Tattoo Charlie's

Tattoo Artist

Since Tattoo Charlie’s opened its doors in 1938 it has continuously provided quality professional tattooing services by Charlie Geizer (an icon in the tattoo industry). Charlie got his start in the tattoo industry in 1915 when as a youth he worked in traveling carnivals and circuses. In his own words “just natural” was the way Charlie learned to tattoo as he followed the old saw dust circuit. According to a News- American Article, Charlie tattooed as many as 100 sailors a day. In 1953 the Baltimore City health department passed new sanitation and licensing regulations. Due to the new regulations every tattoo shop in Baltimore except Tattoo Charlie’s disappeared, leaving Charlie’s to be the only shop for a number of years. Charlie was proud to have risen to the challenge while others moved on or gave up the trade. Read more

3 recommendations

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    Kimmy C.

    Shared on yelp.com

    I got my septum and nipple pierced at Tattoo Charlie's today and was super impressed with the whole experience. The front desk guy was super nice and friendly as was my piercer. My piercer made me feel comfortable with the whole process, was patient with answering my questions, and kept me laughing with his jokes. ... Just be aware that the BOGO deal is not compatible with the groupon they currently have available so you'll have to pick one or the other. I highly recommend them, great experience!

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    Suzie Be

    Shared on facebook.com

    I went 3 weeks ago for a piercing that I have been wanting for years! I was nervous because I didn't know what it was going to feel like lol. Rampage talked me though the process and even told me all the possible things that could happen. Like my body rejecting the dermal (got my chest done) or the skin growing over. ... 3 weeks later I'm still communicating with her about my piercing. She cares! If you want something pierced talk to rampage, she will keep it real but she will also make you laugh! Thanks girl you rock! ����

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    Kaitlin Smith

    Shared on goo.gl

    Only shop that was open late at night, Dewon was awesome! Made me and my friend feel super comfortable. He even walked us back to my car when we left (1 AM). Good prices and even better art. Will definitely be back soon

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