Seventh Son Tattoo

I worked with Andrew Mann to help me ‘repair/​redo’ a section of my partial sleeve tattoo that had not been done well by another artist/​studio. After using laser treatments to remove the section of the original tattoo, I was really nervous about finding someone that could match the original styling of the piece and blend it in well with the rest of the sleeve. Andrew was phenomenal in developing a sound plan and design to not only correct the original work, but enhance the entire sleeve. From my first meeting with him, I gained complete trust and confidence in his abilities to provide me with a finished product that I could be proud of. I also booked him for an original work to celebrate my anniversary with my husband. It is my by far my favorite piece.
Seventh Son as a facility is above and beyond all expectations for a tattoo business. Super clean, professional, and well styled, it is a location that puts you at ease and feeling comfortable. It is far more a relaxing and chill vibe, than a heavy metal grunge garage. Definitely where I want my work done.

Had such a pleasant experience here! Huge shout out to David Robinson for being so patient and accommodating through the entire process, from setting up the appointment to getting in touch periodically beforehand and of course the hard 3+ hours at work! Definitely money and time well spent, couldn’t be happier!

Andrew Mann was great. He gave me super candid advice on what I should do and what would and wouldn’t look good (don’t argue with these dudes, they know what they’re doing) and worked with me on something awesome that I’m excited to have for the rest of my life. It was a pretty large piece and took about 17 hours but the result was fantastic. He was upfront about how long it would take and the cost. The shop is spotlessly clean. No complaints. If I get another big piece, Andrew is my dude.
Parking is kind of tough in the area since it’s mostly meters which might not let you stay as long as you need to so see if you can get a friend to drop you off or pick you up. Also bring cash. There’s a laundromat down the street (Brainwash) with an ATM but save some fees and plan ahead.

This place is perfect, great environment professional staff. You need to make an appointment but believe me it’s worth the wait. I have had work performed here a few times and I always feel welcome. I highly recommend this place if you want quality pieces, don’t just take my word for it pass by and take a look for yourself you won’t regret it.

This shop is excellent. Nothing less than 5 stars. They were very helpful and accommodating in scheduling my appointment and were very welcoming when I came in. A lot of shops can be intimidating, but the atmosphere at Seventh Son is very comfortable and you can tell immediately the artists are energetic and passionate about both their work and their colleagues’ work.
My appointment was with a visiting artist (Mike Maciejewski from Logan Square Tattoo in Chicago) who comes in on a fairly routine basis (every few months he said). I was very pleased with his design and how accommodating he was (tweaked a few things on the design when I got there, very helpful and supportive of any iterations I asked for and allowed a friend to sit with us while he worked). He was great to interact with while he worked too. I talked with my friend a lot but he was comfortable working and chatting at the same time. Really good guy.
I’ll definitely be coming back if I have any more work done in SF, and will keep a look out for when Mike’s visiting. If you’re looking for a great shop in the Bay Area, I absolutely recommend Seventh Son. Very impressive work, very clean and professional shop and very comfortable and welcoming personnel. I truly appreciate the great service.

Amazing artists! Cecelia does some beautiful work, and I am so glad that I came to her for my sleeve. You can check out some of their work online, but I do recommend visiting their location to browse their extensive portfolio collection.
Schedule appointments well in advance, as they are usually booked up.

I am not sure what experience Alexia had with Andrew, but I have found my experience has been the exact opposite.
I just moved to the Bay and was looking for a new artist, Seventh Son was just down the street so I figured I would drop in to check it out. From the beginning Andrew was great to work with. We discussed my design and I gave him a deposit to begin drawing up my sleeve (industry standard). As busy as the shop is, he was able to squeeze me into his schedule. I had to short notice change my appointment, but he worked with me on getting me in the next day.
His work speaks for itself so I won’t even bother speaking on it other than he, and the rest of the shop, are extremely talented. I plan on going to Andrew any time I need some work done. The whole experience has been great. I can happily say I found my new tattoo shop. If you are looking to get a tattoo, I can’t recommend these guys enough.

This is THE place to go for tattoo removal laser treatments in this city, period! I will recommend it to my own clients and friends. Seventh Son is known for its amazing and professional tattoo work and it goes without saying it is a highly recommended tattoo studio, but this is definitely the best place to get tattoo removal or tattoos lightened for cover ups! I have had 3 laser removal sessions done in different places, and this was by far the most effective experience and best environment and service. Thanks for such great compassionate care Dr. Lee and laser team!

I had not gotten a tattoo in many years and wanted to find someone that was used to working with dark African American skin. Joey Armstrong was recommended. He was great. He gave me exactly what I described to remember my best friend, Rocco. It looks great, healed quickly and the process was super easy.

Great establishment. Friendly, clean and professionals. Jeff was my artist and he was the best. He listened to my ideas and I love the outcome. Jeff made me feel relaxed and was easy to connect with. I highly recommend this place!

