Does craftsmanship STILL matter in modern tattooing?

Frank Porcelli joins the Honest Tattooer Podcast for an unforgettable episode! Frank is a traditional tattooer, machine builder, and the founder of Steadfast Tattoo Supply, based in Tacoma, Washington. In this episode, Frank shares his journey from East Coast flash slinger to West Coast shop owner and supply brand founder — and he does it all while staying true to the roots of tattooing.

🎙️ What We Talk About:
• Why Frank started his own tattoo supply brand
• Building a shop and a supply company at the same time
• The beauty (and challenge) of coil machines
• Why disposable tubes just aren’t the same
• Lessons from traditional tattoo history and craft
• Favorite drawing tools, mechanical pencil nerd-out, and flash talk
• Tattoo culture in Tacoma vs. the East Coast


🛠️ Whether you’re a tattoo machine nerd or someone thinking about opening your own brand, this episode is packed with insight, heart, and laughs.

🗣️ Let us know in the comments: What’s YOUR favorite machine setup? Coil or rotary?

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