Is this my new favorite PEN MACHINE?

Is this my new favorite PEN MACHINE? | Prime Pen FULL Review

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Get the PRIME x Critical Pen Machine Full Set here:
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Are you curious if there’s an affordable yet reliable tattoo machine out there for beginners?
Brandon had a surprise in the mail: the brand-new, yet-to-be-released PRIME x CRITICAL Pen Machines. Join him as he unboxes and gives his first impressions of these machines in real time. Plus, don’t go anywhere - you’ll get to see a live tattoo session where Brandon puts these machines to the test. See for yourself what makes these machines stand out. It’s a must-see for anyone into tattoos, whether you’re just starting out or looking to see what’s new on the market!
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00:00 Introduction - Secret Information
00:58 The Two Machines
01:25 Unboxing the 4.2mm stroke set
01:53 Critical Battery Dock
02:20 Prime Battery
02:47 Prime Plus Cartridges
03:10 The Machine (4.2mm stroke)
03:54 Disposable Sterile Grip
04:40 Prime Tool
05:09 Setting the Machine Up
07:06 Charging Batteries
07:42 Jump Start
08:55 How to Disassemble and Clean it
09:43 Unboxing the 3.5mm stroke set
10:47 More about the machine
11:28 Setting Up for Tattoo
12:42 Live Tattoo
16:23 Final Thoughts

Пікірлер: 98

@bullsheeptattoo 2 ай бұрын

comparing with the bishop wand liner, does it work well?

@FivioJordan 3 ай бұрын

So which one to start with as a beginner the 3 or 4?

@draksonc 2 ай бұрын

this is pretty cool I was looking into the cheyenne unlimited but the price difference is huge, I would say this is a pretty decent starting point for a new tattoo artist to not break the bank right away

@loochgardenstatebugs3737 2 ай бұрын

Heck yeah I’m def saving for one of these

@t3ddyInk23 3 ай бұрын

Can you do a bishop packer vs the 4.2 stroke prime video This would be great for those who can do either

@spitfire155k2 4 ай бұрын

Looks like a great machine for someone that’s just getting into tattooing. I love the idea of a cordless machine, I know you can get used to it but as a beginner I feel like I’m having to manage the power cord on my machine, not a huge deal but if it wasn’t there it’d be even better. Thanks for the review! 👍🏻

@criticaltattoo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. We understand our flagship Torque is priced premium and hits hard so we wanted to come out with something that's geared to apprentices or those wanting to get a feel of a pen without breaking the bank and dealing with the strong torque - pun intended :)

@Tayter98 4 ай бұрын

How can I order those same two that you have ..??? I really love how it worked when you did your tattoo and I’m a newer tattoo artist trying to find a better tattoo pens

@kraaiboy607 2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks a lot, great review! I wanted to buy the Equaliser Neutron wireless PEN V2, is the PRIME x CRITICAL a better deal/quality-build/long-lasting machine in your opinion? Thanks by advance for your feedback! If anyone here use the Equaliser Neutron i'm curious if you have feedbacks.

@user-vd9nb9ld8f Ай бұрын

Does anyone have a suggestion for other disposable grips that would work? In a situation where they are sold out and do not know when they will be restocked

@bollol5141 Ай бұрын

I used Flux, Cheyenne, Stigma spear and Xion and the Prime pen is really cool... it works with a stroke of 3.5. The battery lasts much longer than fk batteries. The machine hits quite hard and has a light give. plus a good price

@slayerfam2 4 ай бұрын

My ambition soldier has disposable grips... and nice price range as well ... love it

@jrvega9559 4 ай бұрын

Hell yeah bro! Ambition makes great machines!

