401 Tattoo and Antiquities

Marie is magnificent! I was there about 3 weeks ago, and she has excellent customer service skills. She took her time to make sure everything was perfect before starting the tattoo. During the tattoo, she made me feel comfortable and important. She made sure to ask me if I needed a break. Marie was so spectacular that I came back on Thursday for more work. She was outstanding again! Supurb customer service and very patient and caring while doing the tattoo. Marie is an excellent artist that goes above and beyond to make sure her clients are in love with their new art. I'm definitely in love with my new art and I can't wait to come back for more incredible ink. Thank you, Marie for treating me so good and double thanks for the kick ass art!!!

Robert, Jimmy, and James are some of the best artists and people I have ever met! They are all not only wonderful artists, but really good guys. I wouldn’t trust anyone or anywhere else with something that will be with me forever. Their commitment to art and keeping it intact and well preserved are unparalleled!

After many years of debating with myself about getting a tattoo l finally picked the one to start with. Then I found this amazing studio and now I have my 1st one. Artist Sam Moore is so very talented plus he takes time to really make sure you have what you want. I am truly impressed & will be going back.

Great experience! Jimmy is very professional and has an obvious passion for tattooing. He was detail-oriented and gentle. Not to mention his artwork is phenomenal. Will definitely be back.

I’ve gotten several tattoos over the last 20 years but I can honestly say that Jimmy is one of the most talented artist I’ve ever delt with. The detail was amazing, and the colors were vibrant and rich. The studio was fantastic and filled with cool artwork and oddities. His pricing is more than fair especially when you consider the one-of-a-kind artwork jimmy does. Can’t say enough good things about the entire experience. Email him and get in the books, worth the wait!!!

Absolutely stunning work by James. Great place to go for your first, or hundredth tattoo. Will be back many, many times and refer everyone I know!

I made an appointment with James on Monday for a tattoo on Friday at 4 o’clock. On Tuesday he was supposed to send me a sketch and i did not receive it. I called, and he said he would send it to me by the end of the next day. I still did not receive it. On my way to the appointment On Friday I got a text message saying he had no time to sketch it and needed to reschedule my appointment. That’s completely Unacceptable for someone who’s waiting for a tattoo all week and was literally driving to the appointment. VERY unprofessional. I’ll be seeking my services elsewhere.

I was looking to get my first tattoo and looked at all of the sites in Raleigh (thinking that the best artists would be there) and reviewed their portfolios. I didn't find any work that impressed me. I decided to look in my back yard (I live in Fuquay-Varina) and found 401 Tattoo. I was REALLY impressed with Jimmy's portfolio and felt that this was the guy. I went in with a mock-up of what I wanted (full color on the upper right arm) and discussed it with him. Knowing nothing about tattoos, he showed me that my original idea was too small and that after time, all tattoos "spread" he enlarged the image but still kept it within my parameters (I'm a professional and didn't want the image peeking below my shirt sleeve). I setup the appointment. and after a five hours session (and some minor touch up a few weeks later), I was done. I'm VERY pleased with the quality of his work as he took my idea and really made it look a lot better. All in all, very pleased. He's a very talented artist and I see myself going back to him in the future to get some more work done.

Great place. Artistically and tastefully decorated, clean and cozy. In my opinion Jimmy is a great artist, cares about his work and his clients. If you looking for a tattoo artist... Start at 401 Tattoo!

I must advise if anyone is planning on going here and having Mr. Jimmy draw their tattoo don't expect any touch-ups. For some reason he believes he is above making mistakes. Not only did he refuse my first tattoo, he also refused to touch up the second one. SMH.