Fenix Tattoo and Piercing

I debated with myself on whether or not to write another review of this place, and, being an activist sort, I can’t let this rest.
I have a lot to say about this place.
First and foremost… I admire the talented artists there with the exception of an employee known as «Tacklebox» and, unfortunately, now, the owner of this establishment.
Let me explain… I have frequented this business on many occasions and, for the most part, have been happy with the results exp. the tattoos I’ve received. Again, I’m grateful for the artistry these people have put into their lives and their work into. Thank You!
Unfortunately though, I’ve run into the above mentioned characters who have caused me untold time and dismissive attitudes.
I wrote a previous review of this place based on «Tackleboxes» obviously lazy and dismissive attitude towards clients. Upon speaking with the establishment owner on Friday, January 29^th, I was told Tacklebox has a medical condition wherein he has to go out and smoke copious amounts of pot before he can do a tattoo. I don’t buy it. If he can’t do the job then he should leave.
Furthermore, when I called the proprietor of this business, after returning home, he proceeded to yell at me and basically didn’t let me get a word in edgewise. I was calm when I talked to him while he raged. I repeatedly addressed him calmly with the word «sir» but he interrupted me repeatedly so it was difficult to discuss the subject with him.
He asked me repeatedly if I’d been been drinking which I had but was not drunk. I was tired and had fallen asleep on a bench in the front of the store. Upon awakening, I got pissed that I was not seen and that my husband was put in first priority to myself (a life-​long theme… men before women). I woke up from my nap and got snappy… I admit that. But, after exiting the store, I went in to confront the owner and, in front of many people, was completely humiliated when he said «are the the insane/​crazy lady:?
I will never set foot into this establishment again.
Just venting. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!!!

I really loved the atmosphere and the people. They were very gracious and where able do a bunch of work on my friend and I in such a short notice. Ty’s shading work on my sugar skull is amazing. I just got it and I keep getting compliments. I will for sure go back there for more work and touch ups. One the best experiences ever and I was nervous.

I got my first tattoo here done by Ty. I walked in with a friend pretty late at night, and we were helped right away. There was a short wait since he was tattooing someone else when we walked in, but it was okay. I actually wasn’t really planning on getting a tattoo THAT night, but after seeing Ty’s finished work on my friend, the moment felt right. I just asked to get worked on right after my friend, and after some paperwork, I was in the chair!
The experience is shown in the quality of his work, and I will definitely be coming back to see Ty for tattoos in the future!
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend!

Great Place, great people! I always send all my friends here, Rico does an amazing job! With his permeation I grabbed some of his pics from FB to post here! :)

Came in to get a cover up, amazing work. Amazing staff. They really helped me understand what I wanted and brought it to life.

I went here to get some advice on a piercing and tattoo work, and Ty was super awesome and supportive in meeting my (very conservative and unique) needs. It’s obvious that he is experienced and cares about quality of work as well as providing great customer service. I felt like I could trust him and really appreciated his responsiveness and honesty. Highly recommend.

Nothing but wonderful things to say about this place! Me and my friend walked in at about 1am not exactly sure what to get, but Tackle Boxx was great and really helped us out.
They even stayed open later than their closing time to finish our tattoos. The vibe here was overall great. If your deciding between getting a tattoo here and Under The Needle, definitely come here.

Everyone was so friendly and patient with me when I had to take a few breaks during my 3 hours in the chair. I couldn’t be happier with the work

Best experience you will ever have honest fun talented olace to come. They are clean and professional as well as funny. I went here for my first tattoo nervous as all hell and TY calmed me down and reassured me what to expect and how it will feel and now I have 8/​tattos from Ty and a piercing. In fact I drove from a shop in spanaway all the way to Seattle because Ty is the only one I trust when it comes to tattoos and piercings. By coming here you’ve picked the number one place to come. Also most talented looks at something and creates something even more beautiful then what was shown walking out with your own unique uncopied tattoo. Love this place

I have been to a few different body piercing shops in Seattle investigating my decision to put gauges in my ears. Each time I was treated rudely and like they didn’t have the time to explain the process to anyone not «hip» enough.
Thankfully, I found Ty at Fenix Tattoo and was immediate at ease with his knowledge and expertise. I was able to finally take the plunge and got my gauges! Thanks Ty and thanks Fenix Tattoo!
In a fabulous location and hours that beat all others in the city!

