Upper Hand Tattoo Studio

Closed Opens 12:00 PM today

Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407

Upper Hand Tattoo Studio has served Charleston, South Carolina, since it was established in February 2016 by longtime tattooer Dave Marcotte, six years after he opened sister studio Iron Lotus. The shop pays homage to the history of tattooing with a traditional feel and a casual, welcoming environment where clients can feel comfortable throughout their tattoo experience. Its team of artists brings a combined range of experience and varied art styles together under one roof, giving the studio what it calls the "upper hand" in Charleston's growing tattoo scene.

The current artist lineup includes Dave Marcotte, Steve Beasley, Joshua Sisk, and Max, each contributing their own style and expertise to the shop's collective reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Clients can request appointments through the studio's booking system, and walk-ins are welcome, subject to artist availability. The studio is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 8pm and Sundays from noon to 6pm, staying closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Since opening, the shop's reputation for class, quality, and style has spread across the Lowcountry, drawing clients seeking a down-to-earth, professional tattoo parlor experience.