@craignewman8741 3 ай бұрын

Not really, I’ve had three different ambitions fuck up on me. They don’t take wear at all. And maintaining them is literally impossible

@slayerfam2 3 ай бұрын

@craignewman8741 maintain in which way? That's sorta vague because I clean mine every time I use it and put very very thin layers of Vaseline back on the threads and little balls for the click mechanism and literally the smallest little dab of Vaseline where the push rod comes through and use disposable grips so maintenance is a breeze for me .... plus I use pen bags and have been using my ambition for over 4 months now pretty regularly and it still works perfectly just as the day I got it

@crownandglory21 3 ай бұрын

Box needs to be much bigger

@michaelevans481 3 ай бұрын

Ambitions are super easy to work on clean and maintain. Parts are dirt cheap to fix.

@jadeclark1884 3 ай бұрын

Please review the Peak Forge Battery Grip. Its similar to the Inkclaw Pheonix grip

@chrisyurecko6098 13 күн бұрын

After using both machines, do you think the 4.2 model will also be adequate to pack color and shading. Looking for an all around machine that also has disposable grips and decent price. Ive been looking for an adjustable stroke machine, but they either don't have disposable grips, or out of my price range at the moment.

@gizmovw1272 3 ай бұрын

Was looking at getting the wand shader as my dedicated shading machine since I already have the packer, but would this be a worthy competitor to consider?

@Tattooing101 3 ай бұрын

For sure.

@tyrak434 3 ай бұрын

since its basicly the same battery system are the batterys that come with the prime maschine compatible with the bishop power wands and vise versa? just wondering

@MrJordache2106 3 ай бұрын

apparently yes. saw in another video theyre the same as the bishop version battery.

@babyrob0t 3 ай бұрын

Ordered mine yesterday. Gassed!

@Alkyrius 18 күн бұрын

How does it hold up, now youve got it ?

@Joshwillis291 2 ай бұрын

You should try and review the big wasp z1 adjustable stokes.

@maxwellalves3881 2 ай бұрын

Can you compare to bish wand liner?

@tattoobysanto 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video...Thumb UP

@chasittyquevedo2002 2 ай бұрын

@criticaltattoo any chance a bundle with both machines coming out soon? 😢

@zombe96 3 ай бұрын

Hey! the motor is swash drive, I'm glad they have the 1 year warranty but are we feeling its reliable, do they sell backup parts for down the road?

@user-sz7oy1nm1v 3 ай бұрын

critical said their swash drive live as long as their other motors, alot have happened in the last years, i cant remember but the hours they stress tested it was insanely high more than other machines so dont think about it... And no, they probably wont sell backup parts for somethings this cheap, wouldnt be worth it for them.

@Comman6o.Bran6o 3 ай бұрын

Do you prefer cordless? I like that you don't have to worry about the cord but also I feel like the wireless ones might be jumpy and lack power but I'm just a baby 😅. Cheers

@erikkibler3466 3 ай бұрын

Yeah cordless is a game changer

@jadeclark1884 3 ай бұрын

Its up on the Prime site just not for sale yet. Its $400

@jrvega9559 4 ай бұрын

Are they available now? I searched for them when I saw your video. Haven’t came across them yet. Unless it’s something still in production

@diegolazaro9870 3 ай бұрын

They released today you should check again

@ubsandthefloor5690 2 ай бұрын

As a beginner which would you recommend, the 3.5 or the 4.2? And why? What’s the difference?

@Elgueroinks 12 күн бұрын

4.2 the 3.5 is a really soft stroke hood for soft shading and black and grey work. 4.2 would be a good all arounder

@RoytheGent 3 ай бұрын

Can I and should start, I use to had started tattooing , even started on my thigh big ol poly style, I’m looking to start I’m knowledgeable read books practice all the bacterial as well disinfecting. Want to start with wifey and myself really have a passion for it

@moisessanchez7795 3 ай бұрын

Does it pair easily with the critical foot pedal?

@user-sz7oy1nm1v 3 ай бұрын

no, its not a "connect" battery.