I have been getting my tattoos at Fenix Tattoo for more than 15 years now, and even after moving away from Washington, I still go back when feeling that need for another. Fenix Tattoo is the only shop I will get tattooed at.. Ty and Rico, best of the best, and the great quality work that the others do is amazing. Hoping to get some touch-​up in October..

My artist was Rico, nice person, very easy to work with, and would recommend him in a heartbeat. He’s detailed and very talented. He would make excellent suggestions on the ideas/​designs that I had in mind by making it his own and still to my liking. By getting 13+ tattoos from him not only shows that there is no other artist like him, but that Fenix has top notch artists employed here. If and when I need more I’ll go back, because there’s always an itch for ink! The best place to get tattooed (and pierced!) I have two piercings done by Ty. He’s accurate, efficient, and quick! He holds no bars none for getting the job done in a professional manner! Great experience — no infection or tearing, definitely a plus!

Best customer service I experienced with tattoo parlor. They made it a great time. super nice and love how they really know what there doing and talking about. Will go again for another tattoos

Awesome tackleboxx is the best — endorphins are my life come if you are serious about art on your body — I will be back

Totally recommend this place! Excellent experience all 4 piercing visits! Helpful, cool and talented staff, many thanks Tackle Boxx!

Great place. Come in, know what you want and be flexible. Listen to what the artists have to say, you won’t be disappointed.

I came here on a Friday night about two weeks ago to get my nipples pierced. Ty was very professional and he did a great job; I was in and out the door in less than 15 minutes! I am a young girl and I went alone but Ty made it a very comfortable, painless experience. I recommend him to anyone looking to get pierced! His prices are fair ($ 100 for both nipples) and he does a great job.

Went here with my 18 year old daughter, we both got our noses peirced.
Tackleboxx — Did good hand hygiene, opened sterile packages, wore gloves and changed them appropriately, and was realistic when we asked him about pain, pressure, etc. gave us more than a few options with regard to aftercare.
Cost was $ 60 per, but he knocked off $ 10 a piece because we were a duo: D
Not to mention, his sense of humor put us both at ease. Truly a great experience, and I would go back there again!

A little over a year ago (Last April) I came in at 11:45pm one night just because I was walking past and was thinking about getting a tattoo. I talked to Ty for half an hour ish and he showed me his portfolio and that right away convinced me to come back and see him again. I made an appointment for the next month for a large thigh/​hip floral piece and came in about half an hour early.
I waited a little while and watched him finish up on someone else (which was also amazing, I might add.) before we got started on me. He used a combination of stencils and a sharpie to design my tattoo on the spot.
Right away I was impressed and I was having a lot of fun. Altogether we sat for four hours and talked the whole time. He’s a great conversationalist and doesn’t just block you out and work like some tattoo artists I’ve worked with in the past.
All in all, great experience and I’m coming back for more!

I came here on my 19^th birthday to get my first tattoo a few years ago. Half lion half rabbit in a yin yang form. I had thought about the design for years honestly, but it always stuck with me, and so I decided finally, that I would get it.
I walked in, and was immediately helped. I think Bryan was the artist I spoke to, and he alleviated any fear or uncertainty I may have had in getting one right away. I expressed to him the design I’ve been seeing in my mind (I couldn’t draw it because I draw like a 3 year old) He told me to return in an hour or two and when I did, the design was probably better than how I had pictured it.
We go through the prep, blah blah, he puts on a movie for me to help take my mind off of it, and at my request, he made sure to let me know when he was going to touch me with the needle (so I didn’t accidentally jump and jam into the needle, I don’t know why, but that thought bothered me) The outlining hurt, sure, the but color was so gorgeous and vivid, it really just felt like a sunburn. Heck, I might go and see if they can touch up the color sometime.
I will definitely be back, and whenever someone asks me about where I got my tattoo, or where they should get theirs, I always suggest they try coming here first.