{"id":10615,"date":"2023-07-07T20:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T01:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/?page_id=10615"},"modified":"2023-07-14T07:57:19","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T12:57:19","slug":"tattoo-pen-vs-tattoo-gun-heres-how-tattoo-pens-and-guns-compare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/tattoo-pen-vs-tattoo-gun\/","title":{"rendered":"Tattoo Pen vs. Tattoo Gun (machine): Here&#8217;s How They Compare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--\u2013googleoff: index\u2013-->\r\n<p style=\"background-color: rgb(237, 242, 247); text-align: left; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions on qualifying purchases <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/amazon-affiliate-disclaimer\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">(at no extra cost to you)<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!--\u2013googleon: index\u2013-->\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s probably a debate going on in your head right now about the relative merits of tattoo pen vs tattoo gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, this term is thrown around a lot when talking about tattoo machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But are they the same or different? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s okay to assume that they&#8217;re interchangeable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, what people refer to as a gun or a pen is essentially a machine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we have a closer look, they can&#8217;t be any more different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/machine\/best-tattoo-guns\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6558\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tattoo guns<\/a> are what you&#8217;d call tattoo machines that usually rely on coils to exert force to drive the needle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tattoo pens, on the other hand, use an electric motor to carry out the same work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will explain both in more detail so that you can see the key differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-kits-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tattoo Kits for Beginners<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-kits-for-professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tattoo Kits for Professional<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-machine-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Tattoo Machine Brands<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-guns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tattoo Guns for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7717dc-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7717dc-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7717dc-29\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7717dc-29 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7717dc-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7717dc-29\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_7717dc-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7717dc-29\">The Difference Between a Tattoo Pen and a Tattoo Gun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you remember, try to associate tattoo pens with rotary machines. Isn&#8217;t that obvious? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-of-tattoo-pen-vs-tattoo-gun.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo pen vs tattoo gun\" class=\"wp-image-10613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-of-tattoo-pen-vs-tattoo-gun.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-of-tattoo-pen-vs-tattoo-gun-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-of-tattoo-pen-vs-tattoo-gun-770x403.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The type that usually takes the shape of a pen is the rotary one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, coil tattoos have two distinct barrels which house the wrap coils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also feature an armature bar to move needle groupings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An electric current flowing through the coils plays a role in the formation and collapse of a circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these steps are repeated in a cyclical fashion, which explains the bar&#8217;s tapping movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of appearance, rotary and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/machine\/best-coil-tattoo-machines\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6505\">coil <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/machine\/best-coil-tattoo-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6505\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tattoo <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/machine\/best-coil-tattoo-machines\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6505\">machines<\/a> are easy to differentiate from each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rotary tattoo pens look sleek because the core components are tucked inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a class=\"amalinkspro-img-link apilink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06W2LD8FG?tag=strato02-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-alp-asin=\"B06W2LD8FG\"><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-VupA4jFL._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"382\" alt=\"Rogue Pen Rotary Tattoo Machine (BLUE)\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A Tatttoo Pen &#8211; image credit: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rogue-Rotary-Tattoo-Machine-BLUE\/dp\/B06W2LD8FG?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=strato02-20&amp;linkId=415ad574c277410fd9c190e4864b03f5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amazon.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The part that protrudes the most is the needle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, parts that make up a coil machine like the spring, contact screw, tube clamp, and binding post can be seen without the need for further disassembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/types-of-tattoo-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of Tattoo Machines<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-pen-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tattoo Pen Machines<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-rotary-tattoo-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotary Tattoo Machines<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-coil-tattoo-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coil Tattoo Machines<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-liner-tattoo-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liner Tattoo Machines<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-power-supply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tattoo Power Supply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_27c52a-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_27c52a-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_27c52a-62\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_27c52a-62 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_27c52a-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_27c52a-62\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_27c52a-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_27c52a-62\">Tattoo