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.
Fine Liner
A fine #10 gauge needle but with almost the same solder end point as the classic liners. Same grunt as the classic liner without being too big. Tight enough to create a super sharp line but still achieve optimum ink flow. Perfect for small and fine line detail.
10 gauge - 0.30 polished medium taper needles
Classic Liner
The perfect traditional needle shape, made with #12 gauge needles and a classic “straight” solder. These make a super bold solid line and can be used for any round shading.
12 gauge - 0.35mm polished medium taper needles
Standard Liner
The perfect standard, precision, round liner with a slightly tapered solder and #12 gauge needles. These make super solid lines that feel more sharp and accurate than our classic liner and can be used for any technique. Same as our “Manawa Tapu” liners.
12 gauge - 0.35mm polished medium taper
Super Tight Liner
Our only tight soldered needle, made for super sharp detail. Perfect for lettering and laser sharp lines.
10 gauge - 0.30mm polished medium taper
Hollow Liner
Similar in design to our Classic Liners, made with #12 gauge needles but with a hollow centre, perfect for bold and crisp line work with heavy ink flow.
12 gauge - 0.35mm polished medium taper needles
Bugpin Liner
A tighter #8 gauge needle soldered tight enough to create a super sharp line but still achieve optimum ink flow. Perfect for sharp lines and detail.
8 gauge - 0.25mm polished medium taper needles
Ultra Small Liner
Perfect for tiny fine line work and stippling.
6 gauge - 0.20mm polished long taper
Flat Magnum - Medium Taper
Medium taper flat magnum made with #12 gauge needles, great for shading and packing in colour.
12 gauge - 0.35mm textured medium taper needles
Flat Magnum - Long Taper
Long taper flat magnum made with #10 or #12 gauge needles, great for smooth shading and packing in colour with less trauma to the skin.
10 gauge - 0.30mm polished long taper needles
12 gauge - 0.35mm polished long taper needles
Curved Magnum - Medium Taper
Medium taper curved magnum made with #12 gauge needles, great for shading and making smooth gradations, as well as packing colour.
12 gauge - 0.35mm textured medium taper needles
Curved Magnum - Long Taper
Long taper curved magnum made with #10 or #12 gauge needles, great for smooth shading and making smooth gradations with less trauma to the skin
10 gauge - 0.30mm polished long taper needles
12 gauge - 0.35mm polished long taper needles