Mario was fantastic, I feel that he really listen to what I wanted and drew a piece that I…read moreabsolutely love. It was a cover up that was important for me to move forward with new memories. His conversation was interesting and I felt like I'd known him for a while, not just meeting him for the first time. His studio was clean and decorated cool. I felt very comfortable. I highly recommend Moth and Dagger. I can't wait to go back and get more work done. If I could rate a million stars I would! Thank you Mario

20+ Year Client Review / Context: This custom piece was…read morespecifically commissioned as a hooded Nephilim. Instead, Mario drew it up as a long-haired angel. When I brought up the hair to find a middle ground on the design, he took offense, erased the hair off the stencil, slapped the bare head on, and rushed the outline onto my skin. After that session, he completely cut contact--ignoring studio calls and direct messages while leaving the piece unfinished and continuing to post new flash online.

I got my first tattoo here, (3/4th sleeve) and just wanted to give a shoutout to Matt Leibo, and…read morethe rest of the team at Seventh Son. Matt is very friendly, approachable, and patient from beginning to the end of the process. He was clear on the expected hours/rate, but most of all, the quality, and openness to questions (pain tolerance, aftercare, etc.) for someone like me, who has never gotten a tattoo before. I've been contemplating on a tattoo for years to cover up a birthmark on my arm and finally went through with it, and picked Matt/Seventh Son. Matt covered it really well, and you can't even see the birthmark anymore. Thanks Matt!

Just got another tattoo after 10 years and it was such a great experience! James and all the other…read morestaff members were kind and really made it a comfortable place to close your eyes and allow them to work! James was light-handed, quick, and did quality work! Second my second tattoo of the year for this month and I'm excited to get behind the needle again'!

Today I had an appt wit Karl. I had come into their store about five days be4. Karl was very nice…read moreand agreed to do this piece 4 me. I did a drawing of the two hearts wit my 4 kitties names. I was blessed to have them 4 12-14 years. I miss them dearly. I came to my appt today and completed their paperwork. Then Karl said to come in to their workstations. The staff are all very chill and very kool wit their customers. I have about a dozen small pieces on my wrists, shoulder, lower back of my neck and stomach. I hadn't had a tattoo in about ten years. I am very grateful to Karl your work today I think looks gr8. Thank you 4 wat you did 4 me I'm very happy with how it looks. I highly recommend Let it Bleed if you want some new art on you. Thank you again Karl 4 today. Sara Jane Firth

I was referred to Kevin at Let It Bleed by a friend, and unfortunately my experience was terrible…read moreand traumatic. Every time I worked with Kevin, he was late. At one appointment, I showed up early and still waited over an hour and a half while he got set up, and I was charged for that time. I also had issues with his drawing. I ended up having to redraw some of the details myself to get the design closer to what I wanted/ the inspo photo. After he completed the outline, Kevin texted me multiple times asking me to come back to finish the tattoo. I was already hesitant, but I eventually agreed. Before the appointment, I sent him multiple inspiration photos showing exactly what I wanted for the shading: primarily an outlined tattoo with light shading, contrast, variation, and plenty of negative space. I was lying down while he worked, so I couldn't see what he was doing. About an hour in, I finally looked at the tattoo and was honestly horrified. Instead of the light shading we had discussed, large portions of the outlines had been filled in with heavy black ink. It looked like giant blocks of black to me. There was almost no negative space or variation, and it was completely different from the references and direction I had given him. When I told Kevin this was not what I wanted, his attitude immediately changed. To make the experience worse, I was ultimately charged hundreds of dollars more than I expected. The shop itself didn't make the experience any better. In my experience, it was dusty and grimy, and people regularly came in directly off the street while I was there. I also personally witnessed another tattooer at the shop, Max, shove a homeless man to the ground outside after the man had already left the shop. It was incredibly uncomfortable to witness. Overall, I deeply regret trusting Kevin with my tattoo. Between the lateness, being charged while waiting for him to set up, having to correct parts of the drawing myself, the finished work being drastically different from what I requested, his reaction when I spoke up, and the amount I was charged, I would absolutely not return. For me, Let It Bleed was the definition of a struggling tattoo shop.

This review is for Dan! Came here a bit ago to get a small tattoo on my finger. I've gotten tattoos…read morefrom many different people over the years, and I've never felt so cared for during my appointment, let alone a walk-in appointment. Dan was patient and attentive towards my requests, and I never felt rushed or judged. The tattoo came out wonderful and is still holding well to this day. I think it's so important to find a tattoo artist that makes you feel welcomed and cares about the art they'll be putting on your body that you will have for the rest of your life. Surprisingly, that's hard to come by these days. Thanks so much for everything, Dan!

I just got some work done by Nicolas Lee and he was fantastic, truly. This is my 4th tattoo…read moreoverall, first by him, and definitely my best experience. Just an amazing shop, great vibes and beautiful work. He and I collaborated a lot throughout the design phase and it was really generative and I couldn't be happier with everything.

