Tattooing is one of those things that requires a lot of equipment. Even if you don’t know much about tattooing, you have a clear image of what it looks like; dozens of needles, a tattoo gun, a lot of ink, gloves, a desk or chair, cleaning equipment, and so on. But, if you are knowledgeable in tattooing, or are even a total beginner, you probably already know that each piece of equipment plays an important role in the overall process; thanks to the equipment the tattooing process goes smoothly, comfortable, and safely (also, thanks to the tattoo artist of course).
Now, which part of the equipment can’t a tattoo artist go without? Well, you may have answered this question by either saying ‘tattoo gun’ or ‘tattoo pen’. We’ve all been there; some of us would even add ‘aren’t those the same things?’. But, essentially you’re right; both parts of the equipment are irreplaceable in the tattoo environment.
But, what is the difference between a tattoo gun and a pen, and what exactly are they used for? In the following paragraphs, we’ll explore both the tattoo gun and the pen and explain the main differences. So, without further ado, let’s get started!
