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By LinnyLu
May 19, 2012 3:59 AM | Link to this
Since when do you pick the best ARTIST by who’s dick you want to jump on the most? And why does someone not kissing your a*s automatically make them an a*****e? Glen Friesen of East Dayton not only went out of his way to fit me in when I didn’t have an appointment and showed up right before they closed to give me an extremely fair price for a very sentimental piece, that he did an amazing job on. I will go back to him for every future piece, and happily recommend him to anyone looking for real art they can be happy with for the rest of their lives.
By justin
November 19, 2011 5:46 PM | Link to this
Check out john baker in middletown look up on Facebook best artist around here
By Jenna
September 18, 2011 11:49 AM | Link to this
Perv Alert Ladies! Mike continued to eye me up and down as much as possible while doing my tattoo and kept making conversation using sexual innuendos. If that wasn’t bad enough he finishes my tattoo and tells me he has a girlfriend but would love to get together and have some fun. This will be the first and last time I ever go to Monkey Bones. I am sure their are other shops where you can get tattooed by someone who isn’t a complete sleezebag.
By Situation
September 17, 2011 2:47 PM | Link to this
guido guidone flakier than the jersey shore cast. crybaby sissy posing as some kind of tough guy. what a joke. there are plenty of other shops around (truth and triumph, smart bomb, blue byrd, cloak and dagger etc) if you don’t wanna deal with the little b*tch wanna be rockstar garbage and actually have a finished tattoo within a reasonable amount of time without shortcuts being taken.
By Lee
September 5, 2011 9:14 PM | Link to this
Monkey bones is far from being the best tattoo shop in Dayton. Went to appointments several times just to find out Mike was a no show. Finally got my tattoo finished to have him refuse to do the touch up. Had to pay Glen Scott to do a good touch up. From what I have heard I am not the only unsatisfied customer leaving monkey bones to go elsewhere.
By Karen Sewing
August 14, 2011 9:49 PM | Link to this
This post is very useful for me, much appreciated! :)
By Ryan
August 8, 2011 2:26 PM | Link to this
Monkey Bones is not the best place. Cancellation after cancellation. Coffee f**ked up one my tats. Went to Blue Byrd to get it fixed.
By Melissa
March 28, 2011 2:38 PM | Link to this
Ok so the best Tattoo place is Truth and Triumph. I did not know what to get and Josh Williams helped me he put a heart and wings on my back he was awesome I get tons off responses from it. He also tattooed my mom and dad and it was there first time he made us feel very comfortable in all aspects every one there is awesome Josh Cook is hands down the best at letters. I recommend Truth and Triumph to EVERYONE…..
By Amy
February 26, 2011 11:15 PM | Link to this
I came to OH 2 years ago, and just had my 1st tattoo in OH done at Glenn Scott’s Kettering Team (my 5th tattoo so far total). I have to say the whole staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and I was blessed to have Glenn Scott himself do my tattoo, which is about a 1/4 sleeve on the arm. I told him what I was wanting, and he drew it free-handed right on me and it turned out fantastic! I can honestly say it’s the best work I’ve ever had done and I’ll go back to Glenn for anything else I get!
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By Megan
September 24, 2010 11:08 AM | Link to this
So i have really big angle wings that go all the way down my back and their really f**ked up! Any one no where is best to get them fixed at?
By Michrella
June 12, 2010 10:13 AM | Link to this
Went to Fairborn Tattoo for my first. tat(lower back). Billy did a nice job. The other gentleman working however really messed my dad’s tat (left bicep) up. I went to Glen Scott for the second(thigh) and was so pleased that’s where I got my third.(lower belly) Took my boyfriend along and he got his second(upper back/over the shoulder). Both hand-drawn with only a general description from me of what I wanted. Glen does really nice work. We will go back for our fourth and third respectively.
By Lacie
June 7, 2010 11:51 AM | Link to this
Kyle Cotterman does the MOST AMAZING work I have ever in my life seen. I have been to Tattoo Team (Glen Scott) 2 times now, and BOTH times they have f*ed my wrist up! I am going back to get my free touchup, and I am going to continue getting it touched up until it is right. The black fades so bad like their ink is old, and one of the stars is almost completely faded, mind you this it’s been less than a month since I had my tattoo done. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE! ): dislike
By marie
June 2, 2010 10:59 AM | Link to this
do NOT go to east dayton tattoo. glen friesen was a straight up a$$hole and way too full of himself. i went there for my first tattoo and he was extremely rude and had this “i’m beyond you” attitude. i wasn’t the only one at the shop that day who thought so either. i will never go back.