DO NOT WORK WITH ANDREW! He is EXTREMELY INEXPERIENCED, and ONLY WANTS YOUR MONEY.
I went to the shop looking to get my third tattoo done. When I show him the design in mind, I want to know how small he can make it, while keeping all the details. He refuse to give any information by saying that he can only know after he start working on it, which only happens after I pay the deposit. Seriously?! ?! I have been emailing other artists, all of them were able to tell me about the minimum size by just looking at the design, and there is this mutual intention to make things work. but with Andrew, THE ONLY THING HE CARES IS YOUR MONEY, NOTHING ELSE! I chose the shop hoping to get an experience as nice as it seems to be on Unilocal,too bad because of Andrew, there is this huge minus for the shop.

Very beautiful shop, one of the nicest I’ve been to. Got a tattoo from David Robinson and he’s probably one of the coolest guys I’ve met! Very cooperative and friendly. Make sure you’re speaking up about what you WANT and DON’T WANT (don’t be scared!), everyone would be happy to change it to something you’re looking for, as long as it’s their style and not copying somebody else’s work (you should know this if you’re looking at getting a tattoo) Definitely would come back again!

I definitely give 5 stars to David Robinson! I found Dave on Instagram, when I saw his quality badass work I knew i needed him to do my next tattoo. He gave me a super sick girl head that I get endless compliments on! After that I couldn’t stop there so he has continued up my arm with beautiful flowers. Dave is super professional, and makes sure he gives you the best tattoo he is capable of. Highly recommend him!

I don’t plan on going back to the shop and the experience taught me quite a few things. Beyond that… Not much to say except that communicating clearly and altering the outline before it’s even on you rather than after is best. To make it clear that any professional decisions made by the artist should be fully disclosed before the ink is on your skin so that a compromise can be made with mutual satisfaction.

I followed Cecelia here from the first time she did half of my back when she was at another shop back in 2009. I LOVE her art and her as a person. I came to this shop knowing she worked here and asked if she would do another big piece on my arm. I gave her my idea and she made it even better with her creativity. She is great company while she tattoos you. I get so many compliments on my tattoos by her that I won’t go anywhere else from now on. She is not just a tattoo artist, but an artist. Just do yourself a favor and get tattooed by her. It might be a wait, but it’s worth it. You won’t be disappointed.
The shop is bright and inviting. I love being tattooed there. It’s a comfortable environment. Very clean and professional in everything they do. Plus parking isn’t too bad and it’s easy to get to.

My first big piece and my process from beginning til end was smooth. After looking at all artists profiles, I chose to contact Joey for an appointment. I love him! Too bad he’s moving to Washington :(but he’s still out here in the Bay every other 2 weeks until he gets everything settled. I suggest to catch him while you can! He was very patient and laid back with me. Mine took about 3 appointments and at all 3 appointments I was hella comfortable and actually enjoyed hanging out there. I had my main idea on what I wanted but simply just trusted Joey on the rest when it came to details and such. And I have no regrets because I love my piece! I was even getting compliments on it between sessions when it wasn’t even finished yet.
Anyway, idk what those few bad reviews were about cause everyone here is super nice and laid back. *just a tip, when knowing your appt is going to be a few hours long, try parking at the lot right next to it. It’s only 10 bucks all day. Instead of having to move your car out on the street every 2 hours.

My very first Unilocal review and it is for Dave Robinson. I came to him to see if he could help fix a tattoo I got done back in April this year. The original artist has messed up my dreamcatcher. It did NOT look like a dream catcher at all. I went in for a consultation with Dave. He was very professional and explained to me what he could do. He did not disappoint and even exceeded my expectations! Can’t even tell that it was redone. He did it all freehand from the vision he had in his mind and I was blown away by his precision and the beautiful fine lines he used to create the feathers on my dreamcatcher. I’ve gotten a ton of compliments and have recommended Dave to every single person. Proud to show off this tat. Thanks Dave!

I can’t say enough great things about Seventh Son and Cecelia– professional, clean, talented artist, friendly warm atmosphere! I highly recommend checking this place out if you are interested in getting a tattoo.
Two of my friends already booked appointments since they’ve seen mine– awesome work Cecelia and thank you!!!

Soooo I got my very first piece done by Dave R. Needles to say I was and am real stoked on it.
I had been thinking about this Icelandic symbol tattoo for a few years, and had had Seventh Son in mind to get the job done. I really loved Dave’s other work and it was a real dream to get him to do some art for me. The trick was that I wanted the tattoo very last minute right before I was suppose to move to WA. Dave found a cancellation, the stars aligned, and I got my tattoo.
Dave was real easy to work with, and did a great job. Given my tattoo was small and simple, but he treated my idea with as much respect as I imagine he treats his bigger more impressive work, and really helped make this tattoo great for me.
Id love to get more art done here, and next time I get to spend some time in SF maybe I will.

I love this place! 2 tattoos done here in this shop. Joey Armstrong is definitely a caring person. You can easily tell he is a family man so he’s going to care for you while making you feel super comfortable. My first tattoo I gave him two details, black and gray, a dragon and an ox. The ox had to be the centerpiece of this half sleeve. He knocked it out of the park! Amazing job!
My second tattoo a full sleeve, a dog, pig, and another dragon. Again, knocked this one out of the park. He knew exactly what he was doing and knew exactly how to impress me. Job very well done! I’ve already got my back piece figured out, but need to save money.
Now if you don’t like paying the high prices, then move on. You’re paying for quality and take it from me, you get amazing quality at seventh son! Joey is super flexible too when it comes to his art! I can’t wait to get my next one with him!