Davido.INK Tattoo Boutique

Davido.INK Tattoo Boutique is a private studio in the Imibala Centre on Bright Street in Somerset West, run by artist David Staude. Every review in this set is about David himself, and the picture is of an unhurried, one-on-one experience with detailed, carefully considered work.

What reviewers liked

• Tian valued the privacy, saying David closes the shop while working so the client gets his full focus. He also liked that David looked for ways to improve the design during the session.
• Ali praised David's fine-line work for its precision and delicacy, and said he took real time at the consultation to understand her vision.
• David Weber brought a simple design with a deep back story rooted in physics, and felt David quickly grasped its meaning and made useful suggestions.
• Comfort gets several mentions. Michelle describes music and an eye mask for relaxation, and Jakkie was surprised at how little discomfort he felt, even taking a short nap in the chair.
• Jakkie also noted that David stayed calm, precise and professional through the whole session.

Good to know before you book

Expect a proper consultation. Michelle and Ali both describe talking through design and placement in detail before any tattooing began, so arrive with your ideas and any story behind them. Because David works privately with one client at a time, as Tian explains, expect a dedicated appointment rather than a busy shop floor. Ali also noted that David was thorough with aftercare instructions and checked in afterwards to make sure the tattoo was healing well. No reviewer here raised a complaint.