I had my tragus pierced by Ivi back in March 2026, and it is healing so nicely that I went back for Ivi to pierce my conch yesterday! Everyone at Red Baron is friendly, attentive, and helpful. Ivi is very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough, and I've been very happy with her work! read more

Red Baron Ink - Tragus and conch piercing by Ivi at Red Baron Ink - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I made a same day appointment for rook and stacked lobe piercings. I'd had many ear piercings before and Red Barron was my best experience so far. The staff was super friendly from start to finish (I was welcomed as soon as I came in) and my piercer, Gab, was very patient, knowledgeable, and efficient. They explained everything to me really well and worked with me to get the final look I wanted. My piercings look great! While I was there, they got a ton of walk ins and eventually ran out of availability, so I'd recommend making an appointment if possible. read more

Red Baron Ink - Rook and stacked lobe piercings done at Barron - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

very colorful , pops out very vibrant , very chilled and cool environment Love how the tiger and snake combined with multiple colors makes everything pop out read more

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Got a third earlobe piercing with Ivi and she was patient, friendly, and explained what she was doing and why at every point of the process. As a nervous piercee I really appreciated it! I previously got a tattoo here with Grant and both times found the staff approachable and willing to take the time to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted. read more

This place has 2 diff Yelp pages! I did a review on the other page a couple of years ago, on my awesome piercing experience there. But the past year I've been checking out my very first tattoo ever, received almost 20 years ago at Andromeda on St. Mark's place, and seeing how much it's aged. I decided it was FINALLY time to do my first real tattoo...touch-up? Refresh? Re-work? Whatever it was, I decided to try Red Baron out for their ink, since my piercing went so well with them and everyone here is SO friendly (I've come back multiple times for check-ups and new helix jewelry). So I sent them a picture of my tired old "Magical Girl Sagittarian Arrow" and told them I was looking for someone to make it shine again. I was sent the pages of a few artists and I settled on Daisy, because she had a portfolio of tons of cute modern-looking anime and gamer stuff. The second I showed her a picture on my phone of the Key of Clow's wings, she immediately said "Cardcaptor Sakura," and I knew she was meant to be my artist :D Daisy was INCREDIBLY patient with me. We literally worked on the revamped design for an HOUR AND A HALF, as I sent her back to make changes at least 3-4 times, altering wing look, ribbon length, arrow style, my god, she was an angel. But the end result was gorgeous. She was awesome at explaining any limitations due to having to follow the original tattoo shape, and she also explained her technique of working on the more difficult spots (for the customer haha) first, to keep the pain threshold tolerable. And I surely felt it in the beginning when she started, but by the time we were midway through it was so much easier and I was shocked when she announced she was done! The actual execution of the tattoo was done in under an hour, less than the planning took! My dingy old arrow now had an INCREDIBLE makeover. Daisy was soo sweet and I HIGHLY recommend her. Expect to pay a premium price here, but I walked in knowing this beforehand. I don't play when it comes to my tattoos or any permanent piercing/jewelry on my body. So I'm willing to pay premium for safety and cleanliness, SKILL, freaking good talent, and peace of mind. I had no doubts I would be pleased with the outcome and my expectations were exceeded times TEN. Plus, this place has very good vibes, great lighting (no doom and gloom grim reaper aesthetic), and a big front window where you can people-watch as you're getting worked on. Methinks the next time I need more work done, I'm coming back. I've gotten quite attached to this place read more

Red Baron Ink - The old. The before. The nostalgic. The first. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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Saw Britaini in January. She took my fifteen photos and turned it into a beautiful and personalized piece. The space was clean and full of art and tattoo books, folks were friendly, and I felt comfortable and at ease. We used numbing cream and finished the piece in about 2.5 hours. Reasonably priced and great communication! I will be back again!! read more

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Maise is an absolute gem. My daughter was getting pierced and Maise was communicating everything she was about to do so my daughter knew what to expect. You can feel the pride she takes in her work. The aftercare instructions where thorough. read more

