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In our latest video review, we give our first impressions of two new machines from Cheyenne, the Sol Luna and Sol Terra.

The Sol Luna and Sol Terra will be joining Cheyenne’s Sol range, following on from the acclaimed Sol Nova rotary.

Both the Cheyenne Sol Luna and Sol Terra are high-performance machines that are quieter and vibrate less than conventional machines.

Each of these powerful rotaries is fitted with a brushless DC motor that packs a punch and offers better ink saturation. In addition, the smooth and soft running of the machines allow for a faster healing process.

Both machines have two operating modes, known as HardDrive and SENSIDRIVE. These modes allow you to choose between working at a controlled or regulated speed by altering the motor control.

With the HardDrive function, your machine will run at a controlled speed, with no give and a consistent hard hit.

Turning the SensiSwitch will enable the new SENSIDRIVE function, meaning that the speed of the machine will be adjusted depending on the surface that you’re tattooing. This is due to the motor reacting more sensitively to the resistance of the skin.

The main difference between the two machines is the stroke length. The Sol Luna has a 2.5 mm stroke length, whereas the Sol Terra offers a 4 mm stroke length.

Make sure to watch our video below for more information on the similarities and differences between the Cheyenne Sol Terra and Sol Luna.

Formerly The Skull Workshop Podcast, Tattoo Dogz is a brilliant, in-depth podcast showcasing some of the biggest and best names in tattooing.

Fronted by Jimmy 'Tibs' Davies, Tattoo Dogz delves into the heart of today's tattooing with interviews featuring the likes of Anrijs Straume, Chris Jones, and many more!

Tibs has been working in the tattoo industry since 2009, undertaking roles in management, events and promotion in that time, so you know he’s got the know-how to back up his podcast.

When it comes to his main goal, Tibs has said that he wants “to archive our generation of tattooing on as many platforms as I can,” so the Tattoo Dogz podcast is certainly a big step to achieving that!

Make sure to give their podcast a listen on Podbean or iTunes!

Spanish tattoo artist David Barrera Garcia produces some of the best colour realism that you'll see on the skin! He even once held a Guinness World Record for 'longest tattoo session'!

David’s interest in art started at the age of seven, when he could be found painting walls and trying to learn new techniques from his elders.

Fast forward to 2012 and David opened up his first studio in Spain, marking the beginning of a remarkable rise that has seen him win multiple awards at conventions and even hold a Guinness World Record!

Back in November 2016, David broke the record for ‘longest tattoo session’ when he tattooed his client for a marathon 56 hours at X-Skullz Tattoo studio in Wettingen, Switzerland.

Nowadays, you can find David working at his Art-Tris Tattoo studio in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, as well as at some of the top conventions across Europe.

He hasn’t forgotten the fun of painting walls as a child though, as David still produces incredible spray-painted murals and graffiti – check out his Instagram page to see his latest street art!

Back to tattooing, and David uses various supplies from Killer Ink Tattoo to create his eye-catching colour realism work, including Intenze Tattoo Ink, Musotoku power supplies, Dermalize Pro aftercare, and Anchored Stencil Solution.

To keep up to date with his work, make sure to follow David Barrera on his Facebook and Instagram pages.

From tattoo butters to foam wash, Hustle Butter continues to release game-changing products.

The latest from the Brooklyn hustlers is Hustle Bubbles Deluxe, a revolutionary refined rinse that has burst onto the scene.

Hustle Bubbles Deluxe is everything you love about the original Hustle Butter Deluxe in an anti-microbial skin cleanser.

Use Hustle Bubbles Deluxe as an alternative to green soap thanks to its anti-microbial properties.

Hustle Bubbles Deluxe decreases the bacteria on the skin, while gently cleaning, soothing and nourishing the skin. Use it to keep fresh tattoos and piercings clean during the healing process.

This latest foam wash is easy to apply and doesn’t require diluting before use… simply pump and go!

As with all products from Hustle Butter, Hustle Bubbles Deluxe is all-natural, vegan-friendly, cruelty free and smells incredible!

The release of Hustle Bubbles Deluxe followed the CBD-infused Hustle Butter C.B.D. Luxe and the original Hustle Butter Deluxe tattoo care.

Upon its release, artists loved Hustle Butter C.B.D. Luxe as it was the same tattoo butter that they all knew and loved, but with the added benefit of 500mg of CBD oil for anti-inflammatory properties.

