Can't recommend Bläckfisk enough! I went with my friend (also American) on a quick trip to Berlin…read moreand semi-spontaneously decided to get tattoos that we had each been wanting for a while. After some pretty thorough research because we both wanted fine line work done, we decided on Bläckfisk. This was both of our first tattoos and we couldn't have been better taken care of. Our good friend at the front (long hair and glasses, sorry I can't remember your name!) told us absolutely everything we needed to know before and after in terms of how it was all going to work, after-care, how it would feel during, etc. Our actual artist, Nestor, was awesome! Professional and did an incredible job. Mine was simple (just 3 lines) but I am admittedly particular and wanted it perfect. My friends was a bit more detailed and he expertly handled doing fine details on quite a small tattoo. Both of us are so so happy with the results and wish we lived closer so we could go back for more!
P.S we were both a little nervous about being perceived as "basic American girls" but felt very comfortable and accepted here :)