@joseestrada395 4 ай бұрын

We want more content ✌️✌️

@hectorsantana3306 3 ай бұрын

Can I use my critical torque battery on it?

@Tattooing101 3 ай бұрын

Yes

@iangarnerlerose 3 ай бұрын

If you change out a cartridge during a tattoo, you 100% have to worry about contaminants getting inside your machine. I’m not sure why tattoo artists don’t think this is a problem. Once you remove a cartridge and put it down on your workstation, you must assume the cartridge stem, and the upper part of the cartridge are contaminated. It concerns me when I here people making excuses like I don’t touch the upper part of the cartridge or I’m careful where I put it down. You simply can’t guarantee you have isolated that part from getting contaminated once it’s removed from the machine and placed anywhere on the workstation.

@Wakapalypze 3 ай бұрын

Excellent point, I’ve never thought about this, I regularly push my plunger bar cartridge to clean my needle. Thanks for the heads up.

@iangarnerlerose 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you reading my comment and actually considering how to tattoo safer now.

@olegbarth928 3 ай бұрын

Thats why i dont use Machines that i cant disassemble and sterilize completely any more. Its Not enough, Just to Change or Clean the grip. The contermination goes deeper and its sad that so many artists doesn't Care.

@olegbarth928 3 ай бұрын

If you remove the return spring on the push bar, you gona get a more solid hit and increase your battery life.

@mountainmanmma 3 ай бұрын

As a beginner should I get the 3.5 or 4.5 stroke

@nonnysbro 2 ай бұрын

4.5 is more suited for most your day to day needs. I use 4.5 stroke for shading as well, but you just don't get a real smooth gradient. The higher the stroke the better it is for lining and color packing. The lower, the softer it will hit for smooth shading.

@Cyn-kq8xs 3 ай бұрын

I can't find a pack of disposable grips for these anywhere. A pack of ten is featured in the website, but it's not actually available for purchase. Can you please give us more info about that?

@Cyn-kq8xs 3 ай бұрын

Never mind, I found out they are releasing in late March 😊.

@theoneonlymusicchannel 8 күн бұрын

nice

@drivenbyvalencia 3 ай бұрын

For someone just beginning which of the two versions would you recommend to get started that would be a more flexible machine?

@jujusirenn 3 ай бұрын

I just bought the 4.2, it's a good middle ground for lining, packing and shading. Much like the Bishop wand packer which people like to use as a universal machine and that's 4.2 as well!

@drivenbyvalencia 3 ай бұрын

@@jujusirenn Thank you appreciate that I was torn between the two ended up impulse buying the 3.5 after reading forums for hours and switching between the two in my cart, lol.

@jujusirenn 3 ай бұрын

@@drivenbyvalenciaHope it works well for you! Mine was just delivered and I can't wait to get it set up after work haha. It all feels really solid and great quality just from unboxing it.

@drivenbyvalencia 3 ай бұрын

@@jujusirenn congrats thank you good luck with your journey.

@Violentdreamz 3 ай бұрын

I don’t see info about it anywhere :/

@Jaarondyer 3 ай бұрын

Honest answer.. it seems like they sent a bunch of KZfaq guys this machine to pump sales, but critical, prime and bishop motor sounds like a winner. Would you say this is an awesome machine? Personally I’m between this or just begging the FK Spectre or Exo or something. I was set on the fk, but I am now leaning towards the 4.2 and the 3.5 of these. Do you think this is a solid setup? Or would you recommend shelling out for the more expensive FK with power bolt? The is for doing these man. I appreciate all you guys do

@Tattooing101 3 ай бұрын

I will always give my opinion on anything I review if they send it or not it doesn’t sway my views on the product that’s why I did a tattoo with it so you can clearly see what you can do with it. I actually really like this machine and wil use it in the future

@gippygap313 3 ай бұрын

Hows the pen prime? you been actually using it this month, 1 month review?

