tattoo. dc.
 

my lady friend will be in dc with me on saturday for frostbite and she would like to get another tattoo. any suggestions on good shops. she was looking at Jinx in NW which she found online. this place any good, or anyone have any others?

i got my first tattoo at jinx proof. really nice, good work, but pricey. but you know what they say, you get what you pay for...

jinx proof, excellent artist. i got mine there in 98 by frankie.

Yea. Jinx is a nice shop. Also look out for "Capital ink". Im sure thats another good one in DC

Fatty's in Dupont Circle. - http://www.fattyscustomtattooz.com
Execellent work and super nice. Jinx proof is alright, but all of their artists that made them great back in 97/98 have left. Jinx is still good, but tend to have an attitude and can be pretentious.

it all depending on their mood. please note that they close pretty early...like 9pm or not much later. I have not had a chance to really look at their work, but trace and fill is not much of a challenge.

yup, it's the Jinx/Fatty's battle again. bah. i got to Fatty's.

oh, and if someone else is doing it, it's been time for me to get new art for a while now. i may just make my move if i have a buddy...

This has nothing to do with bikes... but I'll hop in.

I don't think you can say "Oh, JP is better... " or "_____ is better". Depends on what she wants done and who you go see... whether or not it's something the artist is into doing, etc, etc, etc.

In DC, I only know the guys @ Jinx and have been tattooed there many times by many different guys (many of whom still work there).

American traditional, simple style. Tim. American traditional, new school or variation. Dave Waugh. Asian/Japanese. Tony Morel. Anything fancy or super stylized. Go see Grant or Dave.

If you are willing to travel, Seth Ciferri @ Read Street in Baltimore did many hours of excellent work (maybe the best pieces I have) for me.

No matter what, you're going to have to call ahead and schedule an appointment, unless you get lucky and can just walk-in.

luggedwithlove, I had Frankie Orange tattoo me as well many many years ago... did you know he quit to become a professional roadie for N'Sync?!??! He tattooed them and they decided to hire him on tour with them. $$$$$$.$$!

holy crap!!