Barnstaple · North Devon

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Black Dagger Tattoo

A specialist in fine black & grey realism — and at home in every style. Over 14 years in the chair, in a premium private studio in North Devon.

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Award-winning14+ YearsPrivate Studio
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Award-Winning Artist 14+ Years Experience Black & Grey Specialist Any Size, Any Style
Portfolio

The Gallery

Two artists, one studio — David Sheldon and Robyn Jayne. Choose an artist to view their portfolio.

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The Studio

Comfort, considered

A premium private studio in Barnstaple with all the amenities of home. You'll be well looked after from start to finish — hot and cold drinks, snacks, and Netflix on hand to take your mind off the needle and keep the session as relaxed as it can be.

Inside Black Dagger Tattoo private studio in BarnstapleThe Studio Floor
Hand-painted gold calligraphy artwork in the studioStudio Artwork
Black Dagger Tattoo studio entrance with etched glass crestFind the Door
Private studio Free aftercare Hot & cold drinks Snacks provided Netflix on tap Looked after, start to finish
Giving Back

Mental Health Mondays

David is a mental health advocate and works alongside a couple of charities to support his clients where he can. Mental Health Mondays are heavily discounted one-hour sessions — a chance to get tattooed and talk through whatever's on your mind, in a calm, judgement-free space.

Discounted Monday hour A space to talk Working with charities No judgement
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David Sheldon, tattoo artist and owner of Black Dagger Tattoo David Sheldon
Meet the Artist

14 years in the chair

David Sheldon has spent over fourteen years building an award-winning reputation for black & grey realism — though he's just as comfortable across colour, Japanese, neo-traditional and everything in between.

"No tattoo is too big or too small."

A grafter who gets serious work done in a single session, David takes on any design you bring his way and treats every piece as a one-off. Bring a reference, a rough idea, or just a feeling — he'll draw it up and make it yours.

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Payments

Spread the cost

Planning a bigger piece? Pay your way. Split the cost of your tattoo into manageable payments with Klarna, or pay by credit and debit card.

Klarna available subject to status and eligibility. Ask in the studio for full details on payment plans.

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Visa and Mastercard accepted
Get in Touch

Book a consultation

Ready to start? Tell us what you're after and it'll open WhatsApp with your message ready to send — so we can skip the small talk and get straight to helping you.

Private studio · Barnstaple, North Devon
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