Business Details
26 Years
experience
Custom Tattoos & Tebori in Alberta
Bushido was founded in 2000 with a commitment to delivering professional custom tattooing in a clean, safe, and sterile environment approved by Alberta Health Services. Our team of skilled artists specializes in both custom designs and traditional Japanese Tebori, a hand-carving technique with centuries of heritage. Every client receives a free consultation to explore ideas in depth, ensuring their tattoo is uniquely tailored to their vision. We emphasize transparency and preparation, encouraging clients to share reference materials before appointments to facilitate precise design creation. With artists trained under renowned masters, we blend technical expertise and artistic creativity to provide exceptional results.Our dedication to quality extends to our merchandising, offering apparel, prints, and original artwork that reflect our studio's aesthetic. We prioritize clear communication, responding promptly to inquiries and guiding clients toward the best artist for their project. By maintaining a friendly, professional atmosphere, we aim to make every visit a memorable and satisfying experience. Our focus remains on honoring tattooing traditions while embracing modern standards of safety and client care.
Services
Custom Tattoos
Tebori
Artist Consultations
Merchandise Sales
Gift Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer free consultations to refine your tattoo ideas with expert artists.
- Our team includes Tebori specialists trained under Japanese masters.
- We maintain Alberta Health Services-approved sterile conditions for safety.
- Artists create personalized designs using client-submitted reference materials.
- We provide transparent communication and artist recommendations for every project.
Associations and certifications
- Alberta Health Services
Services
Custom Tattoos
Our artists create bespoke tattoos through in-depth consultations, using client-provided references to craft unique designs. We specialize in translating ideas into detailed sketches, ensuring each piece reflects individual stories and preferences while maintaining technical precision and artistic integrity.
Tebori
Tebori is a centuries-old Japanese hand-carving technique that uses handmade needle tools for precise, less painful results. Our specialists, trained under Tokyo masters, combine this traditional method with modern hygiene standards to deliver intricate, high-quality tattoos with faster healing times.
People
Doug Fink
Artist/Owner
With 27 years of experience, Doug Fink (Horihyo) specializes in Tebori, trained under Tokyo master Ryugen. He blends traditional Japanese techniques with modern artistry, earning recognition as a leader in hand-carved tattoos.
Questions
What is Tebori tattooing?
Tebori is a traditional Japanese hand-carving method using handmade tools. It offers less pain and faster healing compared to machine tattoos, with results that rival modern techniques.
Are walk-ins accepted?
We operate by appointment only. Please schedule consultations via email to ensure availability.
Reviews (5)
Jacob Gaunt
Jan 28, 2022
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
Second time with Bushido and they never fail to impress me , work is superior quality and the artists in the shop are all wonderful people , shout out to Cale for always killing it !!!
Service:Tattoos
Second time with Bushido and they never fail to impress me , work is superior quality and the artists in the shop are all wonderful people , shout out to Cale for always killing it !!!
Service:Tattoos
Tharsekan Nalliah
Aug 29, 2021
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Riley at Bushido is amazing. He's done a sleeve and 3/4's on me and I couldn't be happier! Place has great vibes with awesome artists!
Connor J.
Jul 02, 2021
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Got my first tattoo ever from Jenny and Im in absolute love! Found her from IG and she did a perfect job! Jenny and Cale we're so sweet for letting me talk their ear off. Everything was held with maturity and professionalism! I'm looking forward to coming back and getting more tattoos! Thank you so much guys
Talia Murchie
Mar 22, 2021
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
I had a piece done by Malinda - who was an absolute gem. Professional, easy to talk to, and the tattoo is outstanding. The shop it self was also well kept, and had their COVID guidelines in place. I felt comfortable, well taken care of, and safe! Looking forward to more pieces in the future :)
I had a piece done by Malinda - who was an absolute gem. Professional, easy to talk to, and the tattoo is outstanding. The shop it self was also well kept, and had their COVID guidelines in place. I felt comfortable, well taken care of, and safe! Looking forward to more pieces in the future :)
Anthony Tadman
Nov 15, 2020
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Note: This was originally written around July, closer to the reopening date after the first lockdown. It's been an extremely difficult experience with Jenny. Since talking with her (Jan 28 - July 24), questions (which I have asked about 3 times) have gone unanswered, emails are either skimmed over with a quick one sentence response or ignored/forgotten about completely, and no input/rough sketch was provided up until the date of the appointment. When we did our virtual consult after the store was scheduled to open up again, she completely forgot what kind of work I wanted and went on about something
