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jeffo · Tattoo lover Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

whats up guys. im new to the tattooing world. i bought Hildbrandt tattoo machine, their website is:
tattoomachineequipment.com/Tattoo%20Kit.htm
my question is what do you think the diffrence between this machine and mickey sharpz machines are? if i was going to buy a sharpz, i would probly buy a hybred, liner and shader in one, 225$... and what about the power supply? would the one i have from ebay kit work with the sharpz? and is there some way i could buy a sharpz machine without owning a tattoo shop? i just need something that would be good to move from grapefruits and synthetic skin to my legs..
thanks guys
Jeff O

porky p · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject:

just work with the one you got for now and get used to it, i spent over £200 on a special edition machine and it broke halfway through its first tattoo, the saying 'you get what you pay for' isnt always true

jeffo · Tattoo lover Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

thanks bro, mine just dont seem like it runs as snmooth as it should. i cant get a real nice solid line and im fighting with it to shade the way i want it to. maby it is how i have it set up but im pretty sure i got the settings right. maby its just the shitty ass ink i got. i ordered some KURO SUMI wash and outline. ANOTHER question. will i be able to notice the diffrence between KURO SUMI and a ebay knockoff

website:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290176720236&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=019

porky p · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject:

[quote="jeffo"]ANOTHER question. will i be able to notice the diffrence between KURO SUMI and a ebay knockoff

website:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290176720236&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=019[/quote]

i never knew people bought grey wash ready made...

how thick is it ? i've bought a few different type inks from ebay and found some really shite, they like water and dont take at all

jeffo · Tattoo lover Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

the liner is thick as hell, and the wash is like water, i cant wait to get my new KURO SUMI wash and outline ink...

tattoopony · Tattoo lover Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 27

Well you do get what you pay for. And Micky sharpz makes some great machines. Most of my machines are from them. Also, those of you who think the hybrid is a dual task machine you are wrong. Not completely wrong but in order to switch back and forth you'd have to know what you're doing and there's springs and air and point gap adjustments that must be made. Hybrids are great machines tho, I usually set them up as shaders or colorers. I find that they are also good for beginners.

Garyzda1 · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:05 am Post subject:

I have a couple of the Hildbrandt machines and I don't reall like them a whole lot, but they do work. I too have Micky Sharpz, Paul Rogers and Little Vic's(Not very well known at all.)

Sadly, tattoo machines are one of those things that really do get what you pay for.

A freind of mine is now only using Neuma machines and I'm kind of thinking of making the change also.

ink king · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

Micky Sharpz machines should almost last you a life time if looked after properly had an old one given to me in my first year of tattooing it was about 5 or 6 years old when I got it and I used for about another 2 before swaping it for a tattoo, something I really regret now ( not the tattoo I just wish I still had my machine )

tattoopony · Tattoo lover Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 27

Mickysharpz is the best. Its like the machine chooses the owner. I could never get rid of mines. Its like after you get her tuned the way you like, she becomes an extension of your hand. When you guys get more experienced you'll realize the importance to have a machine that provides feedback. Then you'll be able to focus on the art and not have to worry about scarring anyone. So if you find a machine that you like, hold onto it.

Garyzda1 · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject:

I couldn't agree with you more on this tattoopony. I was fortunate enough to get one of the limited edition bronze cast microdial liners. I got machine #2344 out of a run of 2500. I'm happy with it and sometimes just sit and stare at it.

I love this liner. Very Happy

ink king · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:22 am Post subject:

[quote="tattoopony" she becomes an extension of your hand. .[/quote] thats why I miss that machine soooooooo much havent found nothing eles like it