Red Baron Ink - Tragues & Daith - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

$150 for a Nose Piercing That Lasted 3 Weeks -- A Bargain I'll Never Forget I got a nose piercing at their Verse Bar event on June 21 and paid $150 (plus a generous tip) for what I assumed was quality jewelry. Silly me! Turns out, it was more like a rental -- because after just 3 weeks, the jewelry fell out of my nose on its own. No tug, no twist, no drama. Just... gone. Naturally, I contacted them right away, thinking they'd do the bare minimum and make things right. By the time I made it to their downtown location, my piercing had closed. They gave me a half-hearted "sorry," and when I politely asked if they could do anything else, the manager called the owner -- who very graciously offered me a 15% discount to redo the piercing. Because yes, obviously I'm dying to spend more money on something that didn't even last a month. Spoiler: I didn't take the offer. I'm disappointed, not delusional. So let me get this straight: I paid luxury salon prices for bargain-bin jewelry, lost the piercing in less time than a Netflix free trial, and was told I could pay again -- just slightly less this time. What a magical experience. If you're into overpriced piercings, cheap materials, and customer service that acts like doing the bare minimum is a favor -- congratulations, you've found your spot. Me? I'll pass. And I recommend you do the same. read more

I got a tattoo here with Britaini after a recommendation from a family member, and I would give the whole experience more than five stars if I could. This was my second tattoo but it's in a much more visible location than my first, so I was a little nervous, but it turns out I had no reason to worry. She really took her time to ensure that it turned out perfectly and that the design was exactly what I wanted. The final product is absolutely gorgeous and even better than what I'd been hoping for, and it's healing beautifully so far. I'm so happy with it. The front desk staff were also super friendly and nice, and they answered all of my questions. My appointment was scheduled just a day in advance and that wasn't an issue at all. The shop was clean and had a great vibe. The pricing was very reasonable too, especially considering the quality. Unfortunately I'm not local to the area, but will absolutely come back if I'm in the market for a tattoo or piercing next time I'm in town. read more

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Been going to Red Baron Ink for over 10 years and getting well over 30+ tattoos. Grant the owner and artist extrordaire treats me like family, every tattoo i got from is better then the next. Very satisfied with everything including the cost of all the tattoos. read more

Wonderful team! I called in to ask if I could be seen same day at 5:15pm. They accepted me. Music was cool. Staff and customers giving "dude bros". It was cute. I was set up with Xavier for a nose piercing. I already had a septum with a right nostril piercing. When I tell you this man took his TIIIIME!! He brought out brow mapping thread and mapped out the other side so I can have it parallel to my right one. He was patient with me and my concerns. I was having a pretty bad day and getting it definitely settled my brain out. I got an aftercare pdf along with a way to reach him if anything went wrong. Also informed me to do a follow up to check how everything is read more

This is my GO-TO spot for piercings. The staff is so welcoming and helpful and the shop is very clean. Xavier is the absolute best! I've gotten a couple of piercings done by him and he does an amazing job. He is so nice, and attentive to any concerns you may have. He's so chill and has the most calming aura which definitely helps to calm the nerves haha. Their jewelry selection is great, and they have high quality pieces. Highly recommend getting pierced here. Already looking forward to my next piercing :) read more

I bought my last-minute ear piercing; and it's such a wonderful experience. Everyone is friendly, and the place is super clean. Xavier is awesome and patient and very detailed. Thank you. read more