I went to Chris Peralta with an idea for a cardinal tattoo with a bunch of concepts of what it…read morecould look like but what he came up with exceeded expectations in a massive way. This was my second tattoo and I can say confidently I'll never go anywhere else for my future art - wow! Chris' design captured the exact vibe and art style I was looking for and the experience itself was absolutely phenomenal. I'm so incredibly pleased with the final result and we had some great conversations that made the couple hours I was there fly by. The shop itself was clean and welcoming, vibes were off the chart great and the playlist was fire too. If you're looking for an incredible tattoo shop in SF look no further - Chris is a beyond top notch artist and Tattoo Boogaloo is as good as it gets. I'm already planning the next one!

I have 3 different pieces by Deanna Wardin. A turtle on my shoulder, a mangrove shoot on my forearm…read moreand a back piece. Deanna is crazy good at Watercolor style tattoos. They age well (my turtle is over 6 years old and still looking awesome) and the colors pop. Price wise what she charges makes sense for the quality of work. With tattoos you get what you pay for. If you want a cheap piece of flash, go somewhere else. This isn't a shop you just walk into to off the street and get a tramp stamp at. Shop itself has a great vibe. Deanna, Mez and Chris are all super awesome folks. They make you feel as comfy as possible. A definite North Beach fixture.

I found Dream Masters because I was looking for a high quality, clean, and technically skilled…read moretattoo shop. They exceeded my every expectation! I already had part of a sleeve done, and was looking for an artist to continue the piece since my former artist retired during the pandemic. Svetylo (who I worked with) is an incredibly friendly, communicative, and collaborative artist. After emailing them describing my idea, he quickly reached out to set up my appointment. I brought along sketches of my idea, and he not only made sure he understood what I wanted, he also asked great questions to understand my job and daily routine to make sure the tattoo would fit my lifestyle. His technique is very precise, and i can say out of all my 6 previous tattoos, this one hurt the least! Especially for a piece on the back of the hand, this tattoo has beautiful line work and is healing very well. I can't wait to go back and finish my sleeve. I would recommend Dream Masters, and Svetylo, to anyone looking for high quality and unique tattoos.

Hello! Just dropping in to update my review and go over how…read moremy tattoo has held up. It will be 2 years in March since I got this tattoo and I still love looking at it everyday! The detail still looks great and I have regularly been complimented on it by strangers on the street. (See updated pictures). It may need a couple small touch ups but, overall I don't really notice that and neither does anyone else that sees it. Im hoping to come back for another one someday in the future!

Highly recommend this location! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend my boy Tito on this crazy back piece. When…read moreI first saw his painting and the history and meaning behind the Timawa warrior, I immediately hit him up. This piece means so much to me because of the roots to the Visayan culture and for my mom who recently passed away. This piece is slowly coming together and I love it! Appreciate you Tito!

Tea is the best! My partner, my friends and I all love going to him- he is so kind, thoughtful, and…read moreso talented. He took the idea I had, found the best in each inspiration photo, and created the perfect tattoo that was placed in exactly the right spot. The shop is really clean and the energy is pleasantly calm, overall can't recommend going to see him enough!!

About a year ago, my sweet dog Romeo passed away unexpectedly. I knew I wanted to get a tattoo to…read morememorialize him, and I knew I couldn't go just anywhere. After some online research, I discovered Jen Lee's pet portrait skills. I'd actually been following her for a while on Instagram, and I love her style. I made an appointment for a consultation, not exactly knowing what to expect but with high hopes. I already had 3 tattoos, but they were all simple line work, and I knew this one would be much more intricate. During our consultation, I explained to Jen what I had in mind for this piece, and another one of her tattoos I'd seen on her Instagram that I liked the style of. She put me at ease, describing what she thought would work well for my vision. We made an appointment for the actual tattoo, and I walked away feeling more excited than ever. I emailed her some pictures of my pup as well as a few more details that had occurred to me, and about a week before my appointment I stopped by the shop to take a look at the design. I loved it! Finally came the day of my tattoo. I was admittedly a bit nervous since it was the largest tattoo I'd have gotten to date, and the longest amount of time I'd have to sit. But Jen did a great job of making me feel comfortable. We talked about my dog and hers, and from one dog lady to another, I knew she would take care of me. Two hours later, we were done!!! The final design was so much more than I could have ever imagined. I am absolutely in love with my tattoo, and it fills my heart each time I look at it. Endless gratitude to Jen - you are amazing!!

So sad to hear they are closing at the end of the year but Gracie has done a few of my pieces and…read moreshe's been absolutely fabulous every time! She's so sweet and takes her time but also listens to you if you need to take a quick break. I moved before I could come back and show her my last piece that healed after she did it (so sorry girl!) but had to give her skills some props because she is so great!

