Daredevil Tattoo

Did a walk-in, got an American traditional grim reaper done by Chris A. He was professional and kind, drew me up something special and put a personal touch on the art just like I wanted. The shop is amazing for anyone who's into tattoo history. Their collection of flash and machines is so cool, hence it's also museum. The owner Michelle is great. Highly recommend.

Soyoon is seriously the best. I came from Boston just to see her and had such a good experience. She had multiple huge books of original flash for me to pick from with so many cool designs, I had trouble landing on just one. Her attention to detail is crazy, I was so impressed. And ontop of all that I had a really good time just chatting it up while she worked on me. The shop is also really awesome, I really enjoyed my time visiting and checking out the museum. I’ll be back ASAP.

The vibe when you come in here is cool. It’s a little museum also. You can get temporary tattoos and they have a penny souvenir machine. I got a few small tattoos in here. Very happy with it. Pricing wasn’t as crazy as some other places. Got tattooed by Noah. He was nice, friendly and professional. If I do plan for getting more tattoos, probably will come back here.

Really great experience! I wanted a souvenir for my trip to NY and found the shop via a tattoo artist I used to go to. At the shop, Chris did a brabed wire on me (walkin). Love the outcome, and they even bought me gummy bear because I was a little light on my feet becaus I didnt eat enough:D

The coolest tattoo shop in New York. Full of good vibes and character, the artist Shane gave me the best tattoo I could have asked for. Highly recommend!

Noah was awesome, he gave me a unique piece and plan on going back to see him! Honestly couldn’t recommend this place more. Everyone is super nice, it’s clean and from my time spent there all the artists were awesome, courteous, an all around great place.

I love my new traditional butterfly tattoo. Isaac was my artist and he was amazing. The photo is the proof.

Looking at Brads work I was hoping to get something dope I’d be proud to show off, but instead I got something that took almost no effort and looks horrible. Completely unprofessional and recommend to anyone who wants a quality piece to look elsewhere

I've gotten a few tattoos here and have been so happy with the service, art, and experience I received. Both tattoos I've gotten here have been memorial tattoos, which I was quite emotional about. Both artists were kind, understanding, and empathetic. I really can't thank the people that work here enough for validating my experience and making me feel comfortable and confident in my new tattoos. I highly recommend coming to get your tattoo work done here. 5/5

Way too expensive! It felt kinda bait & switchish. They never gave us a solid number even after sketching and placement was done (something we should've made sure of) but for a simple tattoo with only 6 letters, he at least could've blended it in a little more with the tattoo above! Maybe some lines or shading? Idk. The work itself is nice but not worth $250. Can't say we'd be back or recommend.

I recently went back to this shop and I was as impressed as I was when first showed up. Both times I was a walk-in and I was seen (granted both tattoos I wanted were very simple). Chris was super nice and really quick too! I've only had these two tattoos done and both were done at this shop, I'd highly recommend it

I really love this tattoo shop Few years it was recommended to me when I was getting my first ever tattoo and it instantly became my go to tattoo shop. Place is so clean and they provide a bathroom that's well kept as well All the artists are great at what they do They are understanding and patient and easy going even with a complainer like me lol. It's also considered a tattoo museum and have vintage tattoo equipment and pictures and paintings of tattoos and artists from the early 1900s so it's always cool to browse at the history . Owner also gives tours of the old Bowery tattoo history which is interesting (don't think they're doing it because of the pandemic ). They are following CDC guidelines by having limited people in the shop and always wearing a mask and gloves . Some artists even are wearing face shields

Walked in talked to Christian, and he was great! Drew up a great design and tattooed me clean a quick. Super professional place.

