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Swimming Against the Tide: Why We’re Building an Independent Tattoo Supply Company

Swimming Against the Tide: Why We’re Building an Independent Tattoo Supply Company

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson 6 minute read

Features

Traditional Japanese katana and Japanese surgical steel piercing needles share legendary sharpness

Resurrecting the Holy Grail: My Quest to Recreate the Perfect Japanese Surgical Steel Piercing Needles

Ian Bell

Ian Bell 4 minute read

Pro Insights & Innovation

Mobile Tattoo Supply Vans: Why Face-to-Face Still Wins

Mobile Tattoo Supply Vans: Why Face-to-Face Still Wins

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson 8 minute read

Features

David Tevenal Tattoo Cartridges: Why He Chose XACTneedle™

David Tevenal Tattoo Cartridges: Why He Chose XACTneedle™

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson 7 minute read

Announcements

AI for Tattoo Artists: How to Make It Work For You (Not Replace You)

AI for Tattoo Artists: How to Make It Work For You (Not Replace You)

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson 13 minute read

Features | Tips

The Case for Uniform Tattoo Licensing Requirements: Why America Needs Consistent Standards in 2026

The Case for Uniform Tattoo Licensing Requirements: Why America Needs Consistent Standards in 2026

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson 24 minute read

Safety & Standards

Tattoo Licensing Requirements by State: Complete 2026 Guide

Tattoo Licensing Requirements by State: Complete 2026 Guide

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson 12 minute read

Safety & Standards

Field-Tested Tattoo Cartridges: Why Artists Trust XACT in Long Sessions

Field-Tested Tattoo Cartridges: Why Artists Trust XACT in Long Sessions

Tiffer Wright

Tiffer Wright 2 minute read

Pro Insights & Innovation

Needles, Not Noise: Why Tiffer Wright Switched to XACTneedle Cartridges

Needles, Not Noise: Why Tiffer Wright Switched to XACTneedle Cartridges

Tiffer Wright

Tiffer Wright 7 minute read

Announcements | Pro Insights & Innovation

private equity tattoo supplies

Private Equity Tattoo Supplies Takeover: It's Already Here - Here's How to Fight Back

Jason Nochimson

Jason Nochimson 11 minute read

Features