Fat Cat Tattoo Parlour

Fat Cat Tattoo Parlour located in Carmichael, California, is a long-standing studio known for its diverse tattoo and piercing services. Clients often highlight the artists’ skill and the welcoming environment.

Practical Info

Reviews mention both walk-in availability and the option to make appointments, though visitors describe occasional busy periods or wait times. Artists are noted for accommodating clients when possible, even squeezing in extra work or offering discounts.

The Studio Experience

Many clients describe the atmosphere at Fat Cat Tattoo Parlour as friendly, cool, and inviting. The staff is often mentioned as polite, respectful, and talkative. The studio is consistently noted for its cleanliness and professional approach, with one client specifically mentioning “OCD sanitary” practices, contributing to clients feeling safe and at ease, including first-timers.

The Artists and Their Work

Fat Cat Tattoo Parlour features a team of talented artists, including Nick, Aaron Romo, Elias, Frankie, and Marcos, who are frequently praised for their exceptional work. Artists like Nick are described as amazing, taking their time, offering honest opinions, and creating custom designs that exceed expectations, even for memorial pieces. Aaron Romo is recognized as a master particularly skilled in shading, line work, and delicate designs. Clients appreciate the artists’ light touch and ability to clean up designs, turning simple ideas into something great. Aftercare information is consistently provided.

Piercing & Other Services

In addition to tattoos, the parlour offers various piercing services. Piercers like Johnnie (also referred to as Jon and John), Nick, Circus, and Zero are often praised for their professionalism, patience, and clear communication. Clients describe piercers taking their time, explaining each step, and providing thorough aftercare instructions, noting the process as “Super clean and professional.”

What Customers Say

Many clients praise the studio’s artists and overall experience. One visitor highlighted that “Aaron Romo has an amazingly light hand. His line work is fantastic and his shading is beautiful.” Nick, an artist at the studio, is often described by clients as “awesome! He took his time and gave his honest personal opinion. Did a great job on my tattoo.” Visitors also consistently commend the overall environment, with one client stating that “The staff is always polite and respectful. They are very clean and professional with their tattoo work.”