@batsoupgobrrr7639 3 ай бұрын

Torque is crazy expensive and still no disposable grips

@Vvgee_premium 4 ай бұрын

First in the comments from south africa ❤❤

@user-kl1zz6si1b 3 ай бұрын

🔥

@BossMovesOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I imagine this was made to rival the ONE. What are we guessing the price is? I'm guessing about $500 +/- intro price. Then up to $600-650

@Tattooing101 4 ай бұрын

It's not for sale yet but you can check it out - there is a link in the description!

@nfamous2715 3 ай бұрын

599

@angiedodds8794 21 күн бұрын

I’m torn between the 3.5 or 4.2…

@milla3362 4 ай бұрын

i love the disposable tips for starting artists who dont have the money for an autoclave, but i'm concerned for the economical impact. are there instructions how you could correctly recycle them? strikes super dangerous to me because of the blood and tissue fluids. as a tattoo artist i want to make as little waste as possible.

@Tattooing101 4 ай бұрын

Use an autoclave so you don’t need disposable

@Zefir353 3 ай бұрын

Or ultra sonic cleaner. They quite cheap. I got mine profesional grade used for 200$. Just take a bit longer to sterilise

@Inkbyjeremy 4 ай бұрын

Where can I order one of these machines ?

@Tattooing101 4 ай бұрын

I said the companies at the last part of the video and it's in the description.

@adryysykes5994 4 ай бұрын

How much does it cost, and when is the release date?

@Rabbitholeink 3 ай бұрын

They have the prices listed on their company page .. Prime Tattoo Supply under the “products” tab. 🙃

@jadeclark1884 3 ай бұрын

$400

@joshyomega 3 ай бұрын

400 for the pen and one battery, 600 for the set shown in the video.

@georgehocog4721 12 күн бұрын

George hocog

@djs9315 2 ай бұрын

Id love to see yous do a review on the new sunskin pen machine bundle.. about $1000, but comes with the 3ml and 4ml machine and 2 x battery .. Think Tom C Jarlier hadsome involvement, but is poss tgat just means he put his name to it 😂.. anyway, there are zero reviews on it

@abcjena 11 күн бұрын

Jena

@Dready.tattoos 3 ай бұрын

As much as everone talks shit about swash plate drives on chineese machines they seem to be all about this machine. There is No difference. This isnt the first large channel review ive seen promoting this pen. Why? Cause it has critical name on it? To me the critical system is a huge downside cause then your locked into their batteries eco system unless you have RCA adapter. Just my opinion. Still love the content man.

@OscarHernandez-ri9xb 3 ай бұрын

It's nice and all but you can only get your hands on it if you are a licensed artist no beging artist 👎 all sites that offer it is for professional only

@V8laca 3 ай бұрын

They don’t check.

@selfmade323 3 ай бұрын

No one checks bro smh

@Tattooing101 3 ай бұрын

This is incorrect. Kingpin sells to anyone

@ryanbrown8908 3 ай бұрын

Cuz we need way more scratchers

@michaelevans481 3 ай бұрын

So a Chinese machine designed here and sold for a crazy markup. This should go for 100. 130 tops becauae you throw in a over sized box and its designed by a american.😢

@olegbarth928 3 ай бұрын

Thats so true! ❤

@jonathanbaker9486 3 ай бұрын

Everything in this industry is marked up son get used to it 😂

@yungemu3236 2 ай бұрын

Ali baba homie

@marcusambra5484 2 ай бұрын

This machine runs with bishop motor, made in Japan. I think it is reliable machine.

@ivanmendoza8457 2 ай бұрын

By bishop they mean namiki the best japanese motors they are arguably as good as maxon or faulhaber they are quite high torque motors which makes me think this is gonna last ....

@lolitatattoos 2 күн бұрын

Just bought the 4.2 full set based off your recommendation. I'm in Australia, can't find it anywhere here, but let's hope the shipping is reliable lol.🥲Thanks for your review! 🖤