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Don Sonn and the Emmitsburg Tattoo Company Make
Tattooing a Truly Social Experience
Nicholas DiGregory
Photo by Nicholas DiGregory
The Emmitsburg Tattoo have to be just about the
Company is somewhat tattoos.”
of an anomaly, insofar as Since the shop’s opening,
tattoo shops are concerned. Sonn and Malocha have
In terms of appearance, actively supported the
the storefront is clean, community through
sleek, and inviting—an donations and social events.
image that is supported by Emmitsburg Tattoo Company
the shop atmosphere itself. has donated funds to the
While the inside of the volunteer fire department,
shop is decorated with animal shelter, and, most
many items and images recently, the Emmitsburg
that befit any reputable Council of Churches’ Fire
tattoo shop, the walls are Relief Fund.
also adorned by police As for the social events,
and military stickers the Emmitsburg Tattoo
and memorabilia. A Don Sonn (right) and apprentice Mark Coscia (left) are the everyday Company recently held their
large section of the wall faces of Emmitsburg Tattoo Company. Sonn has been in the tattoo first acoustic guitar night,
is covered in fliers and business since 2003. and they are planning on
business cards of local hosting a kids coloring night
businesses, and a hefty plastic jar In addition to their appreciation in January 2016.
sits on the counter for donations to of tattooing, both Sonn and This is why the Emmitsburg
local charities. Malocha are strong supporters of the Tattoo Company is such a unique
As soon as you meet co-owner and community and its first responders. tattoo shop. For Sonn, tattooing is
tattooer Don Sonn, you understand Malocha is a full-time police officer not just a job, it’s a chance to build
why the Emmitsburg Tattoo Company herself with the Montgomery County a community of friends and get the
is the way it is. As tattooers go, Sonn Police Department. most out of life.
is a little bit of an anomaly, too. “We are pro-police, pro-military, “I’m not a big superstar, rock star
Before getting into tattooing in pro-community, and pro-hang-out- tattooer, and I likely never will be,”
2003, Sonn worked full-time writing and-have-a-good-time,” said Sonn. said Sonn, “But that’s not why I’m
computer code. However, the tattoo “We love to draw, play guitar, and here; that’s not my pursuit. I have
shop held more appeal for Sonn hang out and have a good time with always tried to be the most well-
than a desk job ever could. folks. I love the social aspect of the rounded tattooer and create a setting
“As I started getting more heavily business.” where people can sit and hang out
tattooed and hanging out in tattoo In a business where speed and and have fun. This is the coolest
shops, I felt like I belonged there, money tend to overplay the social thing in the world, and we just
and I never really felt that in an and ethical factors, Sonn and want to have some fun and involve
office setting,” said Sonn. Malocha have created a shop that people in the community as much as
Sonn apprenticed at Baltimore defies the trends. possible.”
Street Tattoo in Hanover, “We want to create a The Emmitsburg Tattoo
Pennsylvania, until 2007, and comfortable, cool environment, with Company is located at 2 W. Main
worked in Gettysburg until he solid, quality tattoos, and a business Street in Emmitsburg. To contact,
opened Emmitsburg Street Tattoo with some ethics to it,” said Sonn. email emmitsburgtattoocompany@
with his wife, Brandy Malocha, on “We welcome anybody who wants gmail.com or call 301-447-6837.
November 5, 2015. to come and hang out—it doesn’t See their advertisement below.
B u s i n e s s news
Don Sonn and the Emmitsburg Tattoo Company Make
Tattooing a Truly Social Experience
Nicholas DiGregory
Photo by Nicholas DiGregory
The Emmitsburg Tattoo have to be just about the
Company is somewhat tattoos.”
of an anomaly, insofar as Since the shop’s opening,
tattoo shops are concerned. Sonn and Malocha have
In terms of appearance, actively supported the
the storefront is clean, community through
sleek, and inviting—an donations and social events.
image that is supported by Emmitsburg Tattoo Company
the shop atmosphere itself. has donated funds to the
While the inside of the volunteer fire department,
shop is decorated with animal shelter, and, most
many items and images recently, the Emmitsburg
that befit any reputable Council of Churches’ Fire
tattoo shop, the walls are Relief Fund.
also adorned by police As for the social events,
and military stickers the Emmitsburg Tattoo
and memorabilia. A Don Sonn (right) and apprentice Mark Coscia (left) are the everyday Company recently held their
large section of the wall faces of Emmitsburg Tattoo Company. Sonn has been in the tattoo first acoustic guitar night,
is covered in fliers and business since 2003. and they are planning on
business cards of local hosting a kids coloring night
businesses, and a hefty plastic jar In addition to their appreciation in January 2016.
sits on the counter for donations to of tattooing, both Sonn and This is why the Emmitsburg
local charities. Malocha are strong supporters of the Tattoo Company is such a unique
As soon as you meet co-owner and community and its first responders. tattoo shop. For Sonn, tattooing is
tattooer Don Sonn, you understand Malocha is a full-time police officer not just a job, it’s a chance to build
why the Emmitsburg Tattoo Company herself with the Montgomery County a community of friends and get the
is the way it is. As tattooers go, Sonn Police Department. most out of life.
is a little bit of an anomaly, too. “We are pro-police, pro-military, “I’m not a big superstar, rock star
Before getting into tattooing in pro-community, and pro-hang-out- tattooer, and I likely never will be,”
2003, Sonn worked full-time writing and-have-a-good-time,” said Sonn. said Sonn, “But that’s not why I’m
computer code. However, the tattoo “We love to draw, play guitar, and here; that’s not my pursuit. I have
shop held more appeal for Sonn hang out and have a good time with always tried to be the most well-
than a desk job ever could. folks. I love the social aspect of the rounded tattooer and create a setting
“As I started getting more heavily business.” where people can sit and hang out
tattooed and hanging out in tattoo In a business where speed and and have fun. This is the coolest
shops, I felt like I belonged there, money tend to overplay the social thing in the world, and we just
and I never really felt that in an and ethical factors, Sonn and want to have some fun and involve
office setting,” said Sonn. Malocha have created a shop that people in the community as much as
Sonn apprenticed at Baltimore defies the trends. possible.”
Street Tattoo in Hanover, “We want to create a The Emmitsburg Tattoo
Pennsylvania, until 2007, and comfortable, cool environment, with Company is located at 2 W. Main
worked in Gettysburg until he solid, quality tattoos, and a business Street in Emmitsburg. To contact,
opened Emmitsburg Street Tattoo with some ethics to it,” said Sonn. email emmitsburgtattoocompany@
with his wife, Brandy Malocha, on “We welcome anybody who wants gmail.com or call 301-447-6837.
November 5, 2015. to come and hang out—it doesn’t See their advertisement below.