By rebialKevaD
May 17, 2010 11:46 AM | Link to this
I believe the poster “Haterade” is Dave Klaiber, the owner of bluebyrd. anybody else agree? Well if so, Dave no one steals your artists, you are just a dick to your clients and artists, and no one really WANTS to work for you. Oh… and who gives a f**k if you own 3 shops. NO ONE CARES YOU EGO MANIAC TURD!!! But you are kind of hot for a douche bag. see ya, Hottie21 Bitches!
By Whitetrashidiots
May 17, 2010 11:33 AM | Link to this
hell yeaaaaaaaaaah! ive dun been tatted by all em inkslungin duders, they just arsome fellers. they sling and tat and ink all over the whole hellation nation, no what i meen critters? wel… you shud if ya dont. but the best superist tatty zappin action ive been inked dun by is Dragonspydergoldfishgrizzly. P right in my very own living room. can ya beleev it? he came rite to my house! and we did shots of shine and then slung all day and nite, then i paid him pu**y from my sister. later inkerbro.
By sweets07
May 1, 2010 11:11 PM | Link to this
Tattoo Tech SUCKS BALLS…. the artist start work and never finish it they are rude and will only screw you over (steve is one to start work and then not finish it or have to reschedule 10 times….Krazy katz is bull s**t too (robb likes to tell people he will do things and not follow thru ) the work of both artist is shity STAY FARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR AWAY from these 2 shops
By Jay
April 13, 2010 3:36 PM | Link to this
I would not recommend Tattoo Tech. My artist has rescheduled me multiple times and has told me time after time that the tattoo would be finished. It has gotten to the point where I am looking to get a new artist with a 3/4 completed piece of work. Nice people bad business ethics.
By Elle
March 23, 2010 11:22 PM | Link to this
Katie at blue byrd ROCKED my tattoo.. she did a phenomenal job and i get compliments all the time on it! She knows what shes doing
By Tori
March 1, 2010 8:26 AM | Link to this
Truth & Triumph by far has done the best work ive seen. And did the best job on me, josh williams went beyond with my foot. The place was super clean.
By Robbie Pee
February 19, 2010 8:06 PM | Link to this
Most of the tattoo artists in Dayton are very unprofessional. They must all either be rich and not in need of work or they have such a high opinion of themselves they think they’re better than everyone else. I’ve been to Blue Byrd where the guy wouldn’t even give me the time of day. I’ve been to Tattoo Tech in Moraine where it takes them 10 hrs, to draw up and put on a tattoo and I’ve been stood up by Krazy Katz and Glen Scott himself on where they didn’t even call to cancel the appointment.
By Bruto
January 9, 2010 9:47 PM | Link to this
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By Ermilo
December 29, 2009 3:46 PM | Link to this
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By Fat Tom
December 28, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this
I live in Columbus, but from Dayton and I have seen a lot of work by a lot of different artists. In my opinion, Truth & Triumph and Smartbomb have collectively the best talent in Ohio. I have an entire back piece and almost an entire sleeve and a shin piece by Ian White. I also have pieces by Josh Cook, which I haven’t seen anyone that can touch his creativity with lettering. I also have a sleeve by Amanda Leadman, which her raw talent and creativity is unmatched. Both shops bring the Rukus!
By joe rosenkranz
December 22, 2009 4:39 PM | Link to this
the worst by far is the kettering tattoo team owned by no other than glenn scott i think they just give homeless guys tattoo guns me and my mom wanted our first tat together and they are crooked and messed up and wouldnt fix it or give a refund
By Fred
December 6, 2009 9:14 AM | Link to this
This dude on Craigslist is good and cheap. if you want a square
By bob
October 1, 2009 7:26 PM | Link to this
tattoo tech in huber….forgot the dudes name but he tatted me with a tribal down my arm…looks like crap…was in the chair,charged me 300 bucks,but spent most of his time chattin with his friends and taking smoke breaks…..i should have gotten up and slapped the s**t out of him and left,but dumb a*s me just set there…….