C.B.D. Luxe brings the same benefits as the original Hustle Butter Deluxe, meaning no clogged tubes, no removed stencils, no overworked highlights, and a noticeable reduction in redness and irritation of the skin.

Make sure to check out the full Hustle Butter Deluxe range and let us know which products you are looking forward to using!

You can’t knock the hustle!

At the 2018 Barcelona Tattoo Expo, we took some time out from shooting our main video to film timelapses of Debora Cherrys, Benjamin Laukis, Adrian Hidalgo, Pablo Hernandez, Niorkz, and Julen Muñoz (Mrkpa Tattoo) working on some awesome tattoos in various styles.

Make sure to check them out below!

Debora Cherrys

Spanish neo-traditional queen Debora Cherrys did what she does best at the 2018 Barcelona Tattoo Expo and created another eye-catching neo-trad piece that wowed the crowds.

Benjamin Laukis

As well as winning an award for a separate piece at the 2018 Barcelona Tattoo Convention, Australian tattooist Benjamin Laukis created this realistic sphynx cat on the hand of his client, who was over the moon with it!

Adrian Hidalgo

Incredibly realistic black and grey tattoos are second-nature to Spanish artist Adrian Hidalgo, and the eagle he tattooed at the 2018 Barcelona Tattoo Expo shows off his top talent.

Pablo Hernandez

Black and grey specialist Pablo Hernandez was on-hand at the 2018 Barcelona Tattoo Expo to show the public his crazy good work, and the Spanish tattoo artist did not disappoint with his piece at the convention!

Niorkz

UK tattooist Niorkz is known for his killer script work, so it comes as no surprise that he delivered some sick lettering tattoos at the 2018 Barcelona Tattoo Expo.

Julen Muñoz (Mrkpa Tattoo)

From the same studio as Pablo Hernandez comes Julen Muñoz, aka Mrkpa Tattoo, who tattooed a dope war-themed leg piece at the 2018 Barcelona Tattoo Expo.

Yaiza Rubio is a Spanish tattooist that produces striking realism work in both colour and black and grey.

The award-winning artist has gained many fans over the years with her eye-catching tattoos, usually in colour realism but she also excels in black and grey work.

Yaiza has undertaken guest spots at studios and conventions around Europe throughout her career, most notably in France and her home country of Spain.

She has worked alongside various Killer Ink sponsored artists on her travels, including Thomas Carli-Jarlier while she guested at his Noire Ink studio in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Yaiza was also a resident artist at Ink-In Tattoo Marbella in Spain, home of Killer Ink artists Jose Gonzalez and Adrian Hidalgo.

After launching her own self-titled studio in Murcia, Yaiza can now be found working at Blessed Art Tattoo in Spain’s capital city of Madrid, although you will still see her at guest spots throughout Europe.

To create her realistic tattoos, Yaiza uses various supplies from Killer Ink Tattoo, including World Famous Tattoo Ink.

If you want to check out more of Yaiza Rubio’s work, make sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!

Killer Ink will be attending the 2019 Milano Tattoo Convention between February 8th and 10th.

Milano is one of the most prestigious tattoo conventions in Europe and we can't wait to see you all there!

With over 100 artists attending and a host of exhibitions on show, the Milano Tattoo Convention is one of the highlights of our convention calendar and always makes for a great video!

If you didn't get a chance to go last year, make sure to check out the video we shot there below!

World-renowned for its high-quality, innovative tattoo supplies, Cheyenne Professional Tattoo Equipment raised the bar again last year with the release of the incredible Sol Nova machine.

The Sol Nova followed in the footsteps of well-loved rotaries from Cheyenne like the HAWK Pen, Thunder and Spirit, and offered tattooists a small, light yet powerful addition to their tattooing arsenal.

When compared to the widely-acclaimed Cheyenne HAWK Pen, the Sol Nova boasts more power and softer handling, making it a new favourite of many tattoo artists.

The durable and robust Cheyenne Sol Nova has perfect balance, with its weight shifted to the front, allowing for optimum control and accuracy.

The powerful brushless DC motor within packs a punch, resulting in faster ink saturation. However, its quiet and soft operational mode means that it still manages to remain gentle on the skin, allowing for a faster healing process.

A great all-rounder, Cheyenne’s latest rotary tattoo machine features a 3.5mm stroke and is ideal for precise lining, as well as soft shading.

The furore over the release of the Sol Nova didn’t mean that artists forgot about its predecessor though, as the Cheyenne HAWK Pen still remains one of the best-selling and most loved tattoo machines on the market.

