Classic 13 Tattoo

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	421 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
Phone:	+1 205-224-5666
Site:	tattoosbirminghamal.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–11PM 12–11PM 12–7PM

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Reviews 8

Kati Burns

A few months ago, I made a decision I had thought about for a long time - almost 30 years, to be exact. I decided to get a tattoo. I have a larger, more meaningful concept in mind but just to try out my tolerance for pain (and to find the right artist), I decided to start with something small. I decided on a wrist tattoo that also had meaning. I decided on an infinity symbol with the word "Free" designed into it and three flying black birds. Well, I should have spent just as much time finding the right tattoo artist as I did finding the right tattoo. The artist rushed the work (even though it only took him 20 minutes). I hated the uneven lines, and the birds looked like blobs or, as my sweet, sweet sister called them "Finding Nemos." I knew within 3 hours of getting the tattoo that I was either going to have it removed or get it fixed. I spent the next several days trying to find an artist who could fix my problem, but everyone told me the space was too small, the birds could not be fixed. I almost gave up until I stumbled across Brittany at Classic 13. This girl is a true artist. Not only did she fix my Finding Nemo birds by covering them over with one large bird, but she deftly fixed all the crappy line work and added some of the most detailed birds flying up my arm (by my request) that Ive ever seen. She was kind, considerate, compassionate to my issue and nothing but professional. She spent an hour just drawing the birds on paper, cutting them out and then placing them perfectly on my arm. She was almost an hour late to her next appointment but this did not cause her to rush my work a single time. If youre looking for a true artist in Birmingham, with true skill and the heart to match, try Classic 13 downtown and ask for a super awesome, talented girl named Brittany. Customer service is excellent at this studio! Another tattoo artist told me during all of this that it is "not as hard to find a good tattoo artist as it is to find a good tattoo artist who actually cares." I finally understand what he meant because I now have a design that Im proud of from an artist who actually takes pride in her work and cares about the happiness it brings her customers. Thanks, Brittany and Classic 13!

Brittney Hunt

I contacted the shop several times over a two week period to get an appointment set for myself and my mother to get matching ink and then myself a special tattoo for my 30th Birthday. Every time I spoke with someone from the shop either by phone or email they seemed like they wanted to help, but left so many loose ends that even with two weeks notice, pictures of our designs via email and three phone calls in the last week, here I sit on my 30th Birthday, with no appointment to get my tattoos done! No one I spoke to today seemed to know anything about my desire to come in or any previous contact that was made despite being told via email the artists working today would be approached about my appointment and a time on their books would be arraigned. I am just very disappointed as I did not take this lightly. I did my research and chose this place for their artists porfolios and high recommendation. It was handled incorrectly from a customer service stand point will be starting over in my search for not only an opritunity to get the tattoo I want, but a different shop that will respect my time as much as I try to respect theirs.

Phil Fleming

I got tattooed by Marcos. This tattoo has changed my life, no flipping kidding. He took a picture that I loved and brought it to life on my skin exactly how I imagined it would be. These artists are well rounded and nothing short of superhuman. The shop is clean and inviting. Walking in, I felt secure. Getting work done, I felt safe. The price was reasonable, and walking out I felt a new confidence that I did not have walking in. My experience was unreal, yet professional. Great work guys! Birmingham is better with you here. I am going to tell all of my friends, if you need ANY Body modifications done, there is only one place to go in this state. Classic 13 is here to stay!

April Dudley

Paid $20 for a custom drawing deposit. Got a traced flash. Then a week after Brian was supposed to send the second drawing (that I never got) I get a message from the piercer (since Brian could never contact me himself) saying what was the quote given on the tat so Brian could draw it. So I guess he finally got around to doing my drawing and wanted to see how much $$ he was making to determine how much work he wud put in to it. Its cool if he wanted to pass on a $600 tattoo. I found an amazing artist in Pelham to make time for me and my tattoo. Never Ever Will Step Foot In This Place Again.

superrad

great place! Went as a walk in for a consultation and ended up getting the tats I wanted in an hour and a half! All of the guys there are friendly and personable and the pricing I was given for my tats was reasonable. the artist that did my tattoos was Jeff, and upon first encounter he seemed a little rough around the edges, but he was really nice and really sarcastic, which I can always appreciate. i felt a little intimidated about being picky, but no one harassed me on it and he seemed very understanding and didnt try to rush me. Will definitely be going for my next tat!!

Brian Fulford

The last 20 plus years I have been around the world and back again and have a lot of ink covering my body but I gotta say there is not a one shop from the west coast to the east coast that can hold a candle to these artists.........They make it and awesome experience and relationship instead of like most places I have been to seeing a dollar sign coming threw the door and see how quick they can get you got! So with that said if your not getting tattooed at classic 13 tattoo your cheating your self out of quality and great new relationships

Sara Littlefield

Wow! I went here after a failed attempt to get my first tattoo (the first place was horrible) and I couldnt be happier with my experience. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. I already had an idea of what I wanted and the artists I worked with were more than happy to help me get my design just right. Bryan did my tattoo and was super sweet to me--I was a little nervous since it was my first one--and did an incredible job. I have only great things to say about this establishment and would recommend it to anyone!

Carol Anna Cagle

They got me in the day I called to get work done & it wasnt that small of a piece so my experience started off great and only went uphill from there. Once I got to the shop, I was even more impressed by the aesthetic and vibe of the place. All the artists were super friendly especially the ones that worked on me. My piece is phenomenal, done by Marcos. & I love my daith piercing so much, done by Spike. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone who asks me where they should go get a tattoo or piercing.