By Jennifer
August 10, 2009 5:07 PM | Link to this
I WENT TO GLEN SCOTT IN THE OREGON TO GET ANOTHER TAT… UPON LOOKING AT MY OLDER TAT DONE BY MIKE FORMERLY OF GLEN SCOTT, THE ARTIST OFFERED TO FIX THAT ONE PLUS GIVE ME A DISCOUNT ON MY NEW TAT. I WAS SO HAPPY I CAME BACK FOR ANOTHER A FEW MONTHS LATER. EVAN @ GLEN SCOTT IS A VERY TALENTED ARTIST AND HAS THIS CHICKS LOYALTY FROM HERE ON OUT!!
By Kristin
August 10, 2009 1:46 PM | Link to this
Mike G. At Monkey Bones is the only artist I will go to to get ink done. I had the best first time tattoo experience. He was professional, yet laid back and talkative, and made you feel comfortable. I am planning on scheduling my next appointment for a back piece! :)
By Scott
August 3, 2009 7:19 PM | Link to this
Seriously…. Smartbomb has one of the best artist you will get tattoos by. Kyle Cotterman is a god of tattooing
By Cassie
July 25, 2009 1:22 PM | Link to this
Been stood up 3 x by an artist at Tattoo Tech in Moraine. Never once got a call to let me know he couldn’t get to me. I have good money to spend on a good tat. Can’t believe that after setting up appointments I am told I would have to wait for 2 hours or that I was just not getting ink’d that night. WTF. There is alot ot be said about professionalism. If you can’t make an appointment……CALL YOUR CLIENT!!!
Am looking for another shop with a great artist,
By seriously?
July 18, 2009 8:44 AM | Link to this
My wife and I ahve gotten several tats by Spyder at Krazy Katz and he is really good, but he”s no longer there. They still have great artists there though. I would totally stay away from Mystery Ink. We had tats done there by someone I know even and both my wife and I got staff infections. This was Dec 30th and other artists say I need to give 6 to 9 months more before they can fix how horrible they look. Tattoo tech is a rip off too. I’ll try Mokey Bones on all the good press…
By Deb
July 1, 2009 3:55 PM | Link to this
Nurse Red, how is Wikked? Seen him lately, Ang?
By Deb
July 1, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this
MONKEY Bones is the only place I will go from now on. I’ve only gotten one tat there, but in my experience, it’s definitely night and day from other places, such as East Dayton Tatoo—Glen F. He was the biggest a$$hole, very rude and full of himself, to the point that I almost walked out in the middle of getting my tat done. I’ve went there for two piercings and that guy was cool, but Glen is a dick. His work kinda sux too. Hopefully he reads this cuz I ain’t the only one sayin it in Dayton.
By HK
June 10, 2009 10:06 AM | Link to this
So now I only go to Blair on Valley St in Dayton
By HK
June 10, 2009 10:03 AM | Link to this
Got my tat on my lower back done by Stretch and I don’t like his work at all…..
By pete m
June 5, 2009 2:51 PM | Link to this
Fairborn tattoo! chris long is the only one who’ll ink this skin. he’s inked almost everyone in my family. reasonably priced,clean shop and great atmosphere!
By bj
May 22, 2009 10:51 PM | Link to this
STRETCH’S TATTOOS -is the only tattoo shiop worth going to in Dayton,ohio- great work- prices ya can afford- killer work thats 100% guarnteed. I won’t let anyone esle near my body witha tattoo gun..
By Jessica Sanders
May 22, 2009 10:44 PM | Link to this
Stretch’s tattoos has been number one for over 20 yrs. where was your tattoo artist 20yrs ago? thats what I thought- when you pay for stretch you get him -Not a trainee.. NOTHING BEATS A STRETCH MARK!!! 937-236-0330
By jessi Sanders
May 22, 2009 10:38 PM | Link to this
Stretch’s tattoos is by far the most famous ,& the best there is in Dayton,ohio- Stretch has been the mid 80’s. NOTHING BEATS A STRETCH MARK!!!!!!!