I got my first tattoo here by Noah and it was a perfect, dream come true situation. He did an amazing job with his line work and attentiveness. Everything was perfect. 4 years later tat healed up great. I still love it. Rightfully so, for my next tat I booked with Noah again to get tattoos with my sisters. We aren't usually together and we went through really tough times so this experience was something we've been looking forward to for years. Book w/ Noah, everything is great. Confirm my reservation with him, digitally, with the shop etc. I even get a reminder the day of early in the morning. We get there on time. They tell me Noah Is in the middle of a session and will need 30 more minutes. I didn't get a heads up so to hear this as I'm on time is really frustrating. I say okay Cori, shit happens. My sisters and I are getting bullshit meme tats so I figure it's not that big of a deal, we'll still be okay to wait. Noah was very clear that he would be able to do all 3 of us within the hour. I'ma bit worried now because we have other plans after this. Another artist offered to do mine as we continued waiting 30+ minutes. Cool. I go. He did great, and I appreciated his willingness. As he's wrapping up, I ask if he will do my sisters too? Because the whole point was to experience and do this TOGETHER. Understandably, he can't because he has another tattoo to work on. It's now been 1.5 hours waiting. At this point Noah hasn't even said a word to us. And now I have to go. Leaving my sisters behind to hope they get seen asap. This review is about the lack of structure more than anything, because this shop does have very talented artist. I'm disappointed honestly because it ruined our experience. I don't know if it's because of what our tattoo were that our business wasn't prioritized or taken seriously or what. But call before you head to the shop and make sure they're aware they booked you and are equipped to deliver within the timeframe you agreed to Perhaps we should have just walked out on them the minute they said he was not prepared for us. But I did try to give the benefit of the doubt and be patient.

I had been wanting to get my first tattoo for a number of years and never pulled the trigger until yesterday... I booked a same day appointment because I was visiting from out of state and I wanted the tattoo done right away... I was incredibly lucky to be helped by Chris Alvar who took the time to listen to my request, sketch out exactly what I envisioned and did an amazing job at making sure I wasn't anxious on the chair since it was my first time and made me feel incredibly comfortable... thank you and I look forward to returning for more!

Daredevil Tattoo has long been a place I've wanted to visit, and it was weird for my first time to occur during COVID. I've found flash tattoos and events to be a great way to get exposed to different artists and shops, and Daredevil always looked like an amazing place, especially when they posted the excitement around Friday the 13th. I was fortunate to take part in their Friday the 13th event this November - which as stated - was in the midst of a pandemic. They still carried on this tradition, but with a number of precautions to keep everyone safe. A very limited amount of people were allowed in, and everyone was masked up. I received a really fun reaper with a dagger from Noah. He was the sole artist for the flash tattoos and he was giving it his all. I'm really happy with how it came out and was impressed with the studio! I'll definitely be back and want to spend more time there to take in the historic/museum aspects of the space.

Beautiful location,nice tattoos museum inside the store people they're very nice and professional!!!! The special greatest reward goes to LARA SCOTTON my tattoo artist she got me the chest and all of my back!!!she made on me a marvelous job!!! She's very professional,clean,fancy on her job,flexible person,funny person and I can stay here to wright on her for hours!!! Highly recommended for a big and small piece of your body!!!thanks Lara for your work and I will see u soon again

I would like to share a pic of my tattoo I got at daredevil by an incredible talent artist, Lara Scotton, no words needed to explain my experience... just take a look at this masterpiece that Lara draw on my leg and tattooed. She was very kind and friendly to me, she gave to me great suggestions about the tattoo and made me feel like very comfortable. I deeply recommend Lara as an artist and daredevil as a studio in New York City for a tattoo. I can't wait for the next tattoo. Grazie Lara Al prossimo tatuaggio Francesco

Great experience. Even if you're not looking for something new, go visit Daredevil just for the history lesson -- from the amazing flash to the photos and stories on the walls! Michelle was really kind and Shane did some amazing work for me. Everyone was kind! Thanks Daredevil crew!

I've realized that this is now my regular hangout. All of the artists are top notch, extremely friendly and incredibly professional. I can't believe they take walk-ins, because the quality of work is so high! It's also a super fun environment to get a tattoo - not only is it an official tattoo museum, but you'll probably run into a celebrity or three. Can't recommend it enough!

I'm really sorry to say that my visit to this shop was disappointing despite the good vibes and chill atmosphere. The reason of my disappointment is not the art but the artist's either level of knowledge or honesty. When I came in and met Diego the first thing I asked was: Do you do fine lines? **** Oh damn, this is an old review I never finished! I guess I am over it now but it is important to let the customer know if you aren't really experienced with fine lines.

