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Fates Aligned

Tattoo shop · Milwaukee, WI · reviewed since 2024

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#1 of 49 piercing studiosPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 100%
5.0 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
1%reviews answered by the owner
$356typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Fates Aligned at a glance

Google reviewers rate Fates Aligned five stars based on eighty-nine reviews, highlighting the shop's clean environment and welcoming atmosphere. Customers frequently praise the artists for their punctuality, friendly communication, and ability to translate complex ideas into detailed, realistic work. Recurring themes include fair pricing and the staff's skill in making clients comfortable, particularly for first-time tattoo recipients. No common criticisms are evident in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are positive.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 89 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 89 Google reviews (85 with written comments, 31 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Piercing Studio serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other piercing studios

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 95)Reliability: 99 (median 93)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Fates AlignedPiercing Studios median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Fates Aligned: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Fates Aligned: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
99
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Fates Aligned: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 79.–
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Star ratings

89 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars89100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 85 written reviews

  • Praise104100%
  • Complaints00%

Price

What customers reported paying

$356+183% vs typical piercing studios

Middle half of what 21 customers paid ($207–$492) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3837%
  • Quality & results2625%
  • Would recommend2423%
  • Honesty & trust55%
  • Speed & response44%
  • Price & value44%
  • Communication33%

What customers talk about

We read 85 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “This place is clean friendly and cool AF tony i love you so much!”
  • “Second time being tattooed with Chacho and it’s always a great experience from start to finish!”
  • “100% recommend, only getting my tattoos here from now on!”
  • “David was very professional and upfront when it came to pricing, as well as the concept that I had brought to him.”
  • “He always on time for every appointment I had with em and I always leave satisfied with the great work he have done on me.”
  • “The line work and detail are perfect, and the price was very fair for the quality.”
  • “He made me feel super comfortable throughout the session and really listened to what I wanted.”

People customers mention

  • Chacho 13 reviews
  • Ramos 5 reviews
  • Lopez 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Fates Aligned for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

WillieLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

David was very professional and upfront when it came to pricing, as well as the concept that I had brought to him. He came up with some really good ideas to mix Old with new tattoos. So far, very impressed with details and the realistic look and life he’s brought On my sleeve. Can’t wait for the next sessions, and…

Paid $500+Abstract tattoos
Brooke1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Chris Ramos did my tattoo absolutely amazing work! Freehand the whole thing to go with a previous tattoo i got. Will definitely be coming back!

Customer photo from Brooke's reviewCustomer photo from Brooke's review
Paid $450–500Custom tattoo lettering
Adalberto9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Super clean and tidy shop. Everyone is super nice and friendly! Love the vibe and look of the shop as well! My tattoo artist Gabby is the best there is. I will forever come to her for any ink! She’s extremely talented and is great at getting ones vision onto skin. All other artists at this shop are great and…

Paid $350–400
Isabel1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Chacho did an amazing job. He made me feel super comfortable throughout the session and really listened to what I wanted. He’s a wonderful artist.

Customer photo from Isabel's review
Paid $500+3D photo-real tattoos
Ford1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Gabby did a really amazing job with my tattoo! She is a great artist and deserves the recognition. I gave her a raw Idea and she added in some things that gave the tattoo a lot of emphasis. She also touched up my other tattoo as well! I would definitely recommend booking her!

Customer photo from Ford's reviewCustomer photo from Ford's review
Paid $450–500
Yolanda2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Second time being tattooed with Chacho and it’s always a great experience from start to finish! He’s got a super calm, laid-back energy that instantly puts you at ease, and he’s incredibly talented. The line work and detail are perfect, and the price was very fair for the quality. You can tell he really cares about…

Customer photo from Yolanda's review
Paid $150–200

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 89 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
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Lauren legam
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best shop in town tony we love you

Marlos Mae1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Marlos has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing place very good people say hi to Tony

Jazmin Perez3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jazmin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Chris is the absolute best. He is very patient and listens to what you want. Book your appointment ASAP!!

Charlie fusek3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charlie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This place is clean friendly and cool AF tony i love you so much!!! 🫶🏻

Manu Chao4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Manu has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place good people very friendly people Chacho the best in town

Willie GantLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Willie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

David was very professional and upfront when it came to pricing, as well as the concept that I had brought to him. He came up with some really good ideas to mix Old with new tattoos. So far, very impressed with details and the realistic look and life he’s brought On my sleeve. Can’t wait for the next sessions, and what new concepts he’s going to come up with next! The whole vibe for the shop was really cool. laid back and everyone seemed extremely professional and good at what they did..

  • Price: $500+
  • Services: Abstract tattoos
Brian Jensen1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Chacho hooked me up today with some native ink. I love it man! So realistic. Thanks buddy!

  • Services: 3D photo-real tattoos
jake papke3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I got tattooed by chacho, he has been doing large pieces on my sleeve the last few years and he is an artist! Amazing work and the only person I use

Ricky Avila4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ricky has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The Best shop in Milwaukee. Amazing crew of workers and good friends. All do amazing work!

Jay Cerv1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The environment, vibe, and work are amazing. Highly recommend to anyone. All artists know what they’re doing.

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Business details

  • Address: 1001 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
  • Phone: (414) 539-3202
  • Service area: Milwaukee, WI