This is a new establishment open for about 6 months with a few pros and cons.
The pros:
- new shop that's clean and tidy
- 5 artists avaliable
- plenty of free parking in complex
- friendly staff where they're engaging so you don't feel awkward/uncomfortable
- walk-in are welcome, we stayed passed closing at 8pm on a Monday but the Plaza closes at 10pm
- inside a Plaza with a food court where you can walk around or grab a bite if you need to kill time before your designated walk-in appointment
The Cons:
- only 2 chairs avaliable. If my math is right, you'll have conflicts with 5 artists where your limited to availability
- 1 senior artist nickname "Shark" that came from Pmall "Phat Buddha Elite" who is the co-owner. Heard great things about him but you'll need to make reservation of course because he's mainly booked
- no female artist, not a concern of mine but some might prefer this
- no aftercare instructions, I've been to "Way Cool Tattoo" for my last 2 tattoos & they always provide instructions. Also this shop is the first I've seen to use shrink wrap vs bandaged
- no room with privacy but they do have a divider. Can be awkward if your doing a full piece where your half or fully nude
Overall, this shop has potential and requires a few tweaks here and there but it's no comparison to the bigger chain tattoo parlors in GTA/Markham. For me, I would be looking at the bigger chain parlors as I'm looking for a bigger work done with more experience with water colour which may lead me to "Chronic Ink" since it's a forever piece. However my sister was looking for simple lettering she found online on her bicep and didn't want to wait a month with big chain parlors. She didn't have the luxury to get inked by "Shark" but "San" (Not sure if it's spelled right but he'll be the Korean guy) was gentle and friendly.
Looking forward to see this shop grow.