It was a cover up which I know takes more work from the artist and I have to say YOON did such an amazing job! From consultation days to the day of, the process was great. I got the first tattoo underneath it when I was 19 and 10 yrs later, I finally managed to get it fixed. I made sure not to peak at her work until it was completely done and as soon as we were finished and I glanced in the mirror, not to be too dramatic here but cried a little ya'll! I was overjoyed! Yoon also made sure to make me feel as comfortable as possible. 4 hours was long but the results beat the pain! Also the precautions they took during these times were impressive. The place felt extremely clean and the stations were spaced apart nicely. Only recommendation I have is the front desk person could have been a little more welcoming on the days I came (7/29, 8/28, 9/2), but overall I will be coming back.

I found Diego as I was seeking an artist who had experience with Japanese-style tattoos. This was my first tattoo and Diego was friendly and patient with me from the first time I met him. He created a new design for me after listening to what I wanted and I'm 10 times happier than I thought I would be with it! With breaks, it took a little under 3 hours, which wasn't that long considering the amount of detail in the work. The rest of the staff who were around were also very friendly. I would highly suggest going to Daredevil especially if you're looking for your first tattoo!

Very unhappy with the tattoo I got from Lara, when I went to get it reworked she was not agreeable, did not want to do it- will get a coverup elsewhere- still am very unhappy with the tattoo I got there and that in the middle of the work she insisted on another$100-

Daredevil is a clean, classic shop with a good atmosphere. If you're getting your first tattoo, you might be worried because sometimes old school shops can have a bit of an attitude, but I watched another guest there who was a walk-in for her first piece and everyone was friendly and considerate. Personally, this was my ninth piece but my first time at Daredevil, as I'm relatively new to the NYC area and previously got my work done in Boston. My artist, Pete, was a true gentleman and consummate professional! My tattoo came out beautifully because of his skill and that he was a pleasure to work with. The $200 rate per hour is to be expected for the quality of work you get. There is an ATM around the corner, but you're probably better off hitting up your own bank beforehand. Also, as a bonus, check out the tattoo history museum! A lot of awesome historical flash, old tattoo guns, photos and interviews that represent the vivid history of NYC tattooing. FYI, they don't do piercings there. Those reviews are 6+ years old.

My first time getting ink, so why not go to the best? My friend and I were referred to Daredevil Tattoo and they exceeded our expectations! Staff is friendly and addressed all of our concerns and questions. My friend got a small piece done by Pete and I had a larger piece done by a visiting artist from London. They take the time to listen and design something just for you and your needs. The shop is clean and has awesome historical tattoo designs decorating the place. Thanks for a great experience!

I got Yoon as my artist and I absolutely love her. She's super nice, friendly and downright cool (as is the rest of the shop for that matter). I got the dark crow seal from Black Butler done by her and she absolutely NAILED the detail on it to a ridiculous level of precision. Anyone who wants something dope done, this is the place to go. I also emailed some other tattoo shops before getting here (some really well known places) and they wouldn't accept my tattoo scaled down to the size Yoon did mine. It's decently expensive, but then again, they're pros and they will ink you with a tat that you'll want for the rest of your life. It's your body, definitely worth the price. Plus, the aftercare is super nice too. Yoon and the rest of the shop are very accommodating and responsive to calls and emails and will take care of you post-tattoo.

I got a Friday the 13th tattoo at Daredevil in May. The sheet had some nice and simple work. The wait was minimal. The artist was fast and precise. She was also cool.

One of the friendliest places I've ever been to. I came here for the first time last year to get a gift certificate for my girlfriend. The shop assistant was quick to get me on my way. He informed me I can walk through to look at the museum. I really enjoyed it. Fast forward to last month and it was time for the appointment. My girlfriend had an appointment with Michelle and received an amazing witch pinup. Michelle's enthusiasm and kind heart really made me feel like I was home. She had some great stories and treated us like family. We will be back again 1000% for sure. Anyone reading this should definitely go to Daredevil just to take a peak. Getting a tattoo is trusting the artist, paying their price and most importantly TIPPING!!!! If you go here you will NOT be disappointed.

