With so many different brands, types and configurations of tattoo needle cartridges on the market, it can be difficult to know just which ones are right for you and the way you work.
We’re going to run through the best tattoo cartridges that are available to order from Killer Ink Tattoo in 2025 to help find the right ones for you.
- KILLER INK STELLAR CARTRIDGES
- STELLAR 2.0 CARTRIDGES
- VERTIX CARTRIDGES
- CHEYENNE CAPILLARY CARTRIDGES
- CHEYENNE CLEAR CRAFT CARTRIDGES
- KWADRON CARTRIDGES
- KWADRON COMBAT MAGNUM CARTRIDGES
- MAGIC MOON CARTRIDGES
- EMALLA ELIOT CARTRIDGES
- CHEYENNE SAFETY CARTRIDGES
- BISHOP DA VINCI V2 CARTRIDGES
- REVOLUTION CARTRIDGES
- DRAGONHAWK MAST PRO CARTRIDGES
What are the Best Tattoo Cartridges in 2025?
The best tattoo cartridges for you all comes down to your specific tattooing style, how you work and the machine you’re using. Our guide will help you find needle cartridges that you can rely upon and will help take your work up another level!
If you need more information regarding our range of tattoo cartridges or need help choosing the right ones for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today!
Make sure to also read our blog about the best rotary tattoo machines if you’re looking for the perfect device to run your needle cartridges. If you’re shopping for needles instead of cartridges, check out our blog featuring the best tattoo needles instead.
Killer Ink Stellar Cartridges
The Killer Ink Stellar Needle Cartridges are high-quality cartridges that contain precision soldered needles at a great price.
The needles within the Stellar Cartridges are enclosed in a single capsule, made from a super strong polycarbonate material, which allows the needles to effortlessly glide without causing wear and tear. In addition, the housings of the cartridges are transparent, offering maximum visibility of the needles and ink flow within.
Each Killer Ink Stellar Cartridge comes fitted with a secure membrane to ensure that no ink or blood can leak through into the grip.
Killer Ink Stellar Needle Cartridges are available in various configurations, including Round Liners, Round Shaders, Magnums, Soft-Edge Magnums, and Flats. The Round Liners and Round Shaders are fitted with a special stabiliser to stop the needles from wobbling, making them perfect for stable, accurate work.
Make sure to also whip your tattoos into shape with the Killer Ink Stellar Whip Shading Magnums! These clever cartridges are comprised of groups of 3 RL in configurations of 3 or 6, complete with a special stabiliser to prevent the needle from wobbling and making them ideal for techniques such as whip shading and stippling.
You can also go big or go home with the Killer Ink Stellar Large Magnum Cartridges! Our very own high-quality needle cartridges with precision-soldered needles now come in needle groupings between 29 and 49 pins in both Soft Edge and Weaved Magnum configurations.
Stellar 2.0 Cartridges
Stellar 2.0 Cartridges set a new standard for precision and performance in the tattoo industry! Crafted from high-quality 304 stainless steel, these cartridges feature meticulously engineered shells designed to securely hold each razor-sharp needle in place, ensuring consistency and unparalleled sharpness. Stellar 2.0 needles provide smoother ink flow, superior colour transfer and reduced skin trauma, making them perfect for artists of all styles.
One standout feature of Stellar 2.0 Cartridges is their unique 20/20 guarantee, a first in the industry. If any cartridge is found to be defective, Stellar offers an entire replacement box for free, which means you can have peace of mind and confidence in your tools. This commitment to quality eliminates money wasted on damaged needles, ensuring that every cartridge you use performs at its best.
For fine line work, colour packing, whip-shading, or any bold technique, these cartridges will exceed expectations. Stellar's cutting-edge design eliminates needle wobbling with precise assembly tolerances, making them ideal for precision work. Artists can also quickly identify their preferred needle size and configuration thanks to the colour-coded system on both the cartridges and their packaging, allowing for easy and quick access during sessions.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, Stellar 2.0 Cartridges offer an upgrade to your tattoo tools that helps improve your workflow and results, all while maintaining a focus on quality, precision, and reliability.
Stellar 2.0 Cartridges are available in a huge range of configurations, taper lengths and needle sizes, including XXL Magnums and the modern Whipshading Stipple Magnum.