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Really great place. Simply put. I haven't had any tattoo work done in over 20 years and that was well outside of New York City - so I didn't really know the lay of the land when I started researching places online. A lot of sites recommended mostly celebrity tattoo artists and when I looked up the reviews for these places there was a lot of mixed emotions and comments of being poorly treated etc. So I looked for places that just had good reviews and RBI kept coming up. And for good reason, too. I reached out via email to ask for a consultation and provide details for a small letter tattoo that means a lot to me personally and I got a quick response from Adam and we quickly figured out an appointment. I came in for the appointment and everything was clean, easy-going, and everyone was super helpful from the get-go. I was tattoo'd by Dave who has totally amazing start to finish. He took time to go over the design with me and was helpful in determining the right sizing and placement. Very considerate of making sure I knew how it would lay as it was on the wrist so would move and twist a lot. But also very flexible to make sure I got the tattoo I wanted. Everything went seamlessly and quickly, but I did not feel rushed in anyway. Real Goldilocks situation in my opinion. Very relaxed place and you could tell it was a team that worked well together as they were all very interested in what each other was working on and there was just a really balanced harmony to the place. As I said, I wasn't looking for some hotshot tattoo artist to the stars. I just wanted to work with someone who obviously cared about their craft and was focused on getting the best possible outcome for the design I had in mind. And thats what I got at RBI. New tattoo is healing great and I'm glad I found this place. read more

Great studio! I've gotten help with two piercings over the past year and both appointments have been quick and easy. The staff is awesome and the entire shop has a great vibe. read more

I chose RBI for my piercing because they are listed with the Association of Professional Piercers, and I'm very glad I did. I have nothing but awesome things to say about Xavier who explained the process clearly, and pointing out the deviation in my septum that could present a challenge (and yes - I suspected my anatomy might be a problem beforehand). He warned me that it may take more than one attempt to get it right, and he was correct. I've known people who were sent home from shops with misaligned piercings, and it was very worth it to go to a shop where the piercer wasn't willing to settle for "good enough," but wanted to get it right. I would go back to RBI and Xavier in a heartbeat, and would happily send friends there. read more

Joanna revitalized the underwhelming tattoo of my late mother that I got from a different shop years ago. Everyone in the shop was kind and welcoming & the shop was clean with a friendly atmosphere. I was so pleased with the experience I sat back down to get another one of my tatts worked on. 10 stars. read more

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If you require something on your body pierced go here. I have been there for ears and noses, but I would trust these folks to pierce anything. read more

I have had piercings and a tattoo cover-up at RBI (both great experiences)- this review is for my tattoo with the artist Shamil. I had a 20 year old Celtic cross and skulls that I wanted to cover up, and I was not very excited or committed to a new design (just wanted the old one gone). Shamil got me as excited as if it were my very first tattoo, by listening to my concerns, making awesome size/color/design suggestions and being completely transparent about the process (time, cost, pain factor, etc.). I was really concerned about the size of the cover up, and Shamil made sure (I don't know how!) to keep it to the size I wanted while covering the areas I needed covered. During the tattoo, I had to answer a call, get a snack and stop because I am a wimp ;) Shamil was incredibly understanding and never made me feel ashamed, even when I was squirming at the end. The tattoo is everything I could have hoped for. Excellent coverage, clean lines, gorgeous shading and brilliant color. I know opinions are subjective but Shamil did exactly what we discussed and even more. For the first time in years I can show off my neck and feel like a badass, proud of her ink! - very clean studio, friendly staff (who also are very encouraging btw!) - can be costly but totally worth every cent - extremely talented artists - no attitude: great for newbies and veterans alike! read more

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I got a tattoo here with Miko around 3 years ago, and couldn't be happier with the experience!! Red Baron Ink is very professional yet simultaneously laid back, putting you at ease during the entire experience. Miko is highly skilled and was able to beautifully fulfill my request despite the vague description I had given her. The tattoo was pretty painless despite placement on the inner forearm (though this is different for everyone), and healed super quickly. I followed the aftercare directions Miko had given me, and had absolutely no issues with the healing process. 3 years from that day, my tattoo is still just as vibrant as the first day I got it done!! High quality inks and technique. Can't wait to come back for more! :)) read more

Red Baron Ink - Tattoo immediately after getting it done! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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I travel from Florida just to get my work done by Grant because it is well worth the journey. Grant recently completed this patriotic piece and before that, he completed a full sleeve. I could not be happier with the outcome. I had been to other tattoo shops and received horrible art and the ink faded. Grant does vibrant work with colors and uses only the very best ink which will last for many years to come. The shop is beautiful, welcoming, and very clean. The other artists are all great and have great personalities. I strongly recommend Grant and Red Baron Ink.... read more

