Beneath all that flannel, you might be surprised to learn that a lot of Portlanders have... a lot of tattoos. Of course we're just needling you — the City of Roses' reputation as a well-inked town is widely known. Its many tattoo shops stay busy, but no more so than on Friday the 13th.

The historically unlucky day is rather fortuitous for people looking to add new art to their bodies. Whenever the calendar cooperates, many parlors offer flash tattoos — customers choose a design from a themed sheet, sometimes at a discounted rate. Traditionally, no modifications are allowed, and they tend to be on the smaller (and quicker) side.

Keep an eye on these shops when the date next falls on the calendar — Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Anatomy Tattoo | 2820 NE Sandy Blvd.
Pink Panter Tattoo | 1001 E. Burnside St.
Rose and Dagger Tattoo | 6418 SE Foster Rd.

The vibes are warm at Rose and Dagger Tattoo. | Photo by @rose_and_dagger_tattoo

Powell Tattoos | 5117 SE Powell Blvd., Ste. 1
Hidden Rose Tattoo | 526 NW 21st Ave.
Gold Sparrow Tattoo | 3430 NE 41st Ave.
Lady Luck Tattoo | 611 SE Morrison St.

If you're a first-timer, don't forget — it's always good form to tip your tattoo artist.