Pen versus Tattoo Gun: Choosing The Right One for You<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bf760b-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bf760b-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bf760b-4b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bf760b-4b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bf760b-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bf760b-4b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_bf760b-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bf760b-4b\">1. Noise level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With everything set up, coil machines or guns are destined to be louder than their rotary counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s not necessarily a bad thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it can be agitating, the buzzing sound conjures an authentic tattooing experience as it&#8217;s quite synonymous with tattoo shops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New devices are invented to give coil machines a run for their money, but they don&#8217;t suddenly fall out of favor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional artists still use them for nostalgia or to benefit from astounding performances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/machine\/best-rotary-tattoo-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6526\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rotary tattoo machines<\/a>, they do excel at staying quiet during use. If it&#8217;s a deal-breaker for you, then opt for this model instead.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e9fe8-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e9fe8-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6e9fe8-2a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e9fe8-2a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e9fe8-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6e9fe8-2a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_6e9fe8-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6e9fe8-2a\">2. Versatility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rotary tattoo machines are multipurpose tattooing devices, meaning that they can handle both shading and lining simultaneously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coil tattoo machines aren&#8217;t made for that kind of flexibility, so it&#8217;s clear which one collects an extra point here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A coil machine is either a liner or a shader since it can only execute one task. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, having one is not an option because they are equally important for professional tattoo service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can overcome the issue by buying a kit that contains several units with different functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may also include a color packer that has its own build.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6dd2cb-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6dd2cb-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6dd2cb-da\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6dd2cb-da mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6dd2cb-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6dd2cb-da\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_6dd2cb-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6dd2cb-da\">3. Ease of use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coil tattoo machines require more skill to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s something called tuning, which affects how they perform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to adjust it accordingly will adversely affect the quality of your work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a class=\"amalinkspro-img-link apilink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00B1WMX38?tag=strato02-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-alp-asin=\"B00B1WMX38\"><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/412cjyfbbZL._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"472\" width=\"497\" alt=\"WAIKIZAISHI Shader Series Dual 11-Wrap Coil JAPANESE Shogun Series Tattoo Machine\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A Tattoo Gun &#8211; image credit: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WAIKIZAISHI-11-Wrap-JAPANESE-Shogun-Machine\/dp\/B00B1WMX38?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=strato02-20&amp;linkId=5c770b54b08f0f2f12e0fd5368e2c954&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amazon.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For beginners who are cautious about making mistakes, rotary machines are an awesome choice. They&#8217;re more straightforward in operation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the cumbrousness that comes with coil units isn&#8217;t an excuse to avoid them like the plague. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, being a professional tattooist means you need to know the different types of machines and their basic principles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So even if you start out with rotary pens, you probably need to get hold of coil ones sooner or later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you can explain to clients if they have questions regarding these powerful machines.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c92a18-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c92a18-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c92a18-b6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c92a18-b6 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c92a18-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c92a18-b6\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_c92a18-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c92a18-b6\">4. Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t gloss over the fact that coil machines deliver remarkable performance despite the rather choppy movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes them ideal for larger needle groupings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the ample power may also lead to more trauma, which prolongs the recovery process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you can&#8217;t win everything. Be it a coil or a rotary machine, they both have strengths and weaknesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit that coil machines have to offer is they are excellent for drawing intricate lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then again, more knowledge and effort go into that, so familiarize yourself with these machines before you gain maximum advantage from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-white-tattoo-inks\/\">Best White Tattoo Inks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-ink-brands\/\">Best Tattoo Ink Brands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-color-tattoo-inks\/\">Best Color Tattoo Inks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any more concerns or questions, here are a few commonly asked questions:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_05f396-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_05f396-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_05f396-8a\"]{font-size:30px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_05f396-8a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_05f396-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_05f396-8a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_05f396-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_05f396-8a\">Can you tattoo with a tattoo pen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, that&#8217;s exactly why they were brought into existence in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put simply, a tattoo pen is a pen-shaped machine for tattooing. So yes, you can use one to draw a tattoo.