By dem
May 8, 2009 2:34 PM | Link to this
Receive a $100.00 gift certificate toward a tattoo or body piercing while having fun at the same time at any Poelking Bowling Center’s summer bowling programs. Summer leagues start week of May 11, 2009. $100.00 Gift Card good at any Tattoo Tech locations. Tattoo Tech’s artist ROCK!
By Marilyn
April 18, 2009 12:46 AM | Link to this
Artist Scott Sensel working in Xenia is truly a master of his craft. Check him out, you will not be dissappointed.
By Diane
April 17, 2009 11:10 AM | Link to this
Scott in Xenia is awsome. He is an artist.
By cindy
April 16, 2009 9:19 AM | Link to this
you know ive heard good things about krazy katz so i went there to get a simple rosary… and 3 times THREE!!!! spyder cancelled on me… i thik he may be talented but very unprofessional… and that alone was enough to make me think bad of them… and the worst part about him canceling THREE appoinments… he never even called to let me know he was going to bethere… so i had to drive alll the way across town THREE times just to be let down… after i took the days off work….
By M4Odie
April 15, 2009 8:55 PM | Link to this
I just wanted to say that I got my tattoo at Monkey Bones, Travis did an amazing job! Going back for my next with Andy, watched him do a kick butt job on bf’s tattoo so I know it will be great. I am a nursing student so clean is a BIG deal and they are…they do excellent work and deserve the top…Keep up the work you guys…=)
By LizzyBebe
April 11, 2009 5:48 PM | Link to this
Monkey Bones def is the most professional out of all the other shops….maybe they should think about that since the economy is goin down and not everyone has the expendable income
By Steph
April 4, 2009 11:45 PM | Link to this
I just got my first tat @ Krazy Katz…. Josh did an awesome job and I will go back.
By SpiderDave
March 21, 2009 5:39 PM | Link to this
Check out B&B Mystery Ink, artist Jeff Brooks. Great work at reasonable prices.
By Genny
March 16, 2009 7:15 PM | Link to this
Congrats to Monkey Bones. You guys earned it :D
By TwitidTara
March 16, 2009 3:37 PM | Link to this
I would have to say there is a whole lotta talent at each of these places…Mystie and Coffee @Blue Bryd have awesome work…Kyle Cotterman does great work, Personally Josh Cook did my back piece that I absolutely love, So I think there are alot of good artists in Dayton, they all have their specialties.
By jen
March 16, 2009 2:01 PM | Link to this
first of all, is all the smack talking really necessary? grow up. what’s wrong with a little healthy competition? it helps you stay on your game. congrats to Monkey Bones on all their votes i have seen some great work from their shop. but i still won’t go anywhere else but Truth & Triumph. great people, great work, great atmosphere and the best shop i have had work done at. hands down.
By meg -liciouse
March 16, 2009 1:55 PM | Link to this
to kill face-
By ummmmm......
March 16, 2009 1:40 PM | Link to this
“truth and triumph is just popular because all the dudes bang out 18 year olds that go to get half sleeves.” I’m trying to figure out how thats a bad thing?
By KILLFACE
March 16, 2009 1:11 PM | Link to this
Tattoo Tech Hands Down one of the worst shops in town they have one good artist at best…
By queen bee
March 16, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this
are you idiots serious??? tattoo tech is the best shop around!! can’t no body touch Chris Fullam!! not even your precious Mikey G!!!
By secksimama6969
March 15, 2009 9:23 PM | Link to this
my vote is for blue byrd. good dudes who do good tattoos. truth and triumph is just popular because all the dudes bang out 18 year olds that go to get half sleeves.
By Kristi
March 15, 2009 8:27 PM | Link to this
Syder at Krazy Kats is by far the most creative I have seen in the dayton Area….
By Tonya
March 15, 2009 5:52 PM | Link to this
The best tattoo shop by far is Tattoo Tech II & Tattoo Tech III.
By Minuteman
March 15, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this
Congrats Monkey Bones. They deserve it. The only shop who isn’t beggin for your vote on myspace.
By Your Mothers Lover
March 15, 2009 3:36 PM | Link to this
Mike Guidone is a great artist, he’s done my whole left arm and then some and I receive complements from people here in Oregon where I live now.
By foodcourt
March 15, 2009 3:05 PM | Link to this
is it too late to write in body jewel?