Michelle is terrible don't let her portfolio and resume fool you. The shit she put on my back is embarrassing to the point that other shops (such as NY Adorned) doesn't even believe its her work. Sloppy. Unprofessional. I am ashamed to have her shaky basic work on my body.

Amanda Wachob Made my arm a masterpiece. Can't thank her enough.

This is one of the best Tattoo shops in NYC. The staff is top notch and the establishment is very clean. The shop is also a tattoo museum filled with the real history of the tattoo scene of New York City. The artist here are some of the best in the City. If you want a great tattoo from the best, go see Michelle and her staff at Daredevil Tattoo.

I've been thinking about getting a tattoo for about 5 years now. I'd watched plenty of episodes of Miami Ink (heh), so I felt like I understood the process and needed to do research and come prepared if I wanted the experience to be smooth. After researching the top shops in NYC and lurking through the Instagram feeds of numerous artists, I decided on Daredevil as the shop and Pete Chile as the artist I wanted to do it. Booking was as simple as dropping by the shop and putting down a $40 deposit. Pete happened to be in the shop at the time so we scheduled everything right on the spot. I actually had to reschedule a couple times, and Pete couldn't have been more accommodating. Everyone I dealt with in the shop right down to the guys working the desk were super friendly and Pete was an exceedingly chill and professional guy to work with. I emailed in the design I wanted and at my appointment, Pete got it stenciled and placed perfectly. After that, it was off to the races. Being that this was my first tattoo, I didn't know how it was going to feel. I heard the calf might be one of the less painful places, but Pete told me otherwise. Even so, he was gentle and thorough. In fact, I got into a conversation with another artist while Pete was going to work and forgot what was even happening. All in all, I'm super happy with the results. I can't recommend Pete Chile or this shop enough.

I emailed Fun City Tattoo after I saw their sign that said walk-ins welcome. A day later I was contacted by Pete Chile from Dare Devil Tattoo about setting up an appointment with him. (The two shops are sister shops.) He had the pic of the tattoo I wanted from my email. I showed up a half hour early. Pete had a draft ready, I made some minor changes, and he went back and redrew it. After one redraw it was exactly what I wanted. We sat down and he got to work. Everyone there is a true professional. From the girl answering the phone to the apprentice to the artists. I was done in two hours. I've had work done by less expensive artists but Dare Devil is worth it. The worst part of my experience was the two female customers in the shop when I was there. It was a girl getting her first tattoo and her overbearing best friend grilling the artist about the entire process. It was really annoying but the tattoo artist was very accommodating and patient. I wanted to strangle them, though. But for me, it was a great experience. I'll be going back.

I recently had my tattoo done by Yoon at Daredevil. One of the next experiences. The place is awesome. Professional artists. I loved working with Yoon she has that special touch that i was looking in the tattoo artist. If you are looking for a cool spot to get your tattoo done - look no f

Came in as a walkin for a seratonin tattoo and got it done by Soyoon who: 1. drew exactly what I wanted 2. gave me the best tatt I have to date. The lines are fine, it's healed wonderfully, and it looks amazing (and it wasn't painful!) Will definitely get all my future tatts done by her, and I suggest you do too!!

Came in yesterday for a walk-in and was SO impressed by the Daredevil Tattoo staff! Both my friend and I were tattooed by Yoon, and we were both SO impressed with her talent, kindness, and professionalism. Yoon was so sweet and made the whole experience so comfortable and fun! My friend came in with a custom design done by an artist friend and Yoon really took her time to make sure the tattoo rendition was absolutely perfect. The lines on both our tats are so clean and precise. This is my fourth tattoo and definitely my best yet. Highly recommend Daredevil Tattoo and Yoon specifically

- personable, professional, and friendly staff - amazing artists - recommend Wylie - very reasonable pricing

Great place. Very professional staff. My tattoo artist was Brad (the younger Brad, not the owner) and he listened to what I wanted and we worked together to come up with something that I was really happy with. They're a little on the pricey ($200/hr) but well worth it for the quality that they put into designing the tattoos. I mean, who wants a cheap-looking piece of art on their body, right?

