Entwistle
The Tattooist
First studio — Flinders Street.
Sixty years of ink.
I Tattooed Your Dad.
Est. 1960s · Punt Rd, Richmond
Heritage

The Australian
Tattoo Legend

John "Johnny Dollar" Entwistle opened his first studio on Flinders Street in the 1960s. He ran what was billed as the oldest established tattoo-supply house in Australia. Over forty years at the machine, one pair of hands, one Richmond studio. You cannot manufacture sixty years.

The Full Story
"He tattooed your Dad — get a little part of history put into your skin permanently."
The Work

Classic Traditional
Tattooing

Dragon sleeves, Japanese back-pieces, eagle chest pieces, bold Celtic knotwork — the studio portfolio from 207 Punt Rd.

Large Japanese full-back tattoo piece, blue and black
Red hannya demon colour lower-leg sleeve tattoo
Colour neo-traditional lynx with red rose, shoulder tattoo
Rose over crossed guns with rock and roll banner tattoo
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The Craft

What We Do

01
Tattooing

Classic and traditional tattooing — the bold black outline, the deep flash palette, the horse-and-snake style that peers call "a part of history." Old-school done properly, at the machine every day.

02
Tattoo Removal

Professional tattoo removal at the Punt Rd studio. Speak to John directly — call (03) 9428 8542 for a conversation about your options.

03
Body Piercing

Body piercing available at the Richmond studio. Cards accepted. No appointment required for a conversation — walk in or call ahead.

All Services
Standing

Sixty years in one
pair of hands

John "Johnny Dollar" Entwistle holds a 4.9 on Google from 33 reviews — a highly regarded choice for tattoo enthusiasts, described as dedicated to quality work and personalised experiences. First-timers and experienced collectors both. He has been at the machine for over forty years, since a Flinders Street shop in the 1960s.

4.9
Google Rating
33
Google Reviews
40+
Years Tattooing
Visit

207 Punt Rd, Richmond

Hours
Monday11am – 5pm
Tue – Fri11am – 6pm
Saturday11am – 4pm
SundayClosed
(03) 9428 8542
Find Us

207 Punt Rd
Richmond VIC 3121
Australia

Cards accepted. Walk-ins welcome — call ahead if you'd like to speak with John first.

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