By MWM
March 15, 2009 3:01 PM | Link to this
I’m from down around Cincy & I’ve been to 5 of the shops listed here. I’m not going to talk bad about any of them by name, but at 1 of them no one would even take the time to say hi, even though no one was working. 2 of them I thought I was going to need a booster shot when I walked out, 1 of them I got a tat from, but it’s going to be covered up, and lastly is the one I’ve had 2 sleeves and my torso done at. It’s TRUTH OR TRIUMPH! Great artist, Great People, & a Great Atmosphere!
By TCB
March 15, 2009 2:34 PM | Link to this
there are a lot of fantastic artists in this town, and even more terrible ones. It’s nice to see some loyalty, but worse to see the put downs. Congrats to Monkey Bones if they win, and sorry to the s**t talkers on any side. Sorry that you have to wake up and be you tomorrow.
By Matt Jennings
March 15, 2009 2:22 PM | Link to this
I gotta say I was devastated when Dave Ski left the Dayton area (I even followed him to Columbus) Then BOOM! Gone again. It took me almost five years to find an artist that I could trust to do excelent work and work with me not against me. Mike G. at Monkey Bones is the answer. I get compliments on his work on a daily basis, everywhere I go. Monkey Bones HANDS DOWN!!!!! The rest of you dumb f@%*’s need to take a lesson!
By Oknohedidnt
March 15, 2009 2:10 PM | Link to this
ima in ur shop
kidnappin ur employeez
By Haterade
March 15, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this
Every shop on this poll steals artists from Blue Byrd, the place where great artists are made. Forget about Dayton. Blue Byrd Tattoo Studios are the best shops in southwest Ohio!
By k to the t
March 15, 2009 12:42 PM | Link to this
krazy katz is the most absolutely spectacular place to go!
By DoubleD'S
March 15, 2009 12:34 PM | Link to this
Truth and Triumph Tattoo duhhh!!! love them, all are super sweet and they are all fuc*in hotties!!!!
By don't you wish you knew
March 15, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this
Monkey Bones…Andy Blair. You can get a good tattoo at Truth and Triumph, you can also get told what they won’t put on you and that they don’t use colors….that was my experience. They treated me like an idiot and they were rude. I think the experience is also about how you are treated and the artists at Monkey Bones will listen and do what you want and not what “they” think is good enough to put on you…. A tattoo is a very PERSONAL thing.
By chelle
March 15, 2009 11:29 AM | Link to this
Truth and Triumph is the best! Josh Williams is awesome!!! He can do anything and everything!!! The place is clean and the guys are great!! If you really want a great job by the best, go see Josh!!!
By Eddie
March 15, 2009 11:27 AM | Link to this
Monkey Bones by far. Thanks for a job well done Travis hope to see you again soon.
By Jenn G
March 15, 2009 10:20 AM | Link to this
Mike G is great at what he does. let’s not mix what he does for a living with his personal life, that is completely inappropriate. Go Monkey Bones!
By Cookie
March 15, 2009 7:04 AM | Link to this
Krazy Katz by far is the best in the area! Spyder is a beast!
By inkslung
March 15, 2009 1:11 AM | Link to this
best tatty zappers around is them boys on miami ink. everybody kno dat.
By beavis
March 15, 2009 12:03 AM | Link to this
i like to get my ink from julio down in county lockup. or that mystie dawn at blue byrd. she has HUGE boobies!
By srsbzns
March 14, 2009 11:36 PM | Link to this
take a look at the name of the poll spirit. l2read.
By mocat-biboca
March 14, 2009 11:33 PM | Link to this
tattoos are so 2k8. step up and get branded like a man.
By Spirit
March 14, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this
Not all are listed here how do you add other tattoo shops lets make it fair. Its not the shop that is good its the artist.
By Terry
March 14, 2009 11:08 PM | Link to this
Keep them off your face and hands play the game. Good tattoos arent cheap cheap
By Emily
March 14, 2009 8:34 PM | Link to this
I have 4 tattoos all done at Monkey Bones (Mike G., Travis, and Jim). I would never go anywhere else for ink and never go elsewhere for piercings (Rozz rocks!). They’re awesome, professional, extremely talented and creative guys. It would be a travesty if they didn’t get the most votes!