got a Friday the 13th tattoo here & had a wonderful experience. it had the potential to be a shit show, but the staff was courteous & efficient. do you know how it works, the Friday the 13th special? you put your name on a list when the doors open, at noon. they take your info & give you a number. you choose your work from a special flash sheet made specifically for the day (i'll post a picture of the sheet). when it's your turn, you tell them what you want & then make it happen. it's not big, ornate stuff. it's like a 5 min tattoo! but it was so dope. my artist was Lara Scotton. She did the little spaceship i chose in literally 2 minutes (i timed it!). I plan on coming back to her for more work. She was wonderful. anyway, come here, whether it's Friday the 13th or not. i highly recommend it.

Friday the 13th - the Black Friday for tattoo shops. $13 tattoo + $7 tip. $20 Cash at Daredevil for a small, cute pineapple tattoo. Score! That is until you meet the lazy, unhelpful staff after you wait 2.5 hours in line. You're out of the stencil transfers? Unwilling to make more? No empathy? Nothing. Where's the announcement in your self described "tattoo museum"? Not even a heads up. Instead I get a "what else do you want?" when I sit down? I get it - the tattoo artists are banging out tattoos. 75-100 in a day? That's some serious cash. So you have that in your pocket and obviously don't care if you make a few measly bucks more. Unapologetic. Waste of time. Go somewhere else on Friday the 13th and definitely go somewhere else any other day. I know I will.

Hello everyone! Daredevil tattoo, is a beautiful tattoo shop, located in the Lower East Side, where every tattoo artist, is super friendly and helpful. In particular, I got a tattoo from the one and only, Lara Scotton!! Lara was great in assisting me with all the process: I did not have a clear idea about my tattoo, so she helped me to decide the style and the subject. Lara's artistic skills, are amazing! She can easily visualize your idea in her mind and make it work in practice!!!! Beside the technical skills, I want to recommend Lara, because she is a wonderful person, who will help you from A-Z, she will follow up to see how the healing process is going and she is always available, in case you need assistance! This is was my first tattoo in New York, and I am deeply happy to have found Lara! and she's Italian, this means you will laugh during your session, without thinking about the pain!

After 3 previous tattoos all with the same artist- I thought it was time for a change. My previous guy specialized in lettering, but wasn't great with super thin lines, so I searched for someone new. I was reccommended Daredevil Tattoo by a friend who had had some awesome line work done in the past. I emailed the shop- tell thing them what i was looking for and asking which of the artists would be the best fit. Within 12 hours I was contacted by the shop, saying that this would be perfect for Pete, and that he had already been forwarded my email and would contact me shortly. Almost immediately after that, Peter had emailed me saying he loved my idea and we set up an appointment for about 2 weeks later. The shop is SUPER CLEAN, and everyone very friendly. After talking with Pete, he drew up exactly what I wanted, prepped me, and put on the stencil. He asked me to go into the back room and look at it in the full length mirror. A bunch of the other tattoo artists were back there and asked to see it- all very supportive and super fun. It took him about 15 minutes and was near painless. Pete is quick, and light handed. I would highly recommend him, and this shop! Both tons of fun, and an overall GREAT experience.

Daredevil was where I got my first Friday the 13th tattoo (back when they were still in the LES I think) and it's become a tradition for me ever since. I look forward to it every year! In response to the negative reviews: Most other shops will make you wait in line for hours (rain, snow or shine) but DD gives numbers to save your spot (and even takes phone calls) while encouraging you to visit local businesses while you wait. Once you do get inside to wait, you get to look at some of the most amazing original tattoo artifacts and history on public display. The artists work straight from open to close. The supplies they use to tattoo you cost more than the $13 tattoo. They're doing this for fun, not for your $20. What are you complaining about?

I had two tattoos done by Lilly (lillyanchor on IG) - one last week, my second one today. During both appointments, she was super sweet and friendly and gave me absolutely beautiful tattoos. Everyone in the shop was super friendly as well. The shop itself is clean and the flash/museum was super interesting (and served as a good distraction while getting tattooed). Will return one day!

