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[Alkaline]

Originally Posted by Brother Elwood

My mate got one done at Richards too, after a week or so he noticed there was a big white bit in his tattoo that the tattoist had missed out. He went back in to ask Richard (or Jim) to finish it properly and was told that he must have scratched it causing the scab to fall off and the white bit to appear, and he'd have to pay the full price of the tattoo again to get the 1/2cm bit filled in. Despite being assured that it was never scratched or irritated, he refused to do anything about it.

Thats pretty shite, most places offer free 'touch-ups'.

I'd have to say that i'm very happy with the phoenix that i had done at Richards, its uniform in colour (i.e its not patchy) the edges are shaped well. There's no blurring or 'bleed'. And he didn't have a problem with me taking in something i'd done myself as a design. He was blunt with me and told me that if i moved my arm too much he would stop.

My problem was with the second design i wanted done (lyrics in an Italic style of writing). I went in with it written and printed in text. I showed it to Jimmy, who looked at my arm and said "There's no way that's going on there" thrust it back in my hand and walked away. That pissed me off, as i'd scaled it so that it would, pretty much eliminating any other work that they would've had to do.

I lived round the corner from Draconian at the time so i went in on my way home, spoke to the guy who was behind the desk who thought i was crazy when i told him what Jimmy had said, looked at the design and my arm and told me he'd have to re-size it a wee bit but it would be no problem. I made my appointment, went back and was tattooed by Kev (who came in especially on the day his wife gave birth to keep the appointment) and was actually made to feel like my business was appreciated. The result was clear and well done with no 'bleed' and i'm also very happy with it.

I would most definately go back to Draconian, whereas i would never set foot in Richards again. Its the attitude i had a problem with, not their work.

[ash.]

Originally Posted by Shaki

I don't think I'll ever get a tattoo but I would say that if you're going to have artwork on your body for the rest of your life then a quality tat is more important than a nice chat while you're having it done?! Ideally you'd have both but.....

well yes of course, i wouldn't go to someone i didn't trust to do a good job. my point is manners dont cost a thing and he needs to remember the people who go there are lining his pocket at the end of the day. if you're going for a tattoo you want someone who will make you feel comfortable, and he most certainly doesn't.

[ash.]

Originally Posted by Bux

It being the arm spasm!

......yes. exactly. what a selfish bastard for doing those involuntary spasms. no wonder richard gave him a row.








hopefully the fact i'm not being serious will make it across in this one, here's hoping...

[black_matter]

Originally Posted by Shaki

Reminds me of my holiday in Turkey when I was 18. I got a henna tattoo of my then girlfriend's name tattooed on my chest to show her (for a laugh mind) when I got home. Apparently you're not meant to wash them for an hour or 2 after. I went in the sea not long after and funnily enough it got all blurry, went back to complain and had to pay the full whack of a fiver or so again. Got home, got dumped (apparently I was meant to call her "at least once" when I was away and she'd had time to think etc) and my tattoo faded away sadly like our love.

I'm OK now though.

I cry for you. But seriously that's a funny story and to be with a girl that dumps you for not phoning her on holiday is pretty lame. Still...i cry for you.

[Munky_Rules]

Well i have had tats done by richard, jimmy, kev,ash in town and i would say jimmy and ash are the best two,

Richard is very rough but does a good job
Jimmy i think is the best, always friendly to me and helped me with designs and is good at what he does
Ash was a friendly guy, was quick and pretty good
Kev (drac) did two stars on my chest and already the lines a fading as they are to thin, really friendly but i am not a fan of the end result

[Bux]

Originally Posted by Shaki

Reminds me of my holiday in Turkey when I was 18. I got a henna tattoo of my then girlfriend's name tattooed on my chest to show her (for a laugh mind) when I got home. Apparently you're not meant to wash them for an hour or 2 after. I went in the sea not long after and funnily enough it got all blurry, went back to complain and had to pay the full whack of a fiver or so again. Got home, got dumped (apparently I was meant to call her "at least once" when I was away and she'd had time to think etc) and my tattoo faded away sadly like our love.

Aww. Lol.

I also had a henna tat in Gumbet, turkey. And like you I had to wait 2hrs for the scabby bits to fall off. Only I had it done in the early hours of the morning, and once I got to my hotel 10minutes later I ko'd. Waking up with a sheet stuck to the tat wasn't the best like. And I had to go about wearing a top untill it faded. It was a quality henna an all, of Che guevara.. well smudged it though.

So aye. I think Draconians is the best bet, although I'm intrigued to see the attitude on the boy Richard, maybe slap him about for his crimes against you all.

Anyone got some tat pics?

[Lucky Rathen]

Here's my chest one, I got it done when Chinese writing was all the rage. It means Peace and I got it over my heart.

As you can see it's a little bit patchy, as you can also see I am quite pale, hairless, and have saggy tits.

[Lucky Rathen]

WHere the hell did my nipple go? I'm sure it was there when I took the photo.

[Shaki]

Originally Posted by Brother Elwood

WHere the hell did my nipple go? I'm sure it was there when I took the photo.

Around your midriff if the sagging is to be believed?! Haha!

Blimey, I've seen more hair on a snooker ball.