By sexy g'ma
March 14, 2009 6:32 PM | Link to this
i been getting tattoos in my brothers kitchen for years, until i got i REAL tattoo at blue byrd. i tell ya. those guys are a******s. TALENTED talented a******s.
By Jackie S
March 14, 2009 5:29 PM | Link to this
I have a piece of body art Mike G. from Monkey Bones although I got mine back in like 1998 when he was an apprentice at Glen Scott,My sis has new and old Mike G tatts,and dont get me wrong I love my Tattoo from Him But nuthin and No ones Ive ever seen(and I aint new to the Body Art game)Compares To My Chris Fullam(from Tattoo Tech) Body Art, I Love it ,I cant find not one flaw,It looks almost 3D like its going to pop off my skin.He is a Master Artist !!!Worth Every Penny!
By Andy Blair @ Monkey Bones
March 14, 2009 5:21 PM | Link to this
man i hate it when jim plays icp…. really… hate it. but hes a great guy to work with if you can get past that. :)
By ButtCheekCrazy
March 14, 2009 5:20 PM | Link to this
i believe the previous comment says everything that needs to be said. come to Truth and Triumph for quality tattoos in a Milenko free zone.
By Mystiedawn
March 14, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this
I like monkey bones because Jim always plays all of my favorite ICP juggalo s**t.
By The One You Wish You Could Be Like
March 14, 2009 4:24 PM | Link to this
To all those who are standing in line for Mike G. @ Monkey Bones…you’re right he is the best. HOWEVER!!! the man IS STILL MARRIED. You want to have his kid?? How about letting him take care of the one he already has! I’m not sure who I feel sorry for the most you tramps who can’t get a single man and have to screw up a family , him for having deal with tattoo groupies, or his family knowing that it’s people like you that helped ruin it for them. I didn’t know homewrecking the new “it” hobby.
By John Doe
March 14, 2009 3:41 PM | Link to this
You have forgot about Taylors Tattoos in Miamisburg.One of the longest standing shops in the Dayton area..Great staff and original work.Check them out..
By c
March 14, 2009 3:22 PM | Link to this
glenn scott is the worst place to get tattooed in dayton. they are a bunch of turds that work there and there artists suck. truth and triumph is in a whole different league then any of these other shops. east dayton tattoo…laugh my a*&@ off. what a joke
By Des
March 14, 2009 3:11 PM | Link to this
Glen Scotts is By Far the best out there no one can compete with them in Quality.
By ash
March 14, 2009 2:40 PM | Link to this
monkey bones is by far the ONLY place ill be going for my piercing/tattoo needs!
jim and rozz - amazing :)
By Diane
March 14, 2009 1:57 PM | Link to this
Even though my artist isn’t there anymore, I love Monkey Bones. The rest of the artists there are great and do phenomenal work. When I got to get my next tattoo I will go back there for it and have someone else do it. I tell everyone thinking of getting a tattoo to go to Monkey Bones.
By FIN
March 14, 2009 1:42 PM | Link to this
Ahe! That One Girl- that is so cute…but get in line! He is the best though, isn’t he? monkey bones monkey bones monkey bones!!!
By TattooFrEk
March 14, 2009 1:27 PM | Link to this
I must say I have 7 tattoos 5 were done by Travis Combs at Monkey Bones! Not only does he do amazing work, he is a great and funny guy. I have also been pierced by Rozz there. I tell all of my friends to go there and when people say my tattoos look awesome I give them a Travis business card! All of my friends go there!
By CrazyOwlGirl
March 14, 2009 1:03 PM | Link to this
Josh Wilson at Truth and Triumph is the best! I love that place!
By black 17
March 14, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this
i have been tattooed at 5 diffirent shops and truth and triumph is by far the best tattoo parlor i have inked in.
By save
March 14, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this
Ian White of TRUTH & TRIUMPH TATTOO-the BEST!!!
By Tasha
March 14, 2009 11:24 AM | Link to this
amanda leadman at smart bomb does great work! she has done a lot my ink and i love it!!!!! thanks amanda great work!
By whatchu want?
March 14, 2009 10:35 AM | Link to this
Travis at MONKEY BONES!
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By Preacher's wife
March 14, 2009 10:16 AM | Link to this
The only place I will ever go to get a tattoo is Monkey Bones. Mike G is a genius!
