By dawn

February 21, 2011 12:50 PM | Link to this

There is no other tattoo shop in ohio that you can go get an awesome tattoo and feel like you been friends forever with them to. As always nothing beats a Stretch mark!!!!

By martin

February 21, 2011 1:19 PM | Link to this

Wait, where is Blair’s?? Over half of Dayton has been to the Valley Location.

By Buckwalter Featherbottom

February 21, 2011 1:22 PM | Link to this

Why isn’t Modified Skin in this category? They’re awesome!

By Dusty Scrunchboots

February 21, 2011 1:55 PM | Link to this

Good luck to everyone! This should be fun!

By Tiffany

February 21, 2011 2:53 PM | Link to this

For sure Smartbomb they do the best work in ALL of Dayton!!

By Ronni

February 21, 2011 2:54 PM | Link to this

Always stand behind our friends at Peptide tattoo a bunch of people we know go there and usually you go once you wont want to go anywhere els.!! Matty you an the guys at peptide kick a*s!! and you have the trophys to prove it!!

By Jessi

February 21, 2011 3:11 PM | Link to this

I say VOTE for STRETCH’S TATTOO STUDIO!!! Stretch’s tattoo’s is actually located in DAYTON…and has been in business 20+ years!! He has been tattooing in the dayton community for years! Lowest pricing in the Dayton area, quality results, great environment, awesome customer service!!! Stretch is passionate about his work & profession! Incredible amount of experience! STRETCHS TATTOOS was one of the first shops in Dayton Ohio! VOTE FOR STRETCH’S!!!

By Jack

February 21, 2011 3:13 PM | Link to this

Peptide Tattoo in Carlisle is in a league of their own….Best of Ohio is more like it!

By The Phoenix

February 21, 2011 3:30 PM | Link to this

I voted for Stretch’s Tattoo’s. He has done all my tattoo’s for years now! I only trust him to tattoo me & my family & friends! Best all around! Stretch & MsBobbi are friendly and professional. There work is awesome! Nothing beats a “Stretch Mark”!

By Brittany

February 21, 2011 3:36 PM | Link to this

Peptide Tattoo, no doubt about it. They are professional, clean, and amazing artists! I swear by them, and have amazing work to prove it.

By KimmiKakes

February 21, 2011 3:50 PM | Link to this

I don’t have any tats myself. But…if I decide someday to get one…I’m going to the King - Glenn Scott.

By Craig Grossman

February 21, 2011 4:05 PM | Link to this

VOTE MONKEY BONES!!! Not only is Mike Guidone a premiere artist, he and his wife are awesome neighbors! Good Luck!

By Joe

February 21, 2011 4:07 PM | Link to this

I vote for the white Blair

By smith45

February 21, 2011 4:21 PM | Link to this

First off most of dayton has been to Blairs shop and left siyying in the parking lot waiting for him to show up for their appointments for hours most leave & go elsewhere because he never shows up for ur appointment. second Glen scott is not a KING He’s a business man Money FIRST customers happiness last. ooo and when was the last time he did a tattoo himself. u pay for his experience and get a trainee or someone else with under 2 yrs experience. LETS BE SERIOUS WERE IT NOT FOR GLEN FRIESEN-STRETCH &GLEN SCOTT NONE OF THESE OTHER PEOPLE WOULD BE TATTOOING . THESE 3 DESERVE ALL THE PROPS, PATS ON THE BACK AND YOUR VOTES.

By smith45

February 21, 2011 4:30 PM | Link to this

Lets B real were it NOT for Glen friesen / Stretch / or Glen scott there wouldn’t b anyone tattooing in dayton . These 3 led the way. set the trends in the area, made it EASY for every swinging a*****e to tattoo in the area. Tattooing now days is about GREED & ripping people off. these 3 deserve all the props, pats on the back and EVERYONES RESPECT! SCREW EVERYONE ELSE DOING TATTOOs IN THE AREA. They are a bunch of greedy assfarts. as for Glen scott being a king NO hes a business man MONEY FIRST your happiness last & Blair he NEVER SHOWS UP FOR HIS APPOINTMENTS FORCING CUSTOMERS TO SIT WAITING HOURS THEN GOING ELSEWHERE FOR TATTOOS. WHAT A JOKE….

