LOTUS needles

 Liners

New Zealand tattoo artist Tomtom set out to make the perfect bar needle, made with the best possible ingredients, by the best possible experts. After a two year journey of development, Tomtom finally had a product that felt like the needles he used to make by hand. Each size was carefully designed to work for expert traditional tattooers, and every single needle is checked for imperfections by a highly trained team. With the highest grade 316L Japanese steel needles, stronger needle bars, 100% lead free solder, you can be certain that every ingredient is the best possible quality, which is what your clients deserve. For the smoothest, blackest lines, the most solid colour, and the smoothest greys, Lotus needles are unmatched around the world.

FL - FINE LINER 

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

  • Finer gauge than classic liners, but retains a similar solder endpoint

  • Same driving power as a classic liner without the added bulk

  • Super sharp, precise lines

  • 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, can double as a round shader

  • The go-to for traditional, bolder line work

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

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SL - STANDARD LINER - AKA - Manawa Tapu Liner

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

  • Slightly tapered solder for increased precision

  • Feels sharper and more accurate than the Classic Liner

  • Produces super solid, clean lines

  • Suitable for any tattooing technique

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

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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 · Polished

  • Finest gauge in the liner range

  • Exceptional, razor-sharp lines

  • Maintains optimal ink flow despite ultra-fine gauge

  • Maximum detail and precision capability

  • Best for: Ultra-fine detail, micro realism, intricate pattern work

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MAGNUMS

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

  • Reliable all-purpose shading needle

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

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CM - CURVED MAGNUM - 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

  • Textured surface improves ink flow

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

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MLT - MAGNUM - LONG TAPER

Gauge: #12 · Size: 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

  • Good for clients with sensitive skin or longer sessions

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

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CMLT - CURVED MAGNUM - LONG TAPER

Gauge: #12 · Size: 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

  • Produces the smoothest, most seamless gradations in the range

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

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