By Nurse Red
March 14, 2009 9:48 AM | Link to this
Bad Dog Tattoo …. Wikked is the BEST!!!
By SUPA DAVE
March 14, 2009 8:53 AM | Link to this
GLEN SCOTT IS THE BEST PLACE TO GO..CARL & EVAN & BRAD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
By Chris
March 14, 2009 8:36 AM | Link to this
Glen Scott by far. I’ve gone to Tat Tech and had to have Carl @ Glen Scott FIX what Tat Tech f’d up! I thought Carl was amazing and went back for a new tat from him. Wow! And Brad could pierce a flee and make it look good!
By Chris
March 14, 2009 8:35 AM | Link to this
Glen Scott by far. I’ve gone to Tat Tech and had to have Carl @ Glen Scott FIX what Tat Tech f’d up! I thought Carl was amazing and went back for a new tat from him. Wow! And Brad could pierce a flee and make it look good!
By DONK
March 14, 2009 2:21 AM | Link to this
Monky at Deja vu in Fairborn is the s**t!! He is one of the best up and coming artists around…i highly suggest you all go see him or his myspace page and the work speaks for itself..
By That one girl
March 14, 2009 1:57 AM | Link to this
Monkey Bones is the best tattoo place ever!! I wouldn’t let anyone else tattoo me!!! Plus Mike G. is only the hottest tattoo person around! I’m going to have his baby some day! He just don’t know it yet! ;-)
By Ima Frost My Tips
March 14, 2009 1:09 AM | Link to this
Truth and Triumph has the best artists in town. The style is original and the work is always one of a kind. My votes for Truth and Triumph.
By joe
March 13, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this
Blue Byrd is the place to go!
By Trace
March 13, 2009 10:24 PM | Link to this
Out of all my tatttoos I liked Truth & Triumph the best!!!
By freakzilla
March 13, 2009 10:17 PM | Link to this
The original is still the best. Glenn Scott
By Nikki
March 13, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this
Ian White at Truth and Triumph does amazing work..Check him out on Myspace!
By Genny
March 13, 2009 8:22 PM | Link to this
Monkey Bones is amazing. Ive gotten some great ink done by Mike and I have seen a ton of the other stuff he has done. Its always a fun place to hang around as well as knowing that everything is done right and clean. Keep up the good work boys! <3
By sharilyn
March 13, 2009 7:42 PM | Link to this
Josh Williams at Truth and Triumph is the greatest. Stop by and see their work.
By Andy Blair @ Monkey Bones
March 13, 2009 6:59 PM | Link to this
kevin at blue byrd is a super cool dude and a solid tattooer and i want him in me!
<3
By JAMES
March 13, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this
Monkey Bones is obviously the most professional, i mean who else would come on a voting pole to talk trash. right?
By The Printer
March 13, 2009 6:10 PM | Link to this
Truth & Triumph has kick a*s shirts.
By FIN
March 13, 2009 6:09 PM | Link to this
I have had all of my tattoos done at MONKEY BONES with the exception of one really great piece by Monky at DejaVu…the whole crew at Monkey Bones is amazing….Mike, Travis, Andy, Jim, Roz….Without a doubt they are the best tattoo shop in Dayton.
By DOC-1950
March 13, 2009 6:08 PM | Link to this
Glenn Scott- “Nuff said.
By ME
March 13, 2009 6:02 PM | Link to this
PAID ME!!!!!
By me
March 13, 2009 6:00 PM | Link to this
I vote for Chad Wells but since hes not on here i vote for the hotties at Truth and Triumph, to be fair i never have had work done by the others and most i wouldnt let touch me even if THEY
By Shawn Titus
March 13, 2009 5:50 PM | Link to this
there are alot of great shops that have been left out.. starting to sound like a “Good ole Boy club” pick your artist there are plenty of them, since my shop isn’t one on the list, I’m voting for Truth an triumph, Brian and Josh do my pieces…
By Tim
March 13, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this
Dude, Truth & Triumph is the bomb! Ian’s the man! The other guy named tim on this list of comments doesn’t even know what he’s talking about.
By terri
March 13, 2009 4:57 PM | Link to this
i usually go to someone who isn’t at one of these shops, i go to chad wells. i really love the work i’ve seen come out of smart bomb, i seen work from ian and amanda. i also think that even though dave at blue byrd has a big head he’s done great by me, and i dont know alot about them but the work i’ve seen out of new breed and monkey bones is good too. alot of shops in dayton have amazing artist and are very friendly.
