Selected by a practising tattoo artist with over 10 years of hands-on studio experience.
Wireless tattoo pen machines built for comfort, precision, and all-day use — lightweight, ergonomic, and cartridge-compatible.
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Tattoo pens are the modern form factor for tattooing — lighter, more ergonomic, and designed to feel like a natural extension of your hand. The pen grip reduces fatigue over long sessions compared to traditional machine setups, and most tattoo pen machines run wireless, which means no cord drag and more freedom of movement. If you've been working with a standard rotary or coil machine and want something that feels closer to drawing, a tattoo pen is worth trying.
AVA UIN-K Wireless Tattoo Pen — A premium wireless tattoo pen with a brushless motor. Lightweight, quiet, and built for extended sessions. Runs on a rechargeable battery with enough power to get through a full day. Cartridge-compatible with a standard cartridge grip.
Wireless Tattoo Pen — A reliable entry-level wireless pen machine. Cordless, cartridge-compatible, and well-balanced for both lining and shading. A solid choice for artists moving from traditional setups to pen-style machines.
Both pens are also listed in our Tattoo Machines collection alongside our rotary and coil options — so you can compare the full range in one place.
A tattoo pen machine is a pen-shaped tattoo device that uses a rotary motor to drive the needle. It's held like a pen, which gives a more natural hand position than traditional machines. Most modern tattoo pens are wireless and cartridge-compatible, making them quick to set up and easy to switch between needle configurations mid-session.
Yes. The pen grip is more intuitive than a traditional machine — it feels closer to holding a regular pen or pencil. The lighter weight reduces hand fatigue while learning, and wireless operation means one less thing to manage. Paired with quality tattoo cartridges, a pen machine is a clean, simple setup for apprentices.
Yes. Both pens we stock handle lining and shading — adjust your voltage, cartridge grouping, and hand speed to switch between tasks. The pen form factor doesn't limit what you can do, it just changes how the machine feels in your hand.
A tattoo pen is a type of tattoo machine — just a different form factor. Traditional tattoo machines have a larger body and use either a rotary motor or electromagnetic coils. Tattoo pens are smaller, pen-shaped, and almost always rotary. The key differences are weight, grip style, and the fact that most pens are wireless.
Tattoo pens use cartridges — self-contained, disposable needle units that slot directly into the pen grip. They don't use traditional needle bar and tube setups. This makes cartridge changes faster and reduces cross-contamination risk between configurations.
Most modern rotary machines accept both standard needle bar setups and cartridge grips. The Rotary Works is compatible with both. Coil machines typically use standard needle bar and tube setups. Check your machine's grip compatibility before buying.
It varies by model and voltage, but most wireless tattoo pens last a full working day on a single charge. The AVA UIN-K is built for extended sessions. If you're running long days or back-to-back clients, having a second battery or the Battery Tat Pack as a backup is worth considering.
Not sure which tattoo pen suits your style?
Blake and the Speedy Needle team use these pens in a working studio every day. Get in touch for advice on which pen machine fits your technique, workload, and budget.
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