For the tattooing community, there is no better date than the rare and mystical thirteenth of Friday.
While it may be considered an unlucky number, you can certainly become fortunate at these friendly and extremely talented tattoo shops around San Francisco with their exclusive deals only on this spellbinding date.
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610 Bush St / (415) 834-5127 / Website
Moth and Dagger is a trusted landmark in the Union Square District, and for the special day they are offering a generous price of $100 cash only for all their arms and legs designs only, which ranges from exclusive elegant Chinese New Year artwork to their beloved macabre flash aesthetics.
Doors will open at 11 a.m., with a first-come, first-serve style of service. Attendees are also set to receive delightful stickers and pins!
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1309 20th Ave / (415) 753-9648 / Website
Sunset District's Eye of the Tiger Tattoo was established in 2013 by San Francisco native Salem. With a diverse staff of artists and a professional, yet upbeat atmosphere, for their Friday the 13th deal you can expect the most fun flash designs this year all for only $100, just no necks, hands, or ribs. There will be limited spots right at 12pm to 8pm, so make sure to plan ahead!
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3991 17th St / (415) 701-1970 / Website
Castro Tattoo has been widely hailed in several publications such as Vice, due to their clean linework, exceptional talents, and friendly service. For this inked holiday, expect them to deliver excellent blackwork designs, just be sure to book in advance.
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1408 Haight St / (415) 864-6667 / Website
Opened in 1998, this is the oldest tattoo shop in the heart of historic Haight, and they are dedicated to providing an inclusive and expansive array of styles from Japanese, to celtic, tribal, and more. They also hope to continue creating history this year with their $100-120 preset designs, with exclusive apprentice masterpieces at $50.
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1755 Market St / Website
Gold Leaf Ink on Market will host several premiere guest artists to assist in tattooing arms, legs, and shoulders with their many cute and whimsical floral, nature, and animal $150-200 flash designs. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with also a limited first-come, first-serve approach.
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3136 24th St / (415) 642-1777 / Website
Frisco Tattoo has been serving their Mission neighborhood since 1995, and this year they will be providing their discounted flash tattoos at their new location at 3134 24th Street, still in the Mission. Walk-ins will begin at noon and it's exclusively first-come, first-served!
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381 Guerrero St / Website
Black and Blue has some spicy designs ready for their Friday the 13th flash day! Tattoos are $130 from 12-7pm, and walk-ins are first come, first serve — so be sure to get there early. Check out their flash sheets on Instagram.
All of these shops have the most professional and passionate tattoo artists, guaranteeing your Friday the 13th will be anything but misfortune!
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