From its inception up until today, artists have loved the control and accuracy offered by the Cheyenne HAWK Pen, along with its quiet running, lower vibration than conventional machines, and ergonomic, marker pen-like shape.

Similarly, you can find countless tattoo artists around the globe using Cheyenne’s earlier models to great effect. The Thunder, Spirit and original HAWK models are still some of the best rotary tattoo machines around today and offer high-quality performance, perfect for a variety of styles.

But that's only the beginning of what we have to offer from Cheyenne as we also stock a wide range of the brand's other equipment, including cartridges, cables, power supplies, and more!

One of the most popular offerings from Cheyenne are its HAWK Safety Cartridges, along with the newer HAWK Craft Cartridges.

Cheyenne HAWK Cartridges were a huge hit when first released as they offered artists a quickly interchangeable system that simply made their lives easier when tattooing.

The ability to change between needle configurations in seconds meant that artists would save time and, therefore, money during tattooing sessions.

After the success of the Safety cartridges, Cheyenne introduced HAWK Craft Cartridges to the world. The Cheyenne HAWK Craft Cartridges have all the qualities you’ve come to expect from the brand, but for a lower cost!

What sets the Craft cartridges aside from the standard HAWK Cartridges is the simplified design – the plastic tips are made from a single mould of medical-grade plastic. The ergonomic design of the cartridges also allows artists to work more closely to the skin.

Under its HAWK umbrella, Cheyenne has also launched various other high-quality tattoo supplies and equipment over the years, including the PU power supplies, a foot switch, and various cables.

You can be sure that each and every piece of equipment from Cheyenne will raise your tattooing level, so make sure to try them for yourself!

So, what is next for Cheyenne Professional Tattoo Equipment? The German brand is expected to add two more machines to their ‘Sol’ rotary range in 2019, so watch this space for further developments!

While at the 2018 London Tattoo Convention, we filmed timelapses of Ralf Nonnweiler, Toni Donaire, Mystik, Matteo Pasqualin, and Lucas Ferreira working on incredible tattoos in a range of styles.

Check them all out below!

Ralf Nonnweiler

German artist Ralf Nonnweiler is known for his incredibly detailed black and grey work and he didn’t disappoint at the 2018 London Tattoo Convention with his tattoo of Star Trek’s Spock giving the middle finger…

Toni Donaire

You may know Toni Donaire from his eye-catching neo-traditional tattoos, so it was only fitting that the Spanish artist created a vibrant neo-trad portrait at the 2018 London Tattoo Convention.

Mystik

Mystik is an Australian tattoo artist that produces some of the best lettering and script in the business. Check out this sick two-day work he did at the 2018 London Tattoo Convention that spans from the back of the head to the upper back!

Matteo Pasqualin

The legendary Italian tattoo artist that is Matteo Pasqualin was at the 2018 London Tattoo Convention wowing the crowds with his ridiculously clean-yet-detailed black and grey work. This time his subject was the psychological thriller TV series, Hannibal.

Lucas Ferreira

Brazilian-born tattoo artist Lucas Ferreira served up yet another stunning neo-traditional piece at the 2018 London Tattoo Convention!

A tattooist for over 15 years, Remigijus 'Remis' Cizauskas is one of the finest artists around and produces masterful black & grey and colour tattoos from his two studios in Lithuania and Ireland.

Originally from Lithuania, Remis is the owner of two self-titled tattoo studios – one in his home city of Kaunas, Lithuania and the other in Ireland’s capital city of Dublin.

Having always enjoyed drawing and painting realistic portraits, Remis is now perhaps best known for tattoo realism, whether it be in colour or black and grey.

In fact, his black and grey realism is revered so much in the tattooing world that he released an instructional DVD on how to tattoo the perfect portrait. If you want to improve your black and grey portraits, make sure to check out the Remis Black & Grey Portrait Tattooing DVD.

Don’t think that it’s only black and grey he specialises in, however, as Remis consistently produces colour work of such a high level that it almost seems to jump right off the skin!

If you love Remis’ work but can’t get to Kaunas or Dublin, he is known for tattooing at various conventions around the world, including the renowned London Tattoo Convention and next month’s Mondial du Tatouage in Paris, France.

Remis uses various supplies from Killer Ink to create his incredible tattoos, including the Cheyenne HAWK Pen, Cheyenne HAWK Cartridges, Intenze Tattoo Ink, Dermalize PRO, INK-EEZE, Immortal Prime, and Stencil Stuff.

To see more of Remis’ tattoos, head on over to his Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages!