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    Red ink done by tattoo artist Angel
    Angeles O.

    Nice place to get your first tattoo done. Great prices and very friendly people! They have AC and various designs to pick from that JOHN has drawn up himself. Ángel is my go to artist. A friend recommended this place a while back glad she did. Everyone should check them out if they have a chance.

    Tattoo by John

    John has done two of my tattoos now and i love both of them so much! His line work is clean. He has a steady hand. Love this shop. Couldn't recommend it more :) Good quality work at affordable prices too!

    Great place! They are fast, friendly, and do an amazing job! Thank you guys!

    Quick, friendly, fun, clean, sanitary, thank you for our pink ribbon tattoos!! 6 tattoos in less than an hour and a half! Y'all are the best!

    The service was so quick and fast and both artists are so nice as well. Tattoos are great quality as well! I'm so happy how it turned out I definitely recommend coming here to get a tattoo. The vibe here is so friendly they do walk ins only.

    Michelle D.

    Willing to update my rating in the future. Literally stopped by 10 minutes ago and for some reason they were closed...? According to their hours sign, which is posted on their window front, and their answering machine the shop was supposed to stay open until 9P. I arrived a little after 7P. I wish their was a note, or at least something, to explain for their early closure. Definitely went out of my way since it's walk-ins and cash only.

    Kiara C.

    Angel did an amazing job! Loved how my tattoo came out, it's as if he read my mind! He was extremely professional and sweet. Completely painless tattoo! Definently will continue coming back and seeing him.

    Alexandra C.

    I really love this shop , highly recommend! I was looking everywhere to find a tattoo shop that would give me a cheap but good tattoo , for at least under 100, since I was only get one word. I ended up here my tattoo was only 40 bucks , it only took aboout 15 mins & it's looks great! :)

    Script on inner wrist by Angel
    Teresa B.

    I am in LOVE with this place. After tons of research I chose to come here, mainly because I had artwork that I wanted quite literally transferred on to my skin and didn't want to wait 4 months for an appointment with a snooty artist that wanted to completely change my work (an situation I'm very familiar with). I didn't need anything to be drawn necessarily, and yet Angel did an amazing job interpreting and re-mocking and fitting the pieces to my liking. I got an image on my inner finger, and some script on my wrist (pictures to come). At first we weren't sure that my font would be as detailed as the original was, mainly because I wanted it a bit smaller than detail would allow for. I was okay with that, but in the end, even though Angel warned me that it might not have each curly-que I wanted, he got an insane amount of detail in - all the curly-ques and then some!! An amazing price, I even tipped extra because when it comes to work, particularly work that is on my hands/wrist and highly visible, it is SO worth it. My ideas were super detailed, so I was very hesitant about who I'd trust, but I'm so happy with my choice. Plus, other places wanted $300 and an appointment 4 months in advance. Angel took me right away and was uber nice, and did a wicked awesome job, even with my absurd expectations. I'm one of those people that gets intimidated in tattoo shops, even though I have several tats, but I didn't feel the least bit intimidated here. It felt like we were all just hanging out having fun in someone's living room, except that everything was professional, sterile, and amazing quality! In the end, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ENJOY!

    Deb D.

    Fabulous experience! Walked in with a pic of my cousins artwork told em where I wanted it and bam,John told me a great price and went n drew it up. I was expecting to talk about make an appt... Blah blah blah, nope! This place doesn't mess around! Clean, professional, no blown up egos! so refreshing as other places I have been to made me feel like a virgin on her wedding night. Absolutely amazing work, I'll be back for more!

    Amy's arm inked by John
    Amy B.

    I'm stoked!!! I got a picture that was painted by my friend done on my left arm. This piece means the world to me so I really wanted it to be just right. I went to a couple of different places on my way to San Jose Tattoo and felt like no one wanted to talk to me and then was quoted a ridiculous amount. I didn't even get to talk to an artist at Player's Ink and it's not like they had any guns going. I'm not going somewhere that I don't feel welcome. When I walked into San Jose Tattoo, John welcomed me and I felt very comfortable there. It's not one of those upscaled, overpriced shops. I usually feel like I shouldn't be touching anything and rarely get asked how I'm doing. Generally speaking, the artists aren't as good as they make themselves out to be, but John has been doing this for 36 years. So I was pretty much sold on the place already and when he told me it would be 3X less than the other places, I was giddy. I came in the next day (no appointment) and he made the stencil. I was a bit nervous but just zoned out on the tv. Everyone there seemed super nice. After 2 hours I was done and he bandaged me up and sent me on my way. I will need to go in for some touch ups. Some of the shading isn't as dark as I'd like, but after sitting there for 2 hours I was ready to go home. I get at least 5 compliments a day when I wear a sleeveless shirt so I figure he must have done something right. I will be back for my next tat.

    "Even darkness must pass." In Elvish script from LOTR. Thanks so much for the new tattoo, John! It's absolutely lovely!!! :-)
    Joyce H.

    After doing some extensive research on which tattoo shop to go to, I decided on this one. It was a lot closer to my house! My boyfriend went with me today and we were greeted by John as we walked in and Angel helped with sizing my tattoo and whatnot! I wanted a quote from the Lord of the Rings, *super geeky I know*, and wanted it in the intricate Elvish script! John set up the tattoo station and he was the one to tattoo me. I got it on my ribcage, but it surprisingly hurt a lot less than the first one I got, and it looks awesome!!! I AM SO IN LOVE WITH IT! I was in and out in a matter of 45 minutes and had a great experience here. I will definitely be back to this shop for my next tattoo!! :-) Thank you so much John!

    Maddie J.

    If I could give those place 6 stars I would! I really like the people working here because they are so so friendly and their work is amazing. I drew out my tattoo that I wanted and they were able to replicate it perfectly. My tattoo artist (John) talked to me throughout the whole process so it didn't even really hurt. I'm definitely coming back here for my next tattoo!

    Lauren M.

    I really love this shop, it's got such character. They do walk ins only and my artist Angel was a super personable dude. He was super sweet and was able to give both my friend and I the tattoos we wanted, exactly how we wanted. I wouldn't mind coming back here for another tattoo. Everyone in the shop was so sweet. It was really cool meeting the artists and look forward to possibly getting tatted here again (:

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    Ask the Community - San Jose Tattoo

    How much do they charge for navel piercings? Do they do a good job?

    I have a small piece. A small flower. How much it would be ? Thank you

    Probably $40-80 max

    What is the minimum charge?

    $40 minimum!

    Hello, do you charge by hour or by image?

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    Review Highlights - San Jose Tattoo

    My friends have gotten work done by both Angel and John and have had an amazing experience both times.

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    I wanted to get a tattoo of my dog on my calf and chose Skull Serpent Dagger after coming across so…read moremany great reviews--and I'm really glad I did. Jo responded quickly to my inquiry, which I appreciated, and he was very understanding and accommodating when I needed to reschedule my appointment. When I arrived, I had to check in with Jo since there wasn't a visible sign, as the studio is a private space located through a back entrance. Once inside, though, the environment was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, which immediately put me at ease. Jo was very attentive and took the time to make sure the size and placement of the tattoo were exactly how I wanted them. During the session, we had a great conversation that made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, I had a great experience and would highly recommend Jo. You can truly tell he's passionate about his work, and it shows in both his professionalism and the quality of the tattoo.

    I was looking for a tattoo that stood out and made a statement and that's exactly what I got! It…read morewas simple yet complex. I'm getting compliments everywhere I go. The tattoo was to commemorate a Dear friend who passed recently and to celebrate the anniversary of bad e-scooter accident that almost killed me. The studio was clean and spacious. We talked and planned out the tattoo then he got to work. It was painless and relatively quick. Price was very reasonable. I'd definitely recommend this studio and am already planning on getting other tattoos here.

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