LOTUS needles

Cartridges

Lotus Cartridges are built to meet the highest standards in tattooing, designed by artists Ryan Ussher and Tom Tom, with input from a global network of working tattooers. These cartridges are made for experienced hands that value quality, precision, and the feel of real tattooing.

Stripped back to what matters most, we’ve eliminated the gimmicks and focused entirely on performance: clean ink flow, perfect tension, and the durability you need day in and day out. With reinforced back stems, 316L Japanese steel, a 99.5% needle perfection rate, and years of real-world testing behind them, Lotus Cartridges deliver the boldest colour, the sharpest lines, and the smoothest shading, with a feel that’s as satisfying as a bar needle.

No bullshit. Just great cartridges.

FL - FINE LINER

Gauge: #10 · Size: 0.30mm · Medium Taper · Polished

  • Fine #10 gauge needle with almost the same solder endpoint as the Classic Liner

  • Same driving power as the Classic Liner without the added bulk

  • Optimised for consistent ink flow despite the fine gauge

  • Best for: Small-scale work, fine line detail, intricate designs

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CL - CLASSIC LINER

Gauge: #12 · Size: 0.35mm · Medium Taper · Polished

  • Traditional needle shape with a classic “straight” solder

  • Produces super bold, solid lines

  • Versatile, doubles as a round shader

  • Best for: Bold outlines, traditional tattooing, round shading

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SL - standard LINER

Gauge: #12 · Size: 0.35mm · Medium Taper · Polished

  • Standard round liner with a slightly tapered solder

  • Feels sharper and more accurate than the Classic Liner

  • Produces super solid, clean lines

  • Suitable for any tattooing technique

  • Same configuration as the Manawa Tapu liner

  • Best for: Precision line work, artists wanting more control than the Classic

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STL - SUPER TIGHT LINER

Gauge: #10 · Size: 0.30mm · Long Taper · Polished

  • Tightly soldered long taper configuration

  • Designed for maximum sharpness and precision

  • Best for: Lettering, laser sharp lines, fine detail work

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RS - ROUND SHADER

Gauge: #12 · Size: 0.35mm · Long Taper · Polished

  • More open configuration compared to the Classic Liner

  • Long taper allows for smoother ink release

  • Best for: Controlled shading, smooth colour packing

HL - HOLLOW LINER

Gauge: #12 · Size: 0.35mm · Medium Taper · Polished

  • Hollow centre allows significantly heavier ink flow

  • Based on the Classic Liner form factor

  • Produces bold, crisp lines with rich ink saturation

  • Ideal when maximum ink delivery is the priority

  • Best for: Bold, heavily saturated line work, thick outlines 

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BPL - BUGPIN LINER

Gauge: #8 · Size: 0.25mm · Medium Taper and Long Taper · Polished

  • Exceptional, razor-sharp lines

  • Maintains optimal ink flow despite ultra-fine gauge

  • Available in both medium and long taper

  • Best for: Sharp lines, fine detail work

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USL - ULTRA SMALL LINER (Medium Taper)

Gauge: #6 · Size: 0.20mm · Medium Taper · Polished

  • Tightly soldered for maximum stability and precision

  • Delivers crisp, consistent details

  • Best for: Tiny fine-line work, stippling, consistent dot placement

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USL - ULTRA SMALL LINER (Long Taper)

Gauge: #6 · Size: 0.20mm · Long Taper · Polished

  • EXTRA tightly soldered, long taper for maximum precision with reduced skin trauma

  • Delivers crisp, consistent details with a gentler feel

  • Best for: Tiny fine-line work

Magnums Cartridges

M - MAGNUM - MEDIUM TAPER

Gauge: #12 · Size: 0.35mm · Medium Taper · Textured

  • Flat magnum configuration

  • Medium taper for standard skin penetration depth

  • Textured needles aid ink pickup and release

  • Best for: General shading, packing colour into large areas

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CM - CURVED MAG - MEDIUM TAPER

Gauge: #12 · Size: 0.35mm · Medium Taper · Textured

  • Curved (stacked) magnum configuration

  • Follows the skin’s contour for smoother contact

  • Excels at creating seamless gradations

  • Best for: Smooth gradients, blending, packing colour with soft edges

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MLT - MAGNUM - LONG TAPER

Gauge: #10 or #12 · Size: 0.30mm or 0.35mm · Long Taper · Polished

  • Flat magnum with an extended needle taper

  • Polished finish for reduced friction in the skin

  • Gentler on the skin, less trauma per pass

  • Available in #10 (0.30mm) or #12 (0.35mm)

  • Best for: Smooth shading, colour packing on sensitive skin or large pieces

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CMLT - CURVED MAGNUM - LONG TAPER

Gauge: #10 or #12 · Size: 0.30mm or 0.35mm · Long Taper · Polished

  • Curved magnum with an extended long taper

  • Combines curved contour-following with reduced skin trauma

  • Polished needles minimise drag and skin stress

  • Available in #10 (0.30mm) or #12 (0.35mm)

  • Best for: Soft gradients, healed-looking blends, delicate or sensitive areas

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