Karime rocks. Great artist. Super fun to shoot the breeze and get a knee tattoo. I appreciate them…read morebeing able to work me in. Shop can be pretty easy to walk right by. So be aware is a blueish color (sorry I'm colorblind) and the door may be closed. So you may have to ring the door bell or knock.

If I could give higher than 5 stars I 100% would! I've gotten several tattoos at this shop from a…read morefew different artists, and the vibes are always super high!! Very comfy and cute- highly recommend this shop for those looking for a safe space especially for LGBTQ+ folks or those who are very nervous. Even though I am covered in ink, the artists ALWAYS take their time telling you exactly what is going on and ask you how you're doing throughout. Thank you to Lo for my most recent work (photos attached), and to Maggie and BeeBee for my past work! Will 10000000% be coming back for more!!

Sasha is amazing. Not only is she kind and caring but is a true artist. After having a double…read moremastectomy she was able to create 3D nipples that look surprisingly close to the originals. She has helped me regain some of my confidence in the beauty of my broken body and helped me realize what a gift life really is. I am immensely grateful for her talent and ability to read the situation and talk me through the process. I would highly recommend her!

I just got home from seeing/working with Sasha so this review is hot like fresh baked bread…read more Where to start? Okay so 15 years ago I had surgery on my chest (keyword: transman, ftm, transguy, transgender male, you get the idea) and my nipples did not stay in tact. They actually feel off in front of me in the shower with the scabs. What a nightmare. Reconstructing new nipples was not possible or ideal with my surgeon so I've been living with flat nipples and discolored areolas for the last 15 years. I really thought I had NO hope until I found Sasha. Angels sing please, wait for it and rejoice. I've been wanting to do 3D nipple tattooing and areola re-pigmenting for awhile but was 1. not in the best state of health and 2. very very very nervous. Well today, we finally made this happen. I got an appointment schedule over a month in advance. I put down a $100 deposit via Pay Pal. I waited and panicked and then the big day came. I got a ride down to SF. Sasha's shop is on the 17th floor of a building in Union Square. There's a parking garage a block away. It cost $35 and gets you up to 12 hours in the lot. You are not going to find street parking so if you're driving you will want to fork out $35 and be happy your car is safe with only a block to walk! Sasha gave me complete instructions and directions ahead of time. She is VERY professional and organized with her scheduling and timing. The office she works out of is awesome! The entire office and outdoor patio (with wild beautiful birds and parrots might I add) has a total zen approach. The front desk folks were also REALLY NICE and totally trans/queer friendly. Sasha's room was very clean with a sitting area for guests. She was extremely polite, patient, compassionate and thorough to walk me through the ENTIRE process and 1. give me voice throughout it all and 2. check in frequently to see how I was doing. Nipple and areola shopping is quite fun! I got to pick the size, shape and color variation to design on my chest. Boom! I feel so Hollywood now ;) She is extremely sterile and showed me ALL the needles she was using before and as she was using them. Everything from the office, her station, the tattoo bed, frequent changing of gloves, packaged needles, organized ink palettes, fresh paper towels, rubbing alcohol, ETC were CLEAN. I really appreciated how intuitive she was like when I held my breath during bits of pain and she could feel me tense up and gently remind me to breathe. I was excited and anxious and nervous and emotional all at once but she eased me through EVERYTHING. May I also include she has a gentle hand so the needles don't feel like they are digging deeper than deep like some tattoo artists who put all their weight on their artistry hands. Pain level ... well this boy whimpered some but she did use some topical anesthetic after the skin had been broken into to help ease pain. It DID help some. My results, pre bandaging, were beautiful. The bandaging she used is really neat. It's waterproof and clear like a clear tape. I honestly can't stop staring at my new nips even if things are still bloody and bandaged up! I was given very detailed after care instructions which I will be meticulous about following. I can't wait to see the overall results. I'll be scheduling a touch up/follow up in a 1 1/2 months or so. I look forward to seeing her again! Cost breakdown for ME and what I got done: $700 total... that's $100 deposit then $450 the day of the tattoo and then I will pay $150 during our touch up + tip today and I'll tip again on the touch up. Don't forget to tip. Some artists will say you don't have to, don't listen! Tips for those new nips my friends! TIPS! 100% happy with my experience, actually happy is an understatement. I am enthralled like a unicorn catching rainbows and sprinkling glitter from the sky. Yes, indeed. I will recommend her in a HEARTBEAT to any other trans folks who need this procedure, cancer and mastectomy patients or just anyone in need of this kind of help. I was SO ASHAMED of my chest, a chest I fought so hard to learn to love post surgery but still deeply upset about what happened and the trauma from loosing my nipples to my feet in the shower (yikes, just imagine). Now I can live again. This is part 1 of my chest tattooing process (I'll be doing scar coverage with another artist since Sasha is not taking new decorative tattoo clients at this time) and then I will be free. You deserve to be free too. I hope you will consider Sasha and let her help you change your life, confidence and get your groove back!!!