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    Tattoo Shanky

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ryan H.

    Did a bad job on my tattoo, didn't even correctly pack in the color or even fill out the lines. When I went back in to see if he would do a touch-up to at least make it look like it was supposed to, he told me he was going to charge me another hundred bucks

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    Walked into Tattoo Shanky without an appointment and had the best experience! He was warm, welcoming, and clearly a master of his craft -- he knocked out a gorgeous ice-flowing-through-water design in just 11 minutes. On top of that, he was incredibly generous with the price -- best deal I've ever gotten on a tattoo.

    Nose piercing on my left nostril
    Jas S.

    I went in without an appointment about an hour before closing, for a nostril piercing. Shanky let us know he was finishing or doing a tattoo and it would be an hour wait. He finished the tattoo at about 30 mins, and did my piercing in about 8 mins! He made sure my position on the piercing was to my liking, but also asked what I thought and I gave his professional opinion on what I should do! Super polite about it. Of course the piercing was painful but he made sure to do it unexpectedly and no count down. Was very kind about my tears running down my face and dabbed away my cry's without ruining my makeup! Because my nose is so small he did give me an extra jewelry piece that was smaller without charge. Overall with tip I payed $106 and that's including a 20% tip! Shanky is so kind and professional, I would reccomend my friends and family to go here for sure.

    Butterfly tattoo
    Katie P.

    Shanky did a great job! My friend and I got matching tattoos and were a walk in. His line work was beautifully done. I love my delicate butterfly tattoo :) would recommend if you're in Seattle! He was also very welcoming and kind.

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    Richard C.

    So I saw Instagram they had a sale for $30 tattoo and piercings so I came today to get a tattoo my first tattoo the owner is so nice and helpful He had a paper with the tattoos that were on sale for 30 thanks & I picked one with me. It took him basically 12 minutes to get done very fast for a professional I paid and when I went my day, I will come back again for more tattoo from him, very professional

    This was one of the best experiences I have ever had, shanky was so extremely friendly and professional, I've literally never written a review for somewhere and I honestly felt so inclined to do this. Not only was he so kind but his work was amazing, it came out way better than I could've imagined it and it took him less than 15 minutes. This man deserves the world

    Favorite tattoo I've gotten so far from tattoo shanky!! Thank you so much for the detail and the love put into this

    Amazing tattoo experience with tattoo shanky every time! 10/10 quality and work. Highly recommend checking him out next time you're in Seattle

    Stopped in for a quick tattoo for our girls trip- there were 4 of us total. His line work was great and created a fun environment. Quick clean work. 10/10 would recommend.

    Zac M.

    Great customer service, price friendly Halloween flash, quality work, and a chill+relaxed vibe.

    Jayden F.

    We are visiting Seattle and wanted to spontaneously get tattoos. Shanky was very nice and wanted us to feel at home, he did an excellent job on our dainty tattoos! If in Seattle again we will definitely stop back in.

    My favorite Tattoo!

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    Super friendly! Steady precise hand! Very accommodating! Can't wait to come back for more art!

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    Shanky is the best! My tattoo didn't even hurt. He had such a smooth hand. Highly recommend.

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