Hand of Glory Tattoo & Piercing

Stephanie Beatty

a month ago

I visited Hand of Glory on Tuesday, April 14th after traveling from southern Maryland to visit my dad at his grave in Greenwood Cemetery. It was his birthday too! He was born and raised in Brooklyn and Brooklyn was always a second home to me. I wanted a tattoo with my dad’s thumb print inside a heart and to have it done while in Brooklyn on his birthday. It was the perfect setting. I did my research on local tattoo shops in Brooklyn and Hand of Glory Tattoo stood out the most! From the look of their shop to their artwork. It was also only 5 minutes from my dad’s grave. The plan was to surprise my mom and bring her to get a matching tattoo with me. It would be her first tattoo. Needless to say, she decided not to get her first tattoo. It was her first time in a tattoo shop and watching someone (me) get a tattoo. I did arrive as a walk in. They gladly accepted. The kind lady at the front desk was amazing! She did greet us, said her name (I forgot-I’m sorry), and was helpful. My artist was Dave! So kind, professional, clean and patient from start to finish. He took the time to make my vision come to life in a beautiful way! He took the time to make sure everything was perfect. He was very clean from the equipment, his station, my tattoo canvas area (forearm) and Dave himself. He was great during the session. Made every line and dot count! The end result- better than imagined! Perfect! Brought me so much Joy! 🥲 Brought my mom joy too! She loves it! She said maybe the next visit, she will be ready for her first…by Dave at Hand of Glory. With it being her first time, she took notice too on how clean the shop was, as well as, Dave and all the equipment. She loved how he took his time to be sure everything was perfect and how kind he was. She said it was fate that led us there and everything was perfect! Thank you Dave and Hand of Glory for the unforgettable experience and for my memorable tattoo. Spread Love, It’s the Brooklyn Way! ❤️🗽

Lucy Harris

a month ago

This was the most friendly and professional tattoo experience I’ve ever had, and I’ve worked with many different artists. Bana, at their front desk, is charming and kind and they were very clear about the shop minimum ($200) from the start. I walked in and was immediately able to talk with an artist and get the ball rolling. Jim Gentry tattooed my knuckles with the utmost care and precision. With no fuss whatsoever, Jim re-placed the stencils on each finger as much as necessary until he got them equal, even, and centered. He explained to me what he was doing as he went and never rushed. He did a beautiful job and we made great conversation while he worked. Thank you Hand of Glory for everything! Love you!

Lauren Dianna

3 weeks ago

My first ink! The shop itself is clean, warm and inviting. Some soft jazz playing in the background and everyone was very friendly. The vibe was like that of a “tattoo spa.” I was a bit nervous but Kae was amazing. She’s an extremely talented artist who had no trouble bringing my idea to life. She has a very gentle touch so the tattoo itself was painless. A wonderful experience all in all. Highly recommend this place!!

Nicholas Cutignola

2 weeks ago

My grandfather is known as the late Bowery Stan, and I came by to meet with Craig & Anna for different purposes of a tattoo this specific day, however the atmosphere you feel when you walk into this shop is everything a shop should feel like. The rawness of a tattoo shop with style is there but the staffs warm welcome and the experience you leave with , is what makes this place so great. I will be back for a tattoo eventually. In the meanwhile, I post this review and I recommend this business whole heartedly. Very cool people and very good shop. - Nick.

S Williams

9 months ago

Absolutely perfect experience! It had taken me 10 years to feel inspired to get a second tattoo, and my concept was deeply personal. I submitted my art and appointment request through the website, and almost immediately got a response. They matched my art to Logan, whose style is in line with what I had designed. He honored the creativity, emotion, and depth of what I had sent them with such delicacy and artistry…. His friendly and varied conversation, as well as the general relaxed and open aura about the place, only added to the 4-hour experience. Logan is a talented and thoughtful artist, and this place is a neighborhood treasure.