The Inkeeper's Tattoo Parlor

Overview

• The Inkeeper’s Tattoo Parlor is a vibrant, eclectic tattoo studio located in Canton, Ohio, featuring a team of skilled artists with diverse backgrounds and over 50 years of combined experience (excluding the Gatekeeper and apprentice).
• The overall atmosphere is rich with historic character, housed in a 1920s building on Cleveland Avenue that was once a notorious brothel during Canton’s ‘Little Chicago’ era, run by a woman named Bernice. Stories of hauntings—slamming doors, knocking flash off walls, and locking staff in/out—add a unique, edgy vibe to the professional tattooing experience.

Features & Amenities

• Award-winning studio: 6x Stark County Community Choice Awards winner for Best Tattoo Parlor (2020–2025 ‘Best of the Best’).
• Historic location on the main drag, blending old-world charm with modern tattoo artistry.
• Diverse artist portfolio: Styles range from traditional American/Japanese, realism, black & gray, new school, to old school; big or small pieces.
• Online store: Sells aftercare products (e.g., Mad Rabbit lotion, Vitalitree salve, NeilMed spray), merchandise (tees, hoodies, beanies, snapbacks, totes starting at $25), and piercing aftercare.
• Social integration: Instagram showcases artist work; Twitch for live streams.
• Client-focused perks: Professional environment, walk-ins welcome alongside appointments; hiring for piercers and tattoo artists with competitive splits (e.g., 60/40 for piercers).

Services

• Custom tattoos: Walk-ins and appointments; specialists like Drew Beavers (American/Japanese traditional, black & gray), Zac Adams (managing member with broad experience), Lenny Paul (realism).
• Body piercing: Experienced piercers sought; jewelry provided.
• Tattoo cover-ups: Dedicated blog posts and expertise.
• Aftercare guidance: Products like tattoo lotions, salves, SPF sunscreen, foaming cleansers.
• Artist consultations: Book via site (e.g., schedule specific artists); portfolio galleries with zoomable tattoo examples.
• Events: Participation in conventions like Cleveland Tattoo Convention.

Pricing

• Tattoo/piercing services: Not explicitly listed; competitive industry standards implied (e.g., piercer split starts at 60/40, with advancement opportunities, incentives, and flexible schedules).
• Merchandise examples:
  • Blood Oath Tees: $25 (100% cotton, sizes/colors available; exchanges only, no refunds).
  • Beanies: $26.
  • FlexFit/Snapback hats: $36/$30.
  • Tanks/tees: $25.
  • Aftercare: Varies (e.g., Mad Rabbit kits, Vitalitree 3.3oz ~$20–30 inferred from listings).

Location & Hours

• Location: Cleveland Avenue (main drag), Canton, Ohio (Stark County); historic 1920s building formerly a brothel/dress shop.
• Operating hours: Not specified on site; walk-ins accepted, appointments recommended via booking links (artists book out in advance).

Notes

• What makes it special: Haunted history and ‘character’ set it apart—ghost of Bernice adds mystique. Consistent awards (6 years running) highlight quality. Eclectic team tells ‘stories in ink’; strong community ties (e.g., Zac Adams featured in Canton Repository). Growing business with careers page, blog on topics like needles vs. cartridges, and client testimonials praising professionalism (e.g., ‘Best tattoo experience… scheduled out way far in advance!’). Age-restricted (18+); focuses on professional, legit tattooing over ‘house tattooing.’