What you said is absolutely correct...one should always start off with coil and not directly with pen. One really learns a lot.

Excellent review. I actually bought this machine. My first machines were from a tattoo kit and they were coil and they were terrible. A lot of my favorite artists run this machine and that's why I chose it. I knew that people recommended coils for beginners, but I liked the pen's style and every review that I've seen on it were just glowing reviews. I wanted a machine that was capable of doing everything and I really liked the idea of EASE. Taking all of the fiddling around with multiple machines and speeding up the process and simplifying it. This machine is excellent for beginners. This machine is the reason I actually stuck with tattooing and the fact that I love art and I love tattoo's. Those tattoo kits are bullshit and a waste of money. I'm actually saving money now to buy some nice FK irons coils. I just want to learn how to use the coils on some really great machines. Just to see what I like better and to have other options. That being said, you don't actually need more than one machine when you have the Hawk pen since this machine can really do everything. I do find myself sculpting lines with the pen more than single pass. I run for lining around 110 on the Cheyenne power supply and for shading it just depends on the area of the skin and how much I want to saturate. I usually go anywhere from 70-90. If I'm packing in color and going over a specific spot over and over I usually turn it down to 70 or 80 and then basic shading I use 70-90. It really just depends on what effect I want and what part of the body I'm tattooing. I do LOVE this machine and I love how you do not need disposable tubes with this machine either. They do make grips for this now, but I just use bags and cover the entire machine and then put some grip tape on the outside for a better grip.

The evolution of machines has peaked with this one

As a guy that is insanely attached to my Soba Mini Rusto and Big Sleeps liner built by Norm I must say this machine is an incredible single pass liner. Ive read that the Thunder is the lining God of the Cheyenne lineup but I can honestly say that at around 9.5-10V the pen lines incredibly pulling single pass lines. However if you have one of those full 4 appointment days I still use my Sleeps liner just for its speed alone. This video is very accurate and I must give credit to that. You can feel a bog and I had the same concerns mentioned here before buying. Its requires no maintenance and really does it all from soft B&G at 8-8.5v, color packing at 9-9.5 and lining just above or below 10v. Their really is something to be said about that! I only wish I had more options than the black/orange color when I purchased. would have gone silver. If you've been tattooing long enough to understand the way a machine hits and how your stretching hand relays how the machine can tell you exactly how its laying ink down you won't be disappointed with this machine. Tough one to beat. Cheyennes all arounder id say.

I've been tattooing for over 25 years and I wasn't overly impressed with the Cheyenne pens in part that they all have a non adjustable 3.5 mm stroke length which is half way between a perfect liner and a decent shader. You should use a machine with atleast a 4.0 mm stroke length for color packaging. Another problem was the RCA pulled apart because of the way you have to hold it. Now the replacement cords have a 45 degree angle where it plugs into the machine which does eliminate the problem. Most of my main tattoo suppliers completely stopped carrying Cheyenne machines and all the parts for them. I certainly agree that everyone should start with coil machines and I would never totally replace using coil machines with rotarys

I've been using Cheyenne machines since the original hawk. Cheyenne makes amazing machines they just do what they are supposed to do. I currently still use the thunder not very intrigued with a pen style machine but I have tried the pen and there is no difference performance wise between the thunder and pen I just find the thunder is way better for lining. Either way nice vid. Watch some of mine if you'd like.

I said to myself I wanna buy a Cheyenne Hawk let me look for a review....than I said if Jono Smith has a review and likes this pen, I'm gonna buy one....I just ordered one 😎 Thx Jono, you da man!!

Amazing review. For me, it's the best review about cheyenne pen :) I just ordered one after watching your amazing review mate, i couldn't get more satisfied than your review about that pen. i need to confirm, is their any give in the pen ? And what needle protrusion do you recommend for lining, shading and coloring ? As currently i'm using coil machine and i know it's totally different. thanks!

heard a lot of people say this rotary pen is less painful than coil. well i just got a half sleeve done last night with the pen. let me say coil or no coil. they all hurt as fuck! positive side. the dude is right it is quiet. i noticed the power is very consistent. and i noticed he did shading a lot faster than he normally would on a coil. now with that being said another negative i think since it covers really solid, maybe the artist have less room for mistake or coming off track from fatigue.

Thanks for the in depth review!

Good review mate (Y) I'd say the same thing about the cheyenne pen except linning with it, maybe it's because of the stroke is 3.5mm which is not good for me to line with. I use 4mm stroke for linning. In that case thunder is a killer liner. Have you used the new inkjecta flite nano ?

Hi, Jono really good review. Have you think do review about EZ Filter Tattoo Pen?

Hi jono, i have just been using my cheyenne hawk pen which is new but i found an issue with it. It will only run at a minimum of 9 volts. When i go lower the needle wont move up and down. Any tips? Does yours do this too?

been considering tryin this I own the stylus 1H and its so very similar. My questions are in regards to motor life. I love my stylus and use it daily like you say about the pen. The motor has begun to wear out tho over the last few years of heavy daily use. Im wondering how the cheyenne motor compares? I know stylus has the TYPE2 now with a stronger motor. Any long term users had to replace the motor in the pen? also do you hafta have the cheyenne power suppply?

It´s the same thing i was thinking on before buying it, will this pen do single pass lines? Because i had the same issue with all my rotaries (HM, Swashdrive compact, Halos, etc..) you can´t have a single pass line, sometimes they are inconsistent, and for example for lettering i continued using my coils. It´s hands down the best machine on the market, does everything well.

Great review ty sir

What black do u prefer im new to tattooing and i ran out of my dynamic ink.. I want to find better black. Im looking at moms black pearl outlining ink zuper black and kuro sumi outlining ink can these all be used for lining n shading also ? I been using starbrite tribal black not too imprrssed with it

What kind of power cable comes with the pen? does it connect to any power supply right away? and is it A decent length cord?

What voltage works best on the pen for lining and black n grey/color packing? I am having to do 3 passes on mine when lining at 7 volts

How is the machine holding up? Any issues?

Hi Jono, great review. I have one question about your Pen. Is your grip wobbly when a little bit unscrewed? I made a video of my Pen in my channel if you can have a look and give your opinion.

Is it still running?

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