By Ed SoCal

February 21, 2011 4:40 PM | Link to this

The above post is laughable at best….

By Tatman

February 21, 2011 4:44 PM | Link to this

I beleave Stretch deserves the title. He & his wife have always kept there prices where eveyone can afford a tattoo. they have always given free touch ups within 30 days. Talk to every customer nice & friendly. and they make the tattoo experience soooo pleasent. I got a tattoo from hin in1985 and no one will touch my skin but, stretch. thru the years his customers have turned their back on him going to home scratchers . when stretch has gone out of his way to give everyone low price top notch tattoos. stretch deserves the title. when u go there HE does your tattoo u get all his experience.

By Christina Turner

February 21, 2011 5:09 PM | Link to this

Stretchs Tattoo is by the best in dayton. Not only do u get the best art work but a very rememberable experience with the artist ( Stretch) and his lovely wife( Mrs. Stretch). The enviornment is very down to earth and not to metion both are hillarious. Love them both. I still have my very first tattoo that never needed touch up work or recolored and that was over 15 yrs ago. So Stretch’s tattoo is the best!!!

By True Customer

February 21, 2011 6:02 PM | Link to this

I’m sure there’s many tattoo studios that are great. But if ur too pricey, have a big head, start rumors, trash talk other tattooist, charge tattoo tax, etc…then that’s wrong & petty. The customers are what make a shop or artist by how satisfied and happy they are with there tattoo. I personally like friendliness, the environment,legal licensed tattoo shop, clean, sterile, & the great attention that I get when I get a tattoo because they don’t see me as a $ sign or Just another person. Tattooist & customers are like family. I say Stretch’s Tattoos in Dayton should get the vote. No need to trash talk, that’s high school BS. Stretch takes care of each and every customer with respect and keeps you happy & laughing!

By Tattoo Collector

February 21, 2011 6:17 PM | Link to this

Sorry, but if your main selling point on why I should visit a shop & get work done by an artist is “PRICE / $” then I’m simply not interested. You get what you pay for, and you’re wearing your work forever…that’s why I go to Peptide Tattoo. High quality work, and he certainly doesn’t take advantage of his customers. Matty McTatty is an amazing artist, and treats every customer with the respect they deserve.

By n.helton

February 21, 2011 6:29 PM | Link to this

ive been to alot of the tattoo shops on the list and they are all good in some ways, i prefer peptide they have a great staff and i aslo enjoy letting chad wellls tattoo me as well he is very professional and one on one with you..

By Tatman

February 21, 2011 6:30 PM | Link to this

to: by for real. Been in most the shops in dayton & Montgomery county. I go where the prices fit the work… Not where I have to get a loan to get a tat…….

By the aardvark

February 21, 2011 6:40 PM | Link to this

I think this should simply be based on the quality of the work, coupled with the cleanliness of the shop. Safety first and foremost, and beyond that, quality. If you can’t spot a quality tattoo, or quality art maybe it’s time to educate yourself on a decision you’ll wear on your skin for the rest of your life. You look foolish with bad ink, people can’t see how cool the guy was that did it, or how much money you saved. They just see bad ink. In my opinion Peptide, and Mr. McTatty in particular are world class, he’s a tough man to compete against. Good luck to Peptide, and I’m sure they will continue in the true spirit of this art we call tattooing!

By Tracie Fugate

February 21, 2011 6:44 PM | Link to this

PEPTIDE ALL THE WAY!!!! By far the cleanest shop I have EVER been in or seen and should be BEST OF OHIO!!

By CornOftheSea

February 21, 2011 6:54 PM | Link to this

Peptide Tattoo Studio in Carlisle is World Class.