Vertix Cartridges
Darklab’s Vertix cartridges are engineered for precision and performance, featuring transparent tips for easy ink flow observation and needle adjustments. The unique internal design ensures excellent ink saturation, reducing the need for frequent dipping, while dual side vents minimise spray and allow for better rinsing of the needles to prevent ink mixing during shade changes. A low-tension membrane prevents ink backflow and reduces stress on your machine’s motor.
Crafted with Japanese surgical steel, Vertix needles are rigorously tested through automated and manual quality control. Designed by Darklab, sister brands to FK Irons and Spektra, these cartridges offer reliable, high-performance tools for professional tattoo artists.
You can pick up Vertix cartridges in a wide variety of configurations and needle sizes, including Sample Boxes, Bugpin sizes and Super Tight Round Liners.
Cheyenne Capillary Cartridges
Cheyenne cartridges are some of the best and most widely-used in the tattooing industry and now the German manufacturer has taken the evolution of its needle cartridges one step further.
Introducing the Cheyenne Capillary Cartridges, have all the qualities that you have come to expect from Cheyenne, while offering tattoo artists a new and improved working experience.
Inside the tip of the cartridge are capillaries with ink reservoirs, which allow these Cheyenne cartridges to absorb and hold more tattoo ink than conventional cartridges. The result is an ink flow that lasts up to 10 times longer than usual before needing to be dipped into your ink cap.
The Cheyenne Capillary Cartridges ensure that tattoo ink is evenly distributed on all individual needles, even in large magnum configurations. This ensures better tattooing results and less trauma to the skin, as surfaces are filled consistently, reliably and more quickly.
Cheyenne’s Capillary Cartridges are available to order in the following configurations: Liner, Shader, Magnum, Soft-Edge Magnum, Open Liner, and Power Liner.
Cheyenne Clear Craft Cartridges
The Cheyenne Clear Craft Cartridges have been updated by the brand to now feature a colourless, transparent housing for a clearer view of the ink flow within.
In addition, Cheyenne has slightly adapted the shape of its Clear Craft Cartridges with grooves and a sleeker shape to support handling when changing cartridges and during tattooing.
What sets the Cheyenne Clear Crafts apart from other needle cartridges is the simplified design. The tips are made from a single mould of medical-grade plastic and are designed to withstand the continuous movement of the needles, ensuring that they will not break up and release small bits of plastic into your client's skin.
Cheyenne’s Clear Craft Cartridges also feature an internal safety membrane that will protect your machine and client by stopping any fluids moving up and down the tip.
The Clear Craft Cartridges are compatible with cartridge grips and machines that accept Cheyenne-type needle cartridges and come in one of four configurations: Liner, Shader, Magnum, and Soft-Edge Magnum.
KWADRON Cartridges
KWADRON has established a reputation for manufacturing some of the best cartridges around, with many of the world's finest tattoo artists using them for their work.
All cartridges from KWADRON feature razor-sharp, flexible needles that are all grouped together with the highest possible precision.
KWADRON cartridges also feature a needle stabilising system, which ensures optimal performance of your needles.
The tips of the KWADRON cartridges are made from a medical-grade plastic to ensure minimal friction and keep your needles sharper for longer.
We stock various types of KWADRON cartridges, including Round Liners, Round Shaders, Magnums, Soft-Edge Magnums, and Flats. Make sure to also check out the KWADRON Sublime Magnum Cartridges, which feature a new system that allows the needles within to glide flat against the base of the tip, meaning that they do not twist or bend during tattooing.
KWADRON Combat Magnum Cartridges
The Combat Magnum range from KWADRON in collaboration with world-class tattoo artist Kamil Mocet is a selection of high-quality, super wide tattoo cartridges.
The KWADRON Combat Magnum tattoo cartridges are built for strength, durability and efficiency and are the perfect choice for shading large areas and blackout work.
Tattoo artists can take their pick from these long taper Magnums or Soft Edge Magnums with 39 or 49 needles, whichever they prefer!
Magic Moon Cartridges
Magic Moon is renowned as one of the best producers of tattoo cartridges around, with artists around the world using its products.
All Magic Moon cartridges go through rigorous quality control checks during and after the manufacturing process, resulting in incredibly reliable tattoo needles and cartridges which are consistently produced to the highest professional standards.
