Which Tattoo Studio is Better: Mami Ink or LA Ink? - Tattoo Forums

Tat2dBaldDude · #1 03-20-2009, 08:12 PM

Ok, time for you guys to voice your opinion to settle the score...Which Tattoo Studio appears to be better? Miami Ink (Love Hate Tattoos) or LA Ink (High Voltage Tattoo)?

Sherav · #2 03-20-2009, 09:03 PM

Hi

Depends on the style of tattoo.

For portrait work or black and shade I would go to High Voltage (not just Kat Von D - they all seem to specialise in that field when visited).

That said though I would argue that Miami Ink has a much more experienced team and come a very close second in portrait work.

So overall I would say Miami Ink - based on years of experience and been an 'all rounder'.

I have seen both shops work in person on my USA tour and was quite impressed.

Take Care
Matthew

Tat2dBaldDude · #3 03-20-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherav

Hi

Depends on the style of tattoo.

For portrait work or black and shade I would go to High Voltage (not just Kat Von D - they all seem to specialise in that field when visited).

That said though I would argue that Miami Ink has a much more experienced team and come a very close second in portrait work.

So overall I would say Miami Ink - based on years of experience and been an 'all rounder'.

I have seen both shops work in person on my USA tour and was quite impressed.

Take Care
Matthew

That's awesome. So, how are the guys at Miami Ink in person? (specifically Ami and Nunez) Are they pretty cool and down to earth or are they kind of a**holes?

Sherav · #4 03-21-2009, 10:17 AM

Hi

I did not meet Ami as he was taking time off. They have around 7 artists working there now.

3 of them are great artists but have not been shown on the tV series as they joined later.

I met Nunez who is a funny guy but damn does he work - he was onto his 5th client back to back when I wandered in but took time out to say hello.

Chris Garver and Yoji were also there and I got a couple of pics with Yoji and Chris had a brief chat as he was busy preparing for his next client.

They all seem regular guys and it was nice meeting them.

Take Care
Matthew

DropDeadDani · #5 03-28-2009, 07:59 PM

can i see the pics? id love to get some pics with them oneday, and the crew of la ink too!

Sherav · #6 03-28-2009, 08:02 PM

Hi

I will set up in my album when I get a chance. I am currently in a store dispute over a heap of shit 'all in one' scanner/printer/fax which has broken down after a month.

Last time I buy HP.

Take Care
Matthew

Outlaw · #7 03-28-2009, 08:25 PM

i dont have a preference on the tv shows, because they do different work.....
my chioce of artists would be (LA ink) corey miller for some sick ass b/g work and (miami ink) chris garver for some outstanding jap stuff

just to therow a spanner in the works .... i would like a space age robot piece by Dan Gold from London ink

DropDeadDani · #8 03-28-2009, 08:29 PM

ive seen some of the eppisodes of london ink and i hated everyone i saw, the people there seem not nice at all and i dont like there tattoos they do either, just my personal oppinion!

KnightHawk · #9 03-28-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherav

Hi

Depends on the style of tattoo.

For portrait work or black and shade I would go to High Voltage (not just Kat Von D - they all seem to specialise in that field when visited).

That said though I would argue that Miami Ink has a much more experienced team and come a very close second in portrait work.

So overall I would say Miami Ink - based on years of experience and been an 'all rounder'.

I have seen both shops work in person on my USA tour and was quite impressed.

Take Care
Matthew

Well, that and Kat Von D is annoying as hell.

Love. Peace. Metallica.