By Rachel

February 21, 2011 7:01 PM | Link to this

Main Street Tattoos in Urbana - owned by John Gibson is spectacular. Clean, friendly, and amazing artwork. Woderful collors and designs that last!

By Andy blair

February 21, 2011 7:02 PM | Link to this

Since my shop isn’t up I voted for my past employer mike guidone of monkey bones. But you can find me and Jim Collins at the gem city tattoo club 140 east third. And come on folks, be nice to everyone else

By Legend fan

February 21, 2011 7:09 PM | Link to this

Taylors Tattoos in Miamisburg,excellent work,feel like family walking in the door,known larry for years,noone else will every touch me

By Ashes

February 21, 2011 7:17 PM | Link to this

Regardless of whether or not they were listed.. My vote goes to Modified Skin. You get good work from good people at good prices. Score! It doesn’t get better than that.

By JOHN

February 21, 2011 7:20 PM | Link to this

I DONT REALLY CARE WHAT KINDA WORK ANYOTHER TATTOO SHOP CAN DO, I JUST KNOW THAT WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING ME AND MY FAMILY’S TATTOO’S DONE I WILL NEVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE BUT STRETCH’S TATTOO .. THEY ARE THE BEST IN TOWN AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED !!!!

By chuck

February 21, 2011 7:24 PM | Link to this

Peptide tattoo all the way very clean shop with great artist and great atmosphere to be arround. Be getting tattooed there for years and have never seen a bad tattoo come from that studio.

By chuck

February 21, 2011 7:26 PM | Link to this

Peptide tattoo all the way very clean shop with great artist and great atmosphere to be arround. Be getting tattooed there for years and have never seen a bad tattoo come from that studio.

By Modified Skin Tattoos

February 21, 2011 7:43 PM | Link to this

Oh well, we didn’t make it on the list again this year. I would not be able to pick one shop to vote for. There are too many good artists around for that. Honorable mentions: Matty McTatty, Brian Brenner, Rev. Chad Wells, Matt Klemmer, Kyle Cotterman, Myself - Josh Wiley, Caleb Relliford and many more. Good luck to all!!! To check out our work, go to www.facebook.com/modifiedskin

By lone-wolf

February 21, 2011 7:56 PM | Link to this

I’ve only ever been to a few tattooshops. But Matty Mctatty’s shop by far gets my vote. he is not only a great artist, friendly and reputable, but a acharitable one as well. I don’t know of too many tattoo people donoting time or there own money to things that help others. Peptide has my vote.

By PyrateGirl

February 21, 2011 7:58 PM | Link to this

Monkey Bones has always been good to me. Not only as a tattoo shop but also for piercings. I tell everyone to go see Mike Guidone and the artists at Monkey Bones.

By avg joe

February 21, 2011 8:23 PM | Link to this

Peptide Tattoo is the clear winner in my eyes…simply based on Quality. That’s what matters the most when placing something true to your heart on your skin forever & for all to see.

By inked4life

February 21, 2011 8:38 PM | Link to this

@ common sense…..Very well put. When it’s all said and done, people are gonna go to whom they feel most comfortable, either personally or financially, regardless of quality!

By fire fighter

February 21, 2011 8:43 PM | Link to this

I have only one choice…and its based on many factors. Matty McTatty from Peptide Tattoo. They not only set high standards for their tattooing, but are some of the most charitable folks in the business. I’m sure there must be more shops out there with wonderful artists & great customer service, but Peptide Tattoo Studio is truly the real deal & wonderful

By stretch

February 21, 2011 8:54 PM | Link to this

Dayton has alot of excellent Tattoo shops. Great artist. The Best tattoo shop is the shop you choose to get your tattoo from..Votes don’t make a shop or artist any better than another shop or artist.. Its just a vote. My advice shop around ( the phone books full of tattoo shops ) find an artist you like an go for it… as for the tax thing I just defended myself.

