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The Precision Standard: A Guide to the T3RL Tight Round Liner

Kennedy Varney · March 20, 2026

If the T1RL is a surgical needle, the T3RL is the precision brush every artist needs in their drawer. Perfectly balanced for tight script, delicate...

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The Surgical Brush: A Guide to the T1RL Single Needle Cartridge

Kennedy Varney · March 19, 2026

The T1RL - more commonly known as the "Single Needle" - is the ultimate tool for surgical precision. From hyper-realistic textures to tiny, delicat...

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#10 Bugpin Curved/ Flat Magnums (BPCM) Tattoo Cartridges | Maverick Supply Co.

Austin Spencer · March 18, 2026

Precision comes down to the pin. Maverick #10 Bugpin (BP) Cartridges offer a thinner diameter for a softer hit and smoother gradients. Whether you’...

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Flat Closed Magnum (FCM) Tattoo Cartridges | Maverick Supply Co.

Austin Spencer · March 17, 2026

When the job calls for saturated, wall-to-wall color and hard edges, the Flat Closed Magnum (FCM) is your workhorse. Maverick FCMs combine our prec...

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Flat Open Magnum (FOM) Tattoo Cartridges | Maverick Supply Co.

Austin Spencer · March 16, 2026

Don't fly blind when you're packing color. Maverick Flat Open Magnums (FOM) combine our precision-polished #12 needles with an open-tip housing for...

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Curved Closed Magnum (CCM) Tattoo Cartridges | Maverick Supply Co.

Austin Spencer · March 13, 2026

Stability is the secret to a smooth blend. Maverick Curved Closed Magnums (CCM) combine our signature long-taper #12 needles with a closed-tip hous...

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Curved Open Magnum (COM) Tattoo Cartridges | Maverick Supply Co.

Austin Spencer · March 12, 2026

Take the guesswork out of your shading. Maverick Curved Open Magnums (COM) combine our precision-polished #12 needles with an open-tip housing for ...

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Hollow Round Liner (HRL) Tattoo Cartridges | Maverick Supply Co.

Austin Spencer · March 11, 2026

Stop building your lines and start laying them down in one pass. Maverick Hollow Round Liners (HRL) feature a specialized open-center grouping that...

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Tattoo Needle Sizes Explained: 3RL, 5RL, 7RL, Diameters, Tapers, and Cartridge Needle Groupings

Austin Spencer · March 11, 2026

Understanding tattoo needle sizes is essential for every professional tattoo artist. This guide breaks down common configurations like 3RL, 5RL, an...

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Loose Round Liner (LRL) Tattoo Cartridges | Maverick Supply Co.

Austin Spencer · March 10, 2026

Find your unique style by stepping outside the standard setup. Maverick Loose Round Liners (LRL) feature parallel #12 pins that deliver a more natu...

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