It doesn’t matter what style you work with, as we stock a large variety of configurations, tapers and sizes of Magic Moon cartridges! Configurations include Round Liners, Diamond Liners, Straight Round Liners, One Off Liners, Round Shaders, Magnums, and Soft-Edge Magnums.
If you’re using Magic Moon cartridges, make sure to check out the Magic Moon TipGrips, which simply slide over your cartridge to extend the grip. This provides a smoother transition from grip to cartridge, so you can hold your tattoo machine much closer to the cartridge for more control over your needles.
EMALLA Eliot Cartridges
EMALLA Eliot needle cartridges are crafted with precision, using high-quality imported Japanese stainless steel needles securely held together with lead-free soldering. These needles are encased in a durable, medical-grade polycarbonate shell, designed to withstand the demands of professional tattooing.
The large ink storage capacity of the cartridges allows for longer sessions without the need for constant refilling, while the shape of the shell ensures a smooth and consistent ink discharge.
The stability of the needles is enhanced by uniquely designed cartridge tips that hold the needles firmly in place, paired with a cross-sectioned drive bar for added support. Additionally, a three-layer membrane system prevents ink and blood backflow, ensuring consistent needle movement and a cleaner, safer tattooing experience.
All together, these features make EMALLA Eliot cartridges a solid choice for artists seeking precision and efficiency in their work!
Cheyenne Safety Cartridges
Cheyenne Safety cartridges are some of the best and most recognisable tattoo cartridges in the industry, offering artists a quickly interchangeable system that makes their life easier.
The Cheyenne Safety cartridges are completely sterile and contain a membrane that prevents any ink or bodily fluids coming into contact with your tattoo machine.
These needle cartridges provide clean and precise punctures that are easy on the skin and are great for a range of styles.
We offer Cheyenne Safety cartridges in six configurations: Liner, Power Liner, Shader, Magnum, Soft-Edge Magnum, and Flat, and can be purchased in boxes of 10 or 20 cartridges.
Bishop Da Vinci V2 Cartridges
The Bishop Da Vinci V2 needle cartridges signify a leap forward in tattoo needle technology.
Crafted through the collaborative efforts of seasoned artists Carlos Torres and Franco Vescovi, boasting a combined industry experience of 50 years, these second-generation premium tattoo cartridges from Bishop have been meticulously engineered for improved ink flow and precision.
Constructed from 304 medical-grade stainless steel and featuring a custom plastic moulded body, the Bishop Da Vinci V2 cartridges are designed to prevent needle movement, ensuring stability during tattooing. In addition, a vent hole in the body has been added for seamless ink flow without the risk of spitting.
Revolution Cartridges
Piranha’s Revolution Needle Cartridges offer a high-performance, reliable solution for tattoo artists, with a broad selection of needle sizes, diameters, and configurations to suit various tattooing techniques. Designed with an ergonomic body resembling a brush, these cartridges ensure a comfortable and intuitive grip, allowing for a smoother tattooing experience.
The anti-slip sides enhance the grip, making it easy to add or remove the cartridge from your machine with minimal effort. Inside the cartridge, strategically placed grooves and recesses improve pigment retention, while the elongated tip provides superior precision for detailed work. The ultra-thin profile of the cartridge tip reduces friction and skin discomfort, while also allowing the artist to clearly see the level of pigment.
For added convenience, the Revolution Needles feature a durable, single-piece shell for enhanced stability, and each cartridge is equipped with a coloured O-ring to quickly identify its configuration. The purple cartridge, with a 70% opacity, stands out on your workstation while offering excellent visibility of the needle tip for greater control!
Dragonhawk Mast Pro Cartridges
Mast Pro Tattoo Cartridges from Dragonhawk are precision-engineered to address the common challenges faced during tattooing, providing a smoother experience for both the artist and client. Constructed from polished 304L stainless steel, these needles are housed in a durable polycarbonate cartridge head, offering excellent visibility of ink flow for improved control.
The cartridges feature uniquely designed tips with right angles, reducing any distortion caused by curved plastic. With a needle stabiliser and narrow tip opening, these cartridges minimise unwanted needle movement, while a sturdy membrane prevents ink backflow, ensuring sanitary results and tidy results.
The transparent purple cartridge design makes it easy to identify, and its versatile construction makes it suitable for various tattoo styles and techniques. Mast Pro Tattoo Cartridges are a reliable choice for artists seeking precision and comfort in their work.