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My first tattoo!, and I chose Red Baron Ink. I chose red baron ink based on their 5-star reviews, and the diversity of tattoo artist that they have. I walked in and the place was super clean, organized and welcoming. They took proper covid precautions. It was my first tattoo, and I can tell the staff was really excited for me. I loved that!!! Made me feel very special. My fiancé came with, but I didn't want to ask if he can sit next to me, due to covid and social distancing. Since there was plenty of space in the back, the manager pulled out a chair for my fiancé, and he was able to be next to me the entire time. We didnt have to ask. They acknowledged that on their own, and I thought that was really nice. Thats great customer service. I loved how the other staff members interacted with us. Made us feel they really do care. My tattoo artist was Erik. I couldn't of asked for a better artist!!! He did an amazing job bringing my idea to life on ink! He went above and beyond to make sure I was happy. I chose him because he is so diverse with his work! He can do it all. My tattoo is single line/thin line tattoo and he nailed it!!!!! Communciation with him was the best. He acknowledged all my messages; I knew I picked the right artist! I highly recommend Red Baron Ink!!! read more

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I came from the DC area to RBI because I was having a big issue with an artist in trying to complete a half-sleeve back home. I was already on edge and nervous about getting the piece done because it had big emotional resonance to me. I emailed RBI, explained my situation, and they connected me to Daisy Lu. I told Daisy the significance of the piece and the limited time I had to get it done since I wasn't from the area. Daisy not only sympathized with me, but she ended up elevating the design from its original version. She finished a full, detailed, in color and painterly-like tattoo for me in 2 sessions. She was kind, warm, and as someone who swells up during sessions, she ensured to try everything to help the swelling go down and ease my pain. I will only go to Daisy from now on and make the trek from down here due to her professionalism, empathy, and high level of skill. I am so grateful and impressed. I cannot recommend Daisy and the team at RBI enough. read more

Red Baron Ink - My tattoo, healed now. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I was looking for a piercing artist in Manhattan. I found Xavier of Red Baron Ink listed as a member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP). After making several calls to Red Baron Ink and speaking with the manager, Adam, who was very kind and answered my all of my questions patiently and satisfactorily, I decided to go there to have three ear piercings (two lobes and one helix) repierced. During the short wait (I was a walk-in), I discussed my options and their jewelry selection with Adam (with his continued kindness).  When Xavier greeted me and walked me back to his work area, I noticed that it was very clean, orderly, and brightly lit (a theme that resonated in the shop). He was knowledgeable, explained everything that he was going to do throughout the entire process, and utilized safe practices. He was the ultimate professional! It turned out I didn't need piercings, but only reopenings (my piercings were just blocked) -- which he did using a gentle touch. If I ever decide to get new piercings or discuss styling, I will be sure to go back to Xavier at Red Baron Ink! read more

Very impressed with the high standards at Red Baron. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming, check in process is digital and seamless af which is always a bonus. I had been following Mary ( missvampira) on IG for a little over a year and finally pulled the trigger. Their COVID safety protocols are on point and they follow them which was vital in my decision going there. Everyone wore masks amongst generally cleanliness and good spacing. Mary does killer work and after getting work from her I'm definitely planning on getting at least a dozen more. You can tell how dedicated she is to her craft and learning and her mentors in the shop are happy to teach and guide along the way which is valuable in any career or environment. I will be recommending Mary and the shop as a whole to anyone that asks! read more

Red Baron Ink - 3-4 wks healed - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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I am not from NYC, so I was so lucky to grab a last minute appointment! I was able to email with Shamil (my tattoo artist) prior to my appointment on what I had in mind. When I arrived for my appointment, the design was not exactly what I had in mind, but Shamil was able to completely revamp my idea & had a new design within an hour. He was so kind about the things I wanted to change & I cannot be happier with the end result. While I was waiting on the new design I bought new jewelry for my cartilage piercing & they swapped out my earrings for me! Overall, I had a lovely experience. Staff was friendly & location was clean. Shamil kicked ass with my tattoo. Cant wait to visit the city again & get another work of art from here. read more

