Built Around Real Artist Feedback
Engineered From The Inside Out
Nova Cartridge System is engineered with a focus on internal precision, stability and consistent machine performance.
Every component inside the cartridge is designed to work together as a balanced system rather than separate parts.
From the internal needle stabilizer to the safety membrane and cartridge housing, each element plays a role in maintaining controlled ink flow and needle stability during long tattoo sessions.
• Advanced safety membrane system
• Precision molded cartridge housing
• Stabilized needle bar design
• Controlled ink flow architecture
• Medical-grade stainless steel needles
The result is a cartridge system that delivers predictable performance, improved precision and reliable consistency from the first pass to the final line
Needle Grouping - Slightly Tighter by Design
Our needle groupings are intentionally configured slightly tighter than many standard cartridges on the market.
This adjustment is subtle - but technically significant.
Through artist testing, tighter groupings consistently delivered:
* Cleaner line precision
* More controlled ink flow
* Improved consistency in healed tattoo results
* Reduced needle spread under pressure
This subtle adjustment improves overall precision while maintaining smooth machine performance.
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Round Liner (RL) - X Taper Precision
Designed for extremely sharp outlines and maximum line precision.
The X-Taper configuration allows for ultra-precise needle entry, cleaner lines and refined pigment flow.
This setup is ideal for:
* Fine line tattooing
* Micro realism
* Detailed linework
* High-precision geometric work
The extended X-Taper profile allows artists to achieve crisp linework with improved precision and control.
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Round Shader (RS) - Medium Taper Control
Designed for controlled shading, smooth gradients and balanced pigment flow.
The medium taper configuration allows for stable needle entry and refined pigment distribution, helping artists build smooth tonal transitions with consistent control.
This setup is ideal for:
* Smooth shading
* Black & grey work
* Soft gradient transitions
* Controlled tonal blending
The medium taper profile provides the balance between pigment saturation and control, allowing artists to create soft shading while maintaining structural accuracy in the tattoo
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Round Magnum (RM) - Medium Taper Saturation
Designed for smooth shading, balanced saturation and controlled pigment distribution across larger tattoo areas.
The medium taper configuration allows artists to build smooth blends and consistent saturation while maintaining control during longer passes.
This setup is ideal for:
• Smooth black & grey shading
• Color packing
• Soft blends and gradients
• Larger tattoo areas
Through artist testing, medium taper configurations consistently delivered smoother blends and more controlled saturation for magnum work.
Designed For Stability During Long Sessions
Tattooing demands precision and control over extended periods of time.
Nova Cartridge System is engineered not only for technical precision - but for physical endurance during long tattoo sessions.
The cartridge housing features an integrated finger ledge, designed to improve grip stability, finger positioning and reduce hand fatigue during extended tattoo sessions.
This ergonomic detail provides:
• Better finger positioning
• Increased control under pressure
• Reduced strain during extended work
• Improved comfort over multiple hours
When precision work lasts four, five or six hours, grip stability becomes just as important as needle performance.
Nova is engineered with both in mind.