Tattoo Abbey Street

marti101

Has anyone got a tattoo done in that tattoo shop in A bbey Street,not to far from Supermacs.I was just wondering as they gave me a price for finishing my sleeve and its 900 euro for the lot.So i was w:Dondering are they good.They seemed nice and the place seemed clean so any advice would be appreciated.

Diceicle

You mean Connected Ink? The place with the clothes shop upstairs and tattoo area downstairs. To be honest I'm unsure as to who is tattooing there at the moment but I've heard mixed reviews in the past, having said that head down and closely examine the portfolios, hold them to a high standard and unless you're blown away.....go somewhere else. €900 to finish your sleeve? I suppose it depends what needs to be finished and how intricate it is. What is your sleeve-style?

marti101

Its a geisha style so itll be a koi carp style finishing.Already have half done .THink i go in for another look and look at some portfolios.

Dancor

There is also Snakebite on Abbey Street where you cant really go wrong. from what ive heard its probably the best in the city.

Diceicle

Apart from Pawel, who's in Snakebite tattooing at the moment?

marti101

I usually go to Damien in Finglas but his waiting lists are ridiculous[sp].Ah i know most tattoo places but was just wondering bout this one really.

Will

Diceicle wrote: »

Apart from Pawel, who's in Snakebite tattooing at the moment?

Polish lad named Robert

truthinwords

Nobody in Snakebite or Connected specialise in Japanese work, that said both shops should do a good job Pawel and Robert in Snakebite are both good overall artists as are Martin and Darius in Connected. Tommy in Classic Ink does great traditional Japanese stuff though, and the Italians in Sacred Art aren't bad at it either. Oh and 900 doesn't sound too bad either, I paid a grand for a half leg, ankle to shin.

vangoz

truthinwords wrote: »

Nobody in Snakebite or Connected specialise in Japanese work, that said both shops should do a good job Pawel and Robert in Snakebite are both good overall artists as are Martin and Darius in Connected. Tommy in Classic Ink does great traditional Japanese stuff though, and the Italians in Sacred Art aren't bad at it either. Oh and 900 doesn't sound too bad either, I paid a grand for a half leg, ankle to shin.

Me mates getting a full japenese sleeve off tommy at the moment and its pretty good.

marti101

I know 900 is good but it would be finishing my sleeve already have half done.I think i have a look arouind and make my mind up soon.

Diceicle

marti101 wrote: »

I usually go to Damien in Finglas but his waiting lists are ridiculous[sp].Ah i know most tattoo places but was just wondering bout this one really.

Any link available to Damiens work? Always interested to see new stuff.

Cheeky_gal

Do not go to snakebite. Very friendly lads but no, don't go.

Will

Whys that cheeky gal?

Hellrazer

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

Do not go to snakebite. Very friendly lads but no, don't go.

Yeah Id like to know why you say this aswell.Snakebite are one of the most respected places in the country.In most threads asking where to get something done theyre always one of the first recommendations.

Cheeky_gal

Hey, umm i was just really disappointed with my tattoo when i came out. It was a simple small japanese looking symbol on my wrist which had the initial of my nana of it (recently passed away) and it just wasn't how i wanted it. I felt he rushed it, it was over in literally two mins. It has two colours in it. And what was supposed to look like an "i" somehow looks like a "t"

Dancor

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

Hey, umm i was just really disappointed with my tattoo when i came out. It was a simple small japanese looking symbol on my wrist which had the initial of my nana of it (recently passed away) and it just wasn't how i wanted it. I felt he rushed it, it was over in literally two mins. It has two colours in it. And what was supposed to look like an "i" somehow looks like a "t"

Did they not put a template on your wrist first and ask you if your happy with the design?

Cheeky_gal

dancor wrote: »

Did they not put a template on your wrist first and ask you if your happy with the design?

Yea of course they did, but it was thick and they went closer to the inner edge rather than the outer edge if you get me? So it was all out of proportion and I said it to him while he was doing it and he said "sorry but i've already started it". Surely he's an artist, he could have done something to rectify it?