I was so excited to get tattooed by Pete. He had such great reviews. I emailed him some pictures ahead of time and described what I liked about different pictures so that he'd have an idea of what I was interested in. The appointment was for 6, but Pete was working on someone else and wasn't ready until after 7. Neither he nor the guy behind the desk acknowledged that they were running really late and made me sit there. He came over, asked how big I wanted the tattoos (I wanted three small ones), and walked off to draw them. About twenty minutes later he came back and showed me the drawings. Instead of taking the aspects that I described that I liked, he had two exact replicas of what two pictures I sent. I started to explain how I wanted to change them. I didn't think this is a big deal - this is something permanent that's going on my body and if I wanted exact replicas of two pictures, I wouldn't have sent five and described what I liked in them. While I was still finishing my first sentence, he had already walked off and thrown his drawings on the ground. I wasn't rude at all. I just tried to explain the tattoo that I wanted. I'm not sure what he was going to draw the second time since he didn't stick around to finish listening to me. I got up and left. I hope you enjoy the $40 deposit you made me pay. Thank you for wasting my time, being incredibly unprofessional and throwing a temper tantrum.

I have 3 tattoos done by Michelle Myles, owner of Daredevil. They were all done about 10 & 12 years ago. The lines are all solid and holding up, even though I spend a lot of time in the sun and tropical climates. I love the work she has done on me, all traditional style. Michelle has a wealth of knowledge of the history of NYC & tattooing, providing for great conversations while in her chair. I highly recommend this establishment and Michelle herself. I'm leaving this review now, all these years later because I am thinking of my next traditional piece to get from her... excited!

This review is based on the tattoo museum alone, although it was so compelling and interesting that I might just book an appointment here for a tattoo. If you like tattoos, history, NYC history, or just want to see a fascinating collection, I highly recommend checking this place out. The entire shop is covered in pieces from significant and historic artists. I enjoyed the antique tattoo guns and the pieces by Bert Grimm in particular. It's so cool that this place exists! I briefly chatted with some folks in there, including the fellow at the front and one of their artists. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Based on my experience getting tattoos I can tell that this is an excellent spot, and if you get tattooed here I'm sure it would be a most excellent experience. Thank you Daredevil tattoo! You have certainly earned my accolade and you will see me soon for a nice traditional piece (perhaps inspired by one of Grimm's fabulous designs). Thumbs up all around!

I came for the Friday the 13th event and it was probably one of the most pleasant Friday the13th experiences I've had. The artists were all really nice, despite how tired they must have been. The wait was really long, but that's custom. The tattoo that I got is amazing, and really beautiful work. I would highly suggest this shop for anyone looking in the Downtown Manhattan area for a good tattoo shop. The only thing that bummed me out a little was that there weren't a lot of choices on the flash sheet for the day. Other than that, it was a really fun and truly nice experience. Most importantly, the tattoo that I got out of it is beautiful.

This review is long overdue, I got an outline from Diego two years ago. I haven't found myself back there for him to finish, hopefully sometime this year! The shop is clean, all of the artists are friendly. Diego drew up a design I had in under a week, the outline took about 3 hours, and it looks so good and clean that I've kept it unfinished for 2 years. He was very good at explaining everything to me, how long it would take, aftercare etc. Very pleasant to be around & easy to talk to and extremely talented. Ive recommended this shop to all my friends and anyone that sees me in the street and is fascinated by his work (there are many!)

Daredevil was AWESOME! Such a cool place, little cramped which is why it would get 4.5 stars if that were an option. I worked with Lily (@lilyanchor on ig) on a back piece and she was so great during the consult and during the actual day of the tattoo. I wish I had more money to get more by her! This place has a rate of $200/hour and a one hour minimum. Will return one day!

Was in NYC for a few days and decided to get a tattoo I'd been thinking about getting for a while. Walked in to a very helpful and friendly dude. Price was discussed up front and made some changes to accommodate the size of my tattoo. Was inked by Diego who was awesome. Great line work. Big thanks!

