and very knowledgeable. The shop itself is very clean and spacious, lots of really incredible flash on the walls to look at while you're waiting. I've gotten 2 of my tattoos done here and they were both executed perfectly and healed completely evenly. One of them was based on a drawing taken out of my sketchbook and the artist (I believe he was visiting) altered it to be appropriate for a tattoo but still maintained exactly what I wanted. Would always recommend Pumpkin to anyone looking for a great experience getting some ink whether it's your first time or your 50th!

    Just after it was done.  A gladiolus behind my right ear. Done by Alex 5/23/10
    Irene B.

    Amazing. I can't say anything bad about them. I had a small peice done but at no point did I feel it was unimportant to them. There was a small scheduling snafu, but they did everything possible to fix it and were very apologetic about it. The consultation with Alex was great and he made me feel very confident. I wanted a flower and he was the right artist for the job. I had checked out his work on the webpage and I recommend everyone checks out the work of the artist to choose the best fit for them. Alex did an amazing job on the tattoo. He was friendly and I felt comfortable and confident in his abilities the entire time. He did a perfect job and made sure to listen to what I wanted so I got a tattoo I love. It isn't cheap. But it isn't overpriced. You are paying for great services.

    Tattoo that needed to be touched up after the touch up
    Jessica S.

    I've gotten 3 tattoos done here as walk ins and have never had a problem. The staff is always super friendly and helpful whenever I go in. Last night I had a tattoo done and the staff stayed late to make sure I got tattooed. It needed some touching up this morning, came in and they touched it up right up for free with no questions asked. Yeah they're expensive but you get what you pay for. If you can't afford to pay a decent price then stay home and save up. Exactly happy with all of my tattoos. PS love Fred. He's awesome

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    Ask the Community - Fat Ram's Pumpkin Tattoo

    Are they still taking walk ins during COVID?

    I would call first. We went the other day & made the appointment the day before. They are strict about the amount how many people can be in the shop at any given time.

    Do they do piercings?

    No the don't. The only specialize in tattooing

    Does anyone know if they partake in the Friday the 13th tradition?

    They usually don't but Esben and Eddie will have a flash sheet to choose from that will start at 130 bucks

    What is the minimum age you can get a tattoo with parental consent in Massachusetts?

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