By Krystal P.
March 13, 2009 4:22 PM | Link to this
Munky & Josh @ De Ja Vu, Are the shyt!! And does some pretty Amazing* work!!
By SilverTongueDevil
March 13, 2009 3:29 PM | Link to this
To the one who said this isn’t all Dayton has to offer. These are the ones worth a damn. HOWEVER, Mike G. at MONKEY BONES is the only one who will ever do my work. I refer everyone who asks to him and I pass out as many of his business cards as I do my own. Everyone else is sub par to MONKEY BONES.
By tiffany
March 13, 2009 3:25 PM | Link to this
Kevin at Blue Byrd is basically a genius. Its not possible to say anything bad about him. He’s amazing.
By tim
March 13, 2009 3:01 PM | Link to this
truth and triumph is posting myspace bulletins to get votes from all there D**k riding scenesters monkey bones is the most professional and does the best work in Dayton overall
By LEE BASSETT
March 13, 2009 2:52 PM | Link to this
MONKEY BONES PRETTY MUCH KICKS ALL THESE OTHER DARRELS ASSES CUZ YA KNOW THEY ACTUALLY HAVE TALENT EMPLOYED THERE.
By Lenka
March 13, 2009 2:23 PM | Link to this
Blue Byrd for Melody :)
By Melody
March 13, 2009 1:24 PM | Link to this
Vote for BLUE BYRD!!! Dave Klaiber and the rest of his staff so kick a*s!!!!
By Blondie
March 13, 2009 1:18 PM | Link to this
I love Monkey Bones!!!! Mike G. is the best I would never go to anyone else! Mike rocks my socks and Rozz is the best piercer ever!!
By Me
March 13, 2009 1:03 PM | Link to this
How do we write in another shop? That’s not all Dayton has to offer!!
By Pharm2
March 12, 2009 10:35 PM | Link to this
Very nice site!
By John648
March 11, 2009 2:28 PM | Link to this
Very nice site!
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March 11, 2009 3:49 AM | Link to this
Valhalla concedes!heaving:panties Mumford baleful possible?
By John M. Stafford
March 10, 2009 5:43 PM | Link to this
2009-02-25 19:51:07 ET
This voting “best of Dayton” contest is a Joke and a fraud. My company , Stafford Jewelers, was part of last weeks “best Jeweler” contest. Much to our surprise and disapointment, one of the Jewelers dumped in 1700 votes on Sunday night (the last night of the contest over a 2 hour period) to take the Best of Dayton title away from us. When I contacted Ms. Fong at the Dayton Daily I was advised that they would look in to it. Well they did and here is her responce: Hi Mr. Stafford, I just tried to call you and was unable to get a voicemail recording, so I wanted to get back with you in some form. We�ve had our tech team look into the Best of Dayton voting, and we did notice something suspect happening at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday. However, we cannot conclude with certainty that this was a case of automated voting, which violates our rules, of course. The votes were coming from multiple sources). But still the volume of activity at that time was definitely not normal. I have consulted with Mike Goheen, the online director for Cox Ohio Publishing, and we believe the best way to move forward is to nullify this vote and have another vote in this same category later this year. We will be eliminating the category Best View and placing Best Jewelry Store up for vote again Sept. 8-14 (that is Labor Day week, so voting will run from Tuesday through the following Monday). Thank you for raising concerns. I would be happy to discuss this with you in more detail if you�d like. I will be bouncing in and out of some meetings this afternoon, but if I miss your call I will get back with you as soon as I can. Michelle Fong Editor, ActiveDayton.com Cox Ohio Publishing Media Center 1611 S. Main St. Dayton, OH 45409 Office: (937) 225-2271 e-mail: mfong@coxohio.com www.ActiveDayton.com All of our “get out the vote” was wasted effort. Ms. Fong decision not to follow the rules or the spirit of the contest only shows that if your a Dayton Daily advertising client and you get caught cheating, you will get a “free pass” /do over in the contest. My company will not ever be a part of this contest again and would urge everyone to rethink this “best of Dayton” contest. John M. Stafford Founder Stafford Jewelers