Red Baron Ink - Me! With my new tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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Made an appointment with Niiru for my first tattoo and I can't be more happy about how the experience went for me! I was really nervous about the whole process, but he was really professional and you can tell he's very serious about the work he does. I went with Niiru because he does anime style tattoos, a style that has become more prevalent in these past few years. I wanted something to a work done by artist MilkySyrup and he translated it to work for a tattoo and made it totally unique. He's not very heavy handed either, so if you're sensitive, I can say that it only got somewhat painful during the latter half of the 2 and a half hour experience as my skin was getting tender and sensitive. The after care advice Niiru gave out worked phenomenally as well. They advise using Dial Liquid Gold soap, Aquaphor for the first three days, and moving on to Lubriderm afterwards. Not once did my tattoo burn or itch with this method. And I can say it's healed pretty phenomenally so far even though it's only been a week from my appointment. Tl;dr Niiru is a great artist for your anime style tattoos and I can't wait to go back for my second already! read more

Got an armband done at Red Baron's East Village location with Miko. Her work (showcased on her Instagram) is so spectacular and delicate and it was PERFECT for the intricate Rene Magritte-inspired design that I wanted. I sent her the original artwork and she crafted up the stencil herself for me. She was very patient, and in the end it came out beautifully. I couldn't be happier with my new piece. Now it's nearly healed up and I'm still in love. Pictured is the centerpiece of my armband (The Lovers II by Magritte). The whole band goes all the way around with a few other works of course. But look at Miko's detail! (Pls ignore that it's a little dry--I gotta dab on a little lotion lol). read more

Red Baron Ink - The centerpiece of my Magritte-inspired armband by Miko. It's a little dry--need to dab a little lotion but LOOK AT THAT DETAIL - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

It's very professional , clean and great staff . Eric has been working with me on a family dragon tattoo series . We add a dragon each time a grandchild is born . His work is creative , colors are strong and great lines . read more

Red Baron Ink - Dragon tattoo with my grandchildren as little tattoos . - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Eric at Red Baron did my very complicated and high-resolution full-sleeve tattoo, which took over a year and multiple visits to complete. I had a vision and somewhat vague sketches, but Eric did the actual drawing and turned that into reality through his skill, patience and attention to detail. The tattoo is now fully healed, and I am very happy with the result. The shop overall is very professional and reliable. I am happy they made it through Covid lockdowns, would definitely come back. read more

Shamil is the shit! This tat is one of my favs just because how detailed it is even with white ink and healed the best of all my tats. Also loved talking to him about comedians lol. Thanks for your artistic talents! read more

Red Baron Ink - Matching tooth tats! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Got an awesome collab leg piece with Grant and Kong. Couldn't be happier! Studio is super-clean and everyone is very friendly. I definitely recommend!!! read more

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Red Baron Ink is the absolute best tattoo and piercing shop in NYC. They are friendly, knowledgable, the space is incredibly clean and they do a fantastic job. Xaviar is amazing and made me, my friends and family feel totally comfortable. We've seen him many times for piercings over the years and we have never had any issues.--he does a terrific, thorough job. Cannot rec'd Red Baron Ink enough. read more

This place is amazing, I had no idea what to expect and the staff specifically my artist Daisy were amazing and I love my tattoo thanks GUYS! read more

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Got my flat pierced with Liz today. She was patient while I slowly perused my options and took time to talk about their sterilizing process and aftercare. I've been to a few piercing shops in the city and she was definitely the best at making sure you're informed. read more

