What brand of tattoo cartridges should I buy?

Which Tattoo Cartridge Brand Should I Buy?

Choosing the right tattoo cartridges largely depends on your personal preferences and the type of machine you’re using.

Nowadays, most cartridges are compatible with the majority of cartridge-based tattoo machines.
However, compatibility issues can still arise with some permanent makeup (PMU) machines, as a few models still use specialized cartridges that aren’t compatible with standard tattoo cartridges.


Most Popular and Best-Selling Cartridge Brands on Our Webshop (www.protetovani.cz):

  • Vladkos Cartridges

  • Vladkos Candy

  • Vladkos Cristal Lake

  • Elite III

  • Kwadron

These brands are the top choices among our customers due to their quality, reliability, and affordability.


Why Choose a Machine That Supports Standard Cartridges?

  1. Wide Variety and Easy Availability:

    • There are dozens of cartridge manufacturers and hundreds of configurations (we stock over 28 different brands).

    • This gives you the freedom to experiment with different needle groupings and brands without limitations.

  2. Better Quality at Lower Prices:

    • Standard cartridges (like Vladkos, Elite, Kwadron) offer high quality at reasonable prices.

    • You avoid getting locked into expensive, specialized cartridges designed for specific PMU machines.


Be Cautious with PMU Machines

We recommend avoiding non-standard machines often sold at PMU training courses, which:

  • Tend to be overpriced.

  • Use unique cartridge systems that are expensive and hard to find.

  • Are difficult to service or get replacement parts for.

Always choose a machine that supports standard cartridges—this will make it much easier to source your supplies and maintain your equipment.


Still unsure which cartridges are best for your machine or tattooing style?
Feel free to contact us at www.protetovani.cz or give us a call—we’re happy to help you choose the right cartridges and machines for your needs!