Exactly how many tattoo machines a tattoo artist needs has always been debated. Your machine must run at the right speed, but must also have the right amount of force for the configuration being used. Most tattoo artists need at least two liner machines that run at the same speed, but have different stroke lengths to create different amounts of force. The same goes for shader and coloring machines. Of course, it’s critical that you have machines that run right, but the machines that you use also say something about the kind of tattoo artist you are. Behind every Eikon machine is a long history of research and development of products that are recognized as the best in the industry.