By JG MMA

February 21, 2011 10:57 PM | Link to this

Peptide Tattoo

By themayor

February 21, 2011 11:33 PM | Link to this

Not only tattooists but great artists at Monkey Bones! I love my pieces :)

By chris thompson

February 21, 2011 11:46 PM | Link to this

Matty McTatty is da bomb diggity yo!

By Chuck C

February 21, 2011 11:55 PM | Link to this

MONKEY BONES RULES!!!!! THE BEST ARTIST, GREAT PRICES, GREAT PEOPLE, WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR!!!!!!

By mark

February 22, 2011 8:35 AM | Link to this

Where the heck is Oasis Tattoo Company?!

By me

February 22, 2011 9:49 AM | Link to this

at the gem city tattoo club you only have seasoned pro’s work on ya. no apprentices. somebody gotta flame now……………..

By Custom Motor

February 22, 2011 10:01 AM | Link to this

Peptide Tattoo is my pick, and I’ve been inked at 3 dif. shops in Dayton area…I just liked the experience better from A-Z. No “ego” or “tattoo snobs” greating you when you walk in…

By levi

February 22, 2011 10:56 AM | Link to this

Gem City Tattoo Club “Like” button. 1 vote from me. Any Blair and Jim Collins represent the DYT better than any other shop.

By Sami

February 22, 2011 11:48 AM | Link to this

I see so many bits and pieces of decent comments and so much crap. Yes you should check out several shops before you pick just one. You should think art before price and then work with whom you feel comfortable and most “artists” will be willing to work with you for the sake of a good piece. You should pay respect to the founders of the industry in the area but remember art is an evolving form, innovators are just as deserving of respect. I do want to point out Smart Bomb and Truth and Triumph are both under the same ownership (Brian Brenner). I own a tattoo studio (Totem Gallery in Xenia) and know from experience you can have the cleanest shop, the newest gear, but it is about your artists and the customers repertoire with them! Evey artist has their own flavor and your preference will reflect that. I love and respect several artists and shops listed and really don’t think I can pick just one though I really like the diversity of artists at Smart Bomb/Truth and Triumph! Good luck all!

By Leigh Ann Edgar

February 22, 2011 1:07 PM | Link to this

Peptide Tattoo is the best anywhere!! Besides their great work, they are awesome people!!

By Amber

February 22, 2011 1:13 PM | Link to this

Matty McTatty at Peptide is not only an amazing artist but (as mentioned before) very charitable with his work. His prices are excellent for the quality of work and his shop is the cleanest I have ever seen.

By Individual

February 22, 2011 1:22 PM | Link to this

I think everyone needs to grow up- this is a survey. Enjoy what Dayton has to offer. Everyone who has had a tattoo loves their artist & their work. Let’s give them all credit, for their individual styles, and ideas. I hope hope they all practice health safety & are licensed.

By Me

February 22, 2011 1:41 PM | Link to this

Never knew the tattoo biz was so cut-throat…can’t belive some of the stuff i’m reading here. Either way, I voted for Peptide Tattoo…because their work & shop vibe is fantastic. I went to few shops prior to getting my work done, and I decided to go with Damien because he made me feel comfortable with the process…several shops I went to made me feel like a “noob” or since I didnt have a ton of tattoo’s I wasn’t “cool enough” to receive good service or attention….you get the idea. Peptide!

By Bobbi Sue Sanders

February 22, 2011 2:13 PM | Link to this

By the way, I voted T&T, Lil’ Bri…love his shop, his work, his ethics and his attitude! Yes, it’s me MsStretch…and I didn’t vote for my Hubby. I don’t want to be prejudice and trash-talk like a child. Brian Brenner has always been cool with us, unlike ALL the other shops in Dayton.

By ActiveDayton.com

February 22, 2011 2:22 PM | Link to this

@Modified Skin Tattoos and others: The way to get on the list is to be sure and submit a nomination anytime leading up to 11 a.m. the day the poll begins (Monday’s at noon). Sorry you didn’t get nominated this year. Just remember to nominate yourself for next year’s poll. Thanks.