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Well, I had thought long and hard about what tattoos would be my first...after all, I don't say anything that I don't mean, and tattoos should represent something about you; it should speak to your qualities in microcosm...\r
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...and admittedly, as much time as I spent thinking about what it was I wanted, I spent that much time, or more, thinking about where to go. And lets face it, if you're reading this, you live in the metro CBus area or your near enough to be considering Sweet Baby Octane; and you've heard of the other joints out there [and I don't say anything to slight those other places, I'm sure there are quality artists out there that do great work and have nice shops]. But, for that matter, I'll only spend my time and my money in ONE tattoo studio in Columbus: Sweet Baby Octane.\r
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From the moment you walk up the stairs and through the doorway, this place speaks to you with an amazing vibe. It's a little bit metal, a little bit voodoo and a whole lot D. Willy [the owner and one of the two tattoo artists]. There is plenty to feast your eyes upon in this small shop [although it's every bit as big as it needs to be]. As you're waiting for either D. or Reverend Dice to be ready for your time slot, you can read a mag, look at some of the great artwork, or just chill listening to some great music.\r
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When it's time to get to work, D. and Rev. are all about it. \r
They listen to everything you have to say, and definitely call upon their talents and their years of experience in making sure that the skin art they are about to create for you will be exactly what you want. For example, these first tattoos of mine were a pair of Kanji on my triceps. D. and Rev. both consulted with each other to make certain that the placement, the alignment, the size was right and proportionate in an effort to get it right. How is that for taking your art and craft seriously?\r
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And above that, D. and Rev. are great and interesting guys. Let's face it, you can go anywhere and get some ink slapped on your skin, but it takes someplace special to get quality skin art, a great atmosphere, great conversation and, above all else, have it done by great people. And to that extent, that's what I was waiting for...a place where I knew I could go and be treated right and have a great experience. And if that sounds like what you're looking for, you shouldn't think about going anywhere else.\r
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Truth be told, I had narrowed my field of tattoo studios down to three, prior to going to SBO. And without naming names, I emailed all three places. Only one returned my email, and in so doing made an impression on me with their sincerity and professionalism, and that was Sweet Baby Octane.\r
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I'm writing this for two reasons; first, I know there are those out there who were just like me looking for a great studio, and I hope this review helps. Second, I wish Sweet Baby Octane all the best for the quality work and kindness they extended to me. In writing this review I have but one reservation: I don't want their business to grow so large that I have a hard time getting back in...they are THAT good!\r
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Thanks for the Kanji, Rev.! I hope to see you guys VERY soon.
Pros: Professionalism, vibe, price
Cons: **None!**
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