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_207381-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_207381-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_207381-a8\"]{font-size:30px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_207381-a8 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_207381-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_207381-a8\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_207381-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_207381-a8\">Are pen tattoo machines good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, without a shadow of a doubt. Tattoo pens are quieter, more lightweight, and easier to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you look for such features in a machine, then they&#8217;re definitely valued for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a class=\"amalinkspro-img-link apilink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07LD2Y5JB?tag=strato02-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-alp-asin=\"B07LD2Y5JB\"><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61-UoyAsGrL._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"472\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Kwadron Equaliser Proton Rotary Pen Tattoo Machine\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Example of a Tattoo Pen &#8211; image credit: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kwadron-Equaliser-Proton-Rotary-Machine\/dp\/B07LD2Y5JB?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=strato02-20&amp;linkId=ce3f364ee49fae274f0d54591f204e9f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amazon.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1362-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1362-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1a1362-8b\"]{font-size:30px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1362-8b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1362-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1a1362-8b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_1a1362-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1a1362-8b\">Is there anything that a tattoo gun can do that a tattoo pen can\u2019t?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While they have different mechanisms, they&#8217;re designed to carry out the same tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rotary pens handle line and shade work perfectly, so do coil machines, albeit the limited flexibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, whatever you can do with a coil machine, you can do the same with a rotary pen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The way each is constructed has little bearing on the outcome. It has to do more with the artist&#8217;s ability. If it&#8217;s operated by an advanced user, then the result would be great, too.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_828e67-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_828e67-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_828e67-7b\"]{font-size:30px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_828e67-7b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_828e67-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_828e67-7b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_828e67-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_828e67-7b\">Do tattoo pens hurt less than tattoo guns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a subjective matter because there&#8217;s no research done on this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But from people who&#8217;ve shared their stories, tattoo pens inflict less pain compared to coil tattoo machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s assuming all other variables are kept the same because you can&#8217;t draw a comparison when the locations are different.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_72f1f9-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_72f1f9-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_72f1f9-94\"]{font-size:30px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_72f1f9-94 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_72f1f9-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_72f1f9-94\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_72f1f9-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_72f1f9-94\">Is tattoo gun better than a tattoo pen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>None is better or inferior to the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s just say both tattoo guns and pens are amazing in their own right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a class=\"amalinkspro-img-link apilink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08MW8M1MY?tag=strato02-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-alp-asin=\"B08MW8M1MY\"><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/415ForxkuKL._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Dragonhawk Falcon Rotary Tattoo Machine Lightweight Gun 4.0mm Stroke Q812 (Purple-Green)\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Example of a Tattoo Gun &#8211; image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dragonhawk-Falcon-Machine-Lightweight-Purple-Green\/dp\/B08MW8M1MY?dchild=1&amp;keywords=tattoo+machine&amp;qid=1634258062&amp;refinements=p_72%3A1248873011%2Cp_36%3A1253953011&amp;rnid=386662011&amp;s=beauty&amp;sr=1-97&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=strato02-20&amp;linkId=f337567dc6b894b50fd9f647b88450c2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>amazon.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have strong suits, and whatever they lack, they have other things to make up for the shortcomings.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cfb81-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cfb81-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3cfb81-da\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cfb81-da mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cfb81-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3cfb81-da\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_3cfb81-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3cfb81-da\">Wrap up: Tattoo Pen vs Tattoo Gun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you tell the difference between tattoo pen vs. tattoo gun now? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, tattoo pens refer to rotary machines, while guns are used to describe coil machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s still a lot of confusion, as evidenced by how loosely these terms are used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s okay, but with all we&#8217;ve gone over in this article, at least you can identify both types more accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Tattoo Supplies and Equipment Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-trays\/\">Best Tattoo Trays<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-temporary-tattoo-paper\/\">Best Temporary Tattoo Papers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/supplies\/best-tattoo-needles\/\">Best Tattoo Needles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). 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