A tattoo shop that's actually easy to walk into.
Sterile shop on 6th Ave run by people who treat first-timers and sleeve veterans the same. We'd rather lose a sale than do a tattoo we don't believe in.
First, we design it with you
You start with a free consultation with a designer — someone whose whole job is to listen, sketch, and get your idea right. No deposit, no pressure to commit. You leave with a custom design you actually love (or you walk away, no hard feelings).
Then an artist brings it to life
Once you love the design, one of our artists does the tattoo. Two people, each great at their part — that's how you get a piece that's both well-designed and well-executed. Piercings? Just walk in.
We're at 1043 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, in the Gaslamp Quarter — open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 12pm–9pm. Single-use sterile needles every time, tools sterilized in a hospital-grade autoclave, and a studio registered under California's Safe Body Art Act. Walk-ins welcome, first-timers especially.
Meet the team
Artists
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Tattoo Artist
Marilyn
Tattoo Artist
I’m Marilyn, a tattoo artist who believes every tattoo should have purpose and personality. My goal is to create clean, high-quality work while making every client feel comfortable and confident throughout the experience.
Sophie
Tattoo Artist
I'm Sophie, a tattoo apprentice at UFF! I have a degree in graphic design and traditional art practices, and moved to San Diego from Colorado a year ago. I'm hoping to try out all kinds of styles of tattoos, specializing in black & grey, fine line, and graphic minimalism!
Come say hi
Book a free design consultation or walk in any day (Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 12pm–9pm).