Red Baron Ink - Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Walked in -- nothing makes a walk in easier than a tattoo shop that says "appointment only" on their instagram -- and came based on the 4.8 on google reviews. Explained what I wanted and showed the pics to the guy at the front desk. He quoted me a price that was very expensive but not quite a rip off -- $300 for 9 words of script is not fun, but I paid it instead of trying to negotiate it, and in return I declared myself entitled to and expected mastery, perfection, and exquisitely anal attention to detail, my wishes, my concerns, etc -- and I got it. Adrienne was my tattooist (is that the right word) and it was a simple line script made for me by a singer named Noah Kahan who has bad handwriting and great lyrics. Adrienne had the patience to go over the tattoo very anally and analytically because a script tattoo is far below her skill level and yet anything can go wrong. She printed out three sizes and we analyzed them on the arm before choosing one. The first push down of the paper was slightly slanted and we erased it and did it again. She knocked it out while making small talk and distracting me from what a chickenshit I am about getting tattoos. We then pulled up the original graphic and she did a detailed inspection of the tattoo to make sure it was exactly right. She spent more time preparing for the tattoo than on the tattoo itself, and that's the "measure twice, cut once" mastery I want from someone putting permanent markings on my body. While I am far from a tattoo expert, Adrienne should get all of the "someone's handwriting being etched onto my body" business she can tolerate, and if you're doing something small and simple, ignore the appointment only sign. Lube your wallet, but find in this store the assurance you need that the thing that will sit on your body for the rest of your life will be done professionally, honorably, patiently, analytically, correctly, with art, and with empathy for your anxiety about getting it correct. read more

I did a lot of research when looking for a place for my first tattoo and someone recommended RBI and I emailed them asking for some more info. Gere responded quickly and was super kind! He asked me for details about what I wanted, gave me the Instagrams of the artists, and helped me set up my appointment. I decided to go with Miko because I was getting a small, fine lined tattoo and she seemed to be best at that. When I got to my appointment, she was very meticulous with her station and cleanliness - which is something I thoroughly appreciated. She sketched out my tattoo and asked me a lot of questions to make sure it was exactly how I wanted it to look. I was super nervous the whole time but she helped me stay calm, asked me if I was okay throughout, and asked if I needed any breaks. Honestly, it didn't hurt at all! She had a very light touch and the tattoo turned out amazing. I'm super happy with my whole experience and would definitely come back! read more

Red Baron Ink - Paper airplane tattoo done by Miko! Highly recommend her for small, fine lined tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for some nose jewelry and opted to put it in myself since I've had that piercing for a while and often change my jewelry. Unfortunately the rod I was sized for was too small, which isn't as big of an issue since I opted out of the extra help. I came back to the shop the next day and the piercer wasn't there, so I was told to come back the next day and that he'd be there from 12-6. I came back the next day right at 5 and asked for the piercer and was told he was booked for the rest of the day. I explained that I'd just buy a longer rod since that was the issue and the receptionist wouldn't let me purchase it without the piercer's help. I told him I came three days in a row and only needed a replacement, and I was told to come back again the next day and make an appointment. What felt weird is that the piercer was sitting right there during this conversation and I felt like I was being a burden. I also wasn't aware that I should make an appointment to even buy a new rod until my third visit and it left a bad taste. I came around the same time on the very first day to come buy the jewelry with no problem. The young lady who helped me the first day was wonderful though! read more

Dave at Red Baron Ink (@daveganjamie) was so great to work with! I knew I wanted a tattoo of my dog and he captured him and his spirit perfectly. He walked me through every step and the shop was super clean. The whole experience was fantastic--I already have my next appointment with him to touch up an old tattoo! read more

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Got a sacred heart piece done by Suranghee this past weekend and couldn't be happier with the result and overall experience. Every step of the way from booking to the day of my appointment, Su was very professional and quick to responding to any questions or concerns. The shop itself is very clean and organized. I recommend asking your artist first if it's okay to bring a friend due to the size of the space, but this is also clearly stated on RBI's website. The tattoo process itself was a pleasant experience as well. The overall vibe was dope, with good music playing and the employees of the shop making sure you're doing well. Can not recommend RBI more and I hope to get another piece done here in the future. read more

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