Best first tattoo experience my wife & I could have hoped for! Our artist Diego took his time, answered all our questions and kept our nerves in check by telling us his many stories from traveling the world. The tats turned out great! I got a barcode which can be tough due to the many fine lines but he handled it with ease. My wife got a feather charm based off her favorite necklace which he drew by hand. We highly recommend Diego & Daredevil tattoo to anyone thinking about getting new ink! Definitely made our first time a memorable one

I had a few friends come visit NYC from across the States and Yoon was happy to accommodate tattooing three of us consecutively back-to-back. Her work is immaculate; all three of us got distinctly different tattoos and Yoon masterfully executed them all. For my part, she talked through every step with me in order to ensure the tattoo would turn out exactly as I wanted it and really took pride in her work. It was a great experience and the exhibits of tattoo history made for a good time-killer as we waited for one another. I've gotten a tattoo prior to Daredevil elsewhere and the difference is monumental. I'll happily return for my next one!

My friend and I got our first tattoos at Daredevil recently in May. Pete was our tattoo artist. Overall, it was just an okay experience: 1- We found out when we showed up to our appointment that Daredevil has a $100 minimum. Since it was our first tattoos, my friend and I each wanted something small; so it didn't matter how small our tattoos were going to be, it was going to cost each of us $100. 2- Our appointment was for 8:30 pm but Pete was running behind so he didn't see us until almost 9:30 pm. 3- We felt he rushed us through our tattoos because it was late. My friend wanted a tattoo of her two children's birth dates and a small dragonfly above the dates. Pete quickly came up with a rendering, which she approved at first, but a couple of minutes later she asked him to slightly revise it. He didn't seem happy, so when he came up with the second rendering, she wasn't 100% satisfied and went ahead with it anyway because she didn't want to risk further aggravating him. Fortunately, my tattoo was only 4 words and I had already picked out the lettering style before going to the studio, so I didn't need much of a consult or back and forth with Pete before he started tattooing me. Although my friend and I were disappointed with our first tattoo experience, we were still nice enough to leave a 20% tip. It was actually the only time that he perked up during our entire experience with him- when we left him the nice tip. I went back to Pete for a touch-up yesterday, 7 weeks later. I needed a few letters in my tattoo touched up. He lectured me, saying that a tattoo is handmade and he's not a computer (um, yeah, I really needed to be schooled on this). He added that some tattoo artists wouldn't even have done my tattoo and that he did an awesome job on it. Basically, he was telling me I shouldn't expect perfection and that I should be grateful he did my tattoo. (Thanks, Pete, for your "paid" charity!) I think asking for 6 out of the 24 letters in my tattoo to be retouched is not unreasonable or being extra fussy, especially since I spent $120 for a 4-word tattoo with no consultation or sketching/renderings required from the artist. Besides, a touch-up to a new tattoo is very common and nothing out of the ordinary. I just nodded and acted agreeable so that I could get the touch-up over and done with. It wasn't all bad. The pros are the studio is very clean and hygienic and Pete is skilled because my tattoo healed with little to no scabbing and his line work appears to be good. He also ended up retouching my entire tattoo, not just the 6 letters I wanted, and when I fished through my wallet for $10 to tip him for the touch-up, he declined the tip, saying the touch-up was all on him. My friend and I plan on getting more tattoos, but we will shop around for another tattoo artist. We want to find an artist who we will feel a good rapport with and someone meticulous who will treat tattooing more like an art instead of assembly line work.

Since I wrote this review I've been back to Daredevil a few times - it's true what they say: once you get your first tattoo, you want MOOOOORE! So I've started on getting my right arm "sleeved" - my most recent is a shoulder-to-elbow depiction of St. Michael the Archangel. John Raftery is the genius behind it. I told him basically what I wanted and together we looked at a lot of internet pictures, and he blended a number of styles and gave me a tat that's so awesome people have taken pictures of it :)

Friendly, professional, and clean shop. Also doubles as a tattoo museum great vintage photos and flash to check out while you await your artist. Mike was FANTASTIC great work, superior customer service and made me feel welcome amd I'm from out of state lol. Will def return when back in NYC.