Steadfast Tattoo

So disappointed. Went here due to high Unilocal reviews… First time there they were nice, artist was newer then another which made me nervous but continued. Needed a touch up much sooner then I would’ve anticipated, not even a touch up but just a fix for the disappointing look. All of a sudden the tattoo artist was flipping around everything she told me at the original appointment, which was ONLY 3 weeks ago! With the «I told you so» tone and choice of words she was using I was beyond displeased with what I though would have been a good experience and work ethic.

I recently had a tattoo done by Ashli And I have nothing but awesome things to say about how it turned out and also the experience. I was completely comfortable the entire time. I even popped in the day after with a quick question and she was really helpful. I’ve already recommended her to friends looking for someone and I will likely be going back to her again.

I’m technologically inept so I don’t know if the photo I uploaded will link to this review.
I was fine with anyone there doing my tattoo since I looked at their work online, but as it ended up, Toby did a really nice job.
Even though I was just getting a pretty basic tattoo (all black, no shading, and I was picky about the design so I drafted it up myself), I wanted to go somewhere with good feedback because my last tattoo four-​ish years ago was blurry looking like… right away. I’m glad I came here, will definitely come back for any future tattoos. The detailing is well done. And price wise, it wasn’t bad at all. He was on the «mild» side for talking, but that suites me fine!
The décor of the shop is also very nice — clean and it looks like the «after» shot of one of those shows that do makeovers for businesses.

I’ve had two fairly large pieces done with Erik. In both cases — they were custom jobs. Erik shared his vision and creativity for both and his talent and skill are obvious to anyone who sees what he’s done for me.
The shop is squeaky-​clean and everyone there is friendly and accommodating… even the folks stopping in to just say hello to the staff.
Erik — I still owe you a picture of the Coat of Arms piece on my forearm. (the results are fantastic).
I have faith in Erik and his shop. When making a decision that’s going to be with you for your entire life, go to Steadfast.

My first impression of the shop was how clean and non-​intimidating the space was. I was a bit nervous because this was my first tattoo and I’d never set foot in a tattoo shop before, however I was put at ease the moment I walked in.
I had called about 20 minutes beforehand to see if they would take me as a walk-​in the same evening to do a small tattoo (a copy of my dad’s signature on my wrist). The girl on the phone said she could probably fit me in if I didn’t mind waiting a few minutes while she finished up another piece. So I made my way over to the shop, and was greeted by one of the owners (I believe it was Erik), who asked what I was looking to do. I explained and he said it would be no problem and that Ashli would be able to help me out in about 30 minutes. Waiting was no problem thanks to the easy-​going atmosphere and abundance of artwork to admire on the walls.
As far as the design goes, I had brought in a copy of my dad’s signature to have tattooed on my wrist. Ashli suggested adding a heart or something similar, and we settled on a cancer ribbon (as my dad passed from cancer). She showed me three different designs, one of which was spot on and fit my personality perfectly. Her work was efficient yet meticulous, and I am incredibly happy with the finished result! I will definitely be going back to have Ashli design another tattoo for me — like she said, you get one and then you’re hooked!

I had recently moved to Rochester and wanted to treat myself to a new tattoo for my birthday and I was really nervous about trying a new artist after seeing the same one back home for 5 years. Toby was awesome. He gave me a better suggestion how to place the tattoo and it came out way more awesome than I imagined. He stayed late to finish the piece in one sitting and gave me a really fair price. I“ll definitely be going back for my next tattoo

Naturally after you get «let go» from your job, you go get a tattoo! I’ve personally known all three (Erik, Toby and Tommy) of these guys for years, but i finally spent time with them on a «professional» level. Toby really made my day by not just being really patient with me, but helping me come to a decision and tattooing a mighty fine tank on me. I highly recommend any of these guys. Their work speaks for itself, but they’re great dudes as well.

Erik and Tommy were great at Steadfast.
I got a big tattoo done with them, apprx five hours in the chair (with a fair amount of breaks). I had brought in an image drawn by my artist cousin, and Erik did an amazing job recreating it on my arm. Just the outline and black shading would have been a cool tattoo, but his work with color is unreal. There’s a blue in it I’ve never seen so bright in a tattoo. I’m so frickin’ happy with it.
Both of them have a great chair-​side manner. About ten fifteen minutes in, I started to feel light headed. Erik went and got me some orange juice and Tommy talked to me about how common that is and how it won’t happen twice in one sitting. He was right. Erik has a light touch and by the time he was doing the color shading I was watching my arm as he did the work on it. He was cool with answering all my questions as he went along.
Simple, clear instructions with good product recommendations on how to care for your tattoo. They don’t care if you call with questions. Cash only.

Steadfast rules. The guys are awesome. The atmosphere is great. While Toby has tattooed me three times, they all provide a great experience. From the honest opinions about placement and size to the friendly banter between them. This shop is dope and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place they can go to time and time again.

I went in to Steadfast Tattoo looking get to get a sugar skull tattooed on my ring finger. This is NOT an easy tattoo due to the small size and amount of detail.
The guys at the front desk recommended Erik for the job as he is known for his clean lines and attention to detail. I should also add that I am a gay male that does not have the usual «tattoo guy» look and everyone at Steadfast is super friendly and really nice!
Erik was excellent and the tattoo is AMAZING! I can’t believe the amount of detail he put in to my tattoo! This is my 6^th tattoo and Steadfast Tattoo is definitely the BEST in Rochester!

I’d been searching for years to find an artist willing to finish a side piece of mine, to no avail — until a friend recommended Steadfast. Right from the get-​go, as soon as I walked in to make my appointment, the entire staff was friendly and very helpful. The store is impeccably clean, which says a lot about a parlor — not just clean, but fresh. Very, very sterile.
I worked with Toby, who was very friendly and patient — the piece goes onto my ribcage, which is a fairly tender area, and every once in a while he’d stop his buzzing to ask, «How you holding up?» «Do you hate me yet?» always with a little laugh. Toby didn’t interrupt our session for personal matters, which has been my experience with most other artists — our time was our time.
I’m can’t stress enough how happy I am with the work he did either — the coloration he chose is bright, dramatic, bold and beautiful. He really brought my favorite tattoo back to life — I will definitely be back soon!

The première traditional tattoo parlor in Rochester. Everything about this place is awesome. The location, the staff, the work, the music they play while you get tattooed, even the décor. It’s cleanliness is impeccable also. Everything is very professional from the appointment scheduling to the picking process. Every artist is an expert in traditional tattooing. They do clean, crisp tattoos with clear outlines and If you get a Steadfast tattoo you’re going to get a piece of art.