EMALLA Cartridge Needles Comparison

CARTRIDGE SYSTEM

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Explore the EMALLA cartridge needle system and find the right configuration for your tattooing style, technique and workflow.

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MIUXIA PMU

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See the key differences between all six EMALLA cartridge series.

Feature	Eliot	Eliot Pro	Eliot Fineline	EVOL	Eliot Micro PMU	MIUXIA PMU
Series Position	Classic	Professional	Precision	Economic	Precision PMU	Premium PMU
Price	From $25.99	From $27.99	$25.99	From $19.99	From $27.99	$29.99
Needle Material	Japanese Medical-Grade Steel	Japanese Medical-Grade Steel	Medical-Grade Stainless Steel	Medical-Grade Stainless Steel	Surgical Stainless Steel	Surgical Stainless Steel
Membrane Tension	Soft & Flexible	Medium Tension	Optimized Standard	Softer & Responsive	Soft Low-Tension	Balanced Medium-Tension
Best For	Versatility & All-Around Tattooing	Professional Work & Enhanced Control	Fine Line & Precision Detail	Everyday & High-Volume Tattooing	Precision PMU & Fine Detail	Advanced PMU & SMP
Ideal User	Versatile Artists	Professional Artists	Fine Line Artists	Value-Conscious Artists	PMU Artists	PMU Specialists

NEEDLE TYPE GUIDE

UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDLE

Once you know your cartridge series, choose the needle type that best matches your technique and desired result.

RL

Round Liner

Designed for precise lines, clean outlines and fine detail work. The tightly grouped needles create a concentrated ink deposit for controlled, defined linework.

Best For Fine Lines / Outlines / Lettering / Detail Work

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You need crisp, controlled lines or precise detail.

RS

Round Shader

Designed for soft shading, small fills and smooth tonal transitions. The more open needle grouping creates a softer pigment application than a round liner.

Best For Soft Shading / Small Fills / Blending

Choose This When

You need softer shading or controlled pigment work in smaller areas.

MG

Magnum

Designed for efficient shading, color packing and coverage across larger areas. The two-row configuration delivers more pigment across each pass for faster, more even saturation.

Best For Color Packing / Solid Fills / Large-Area Shading

Choose This When

You need efficient coverage, strong saturation or larger-area shading.

CM

Curved Magnum

Designed for smooth shading, blending and gradual transitions. The curved needle edge follows the skin more naturally, helping create softer edges and consistent coverage across curved surfaces.

Best For Smooth Shading / Blending / Realism

Choose This When

You want softer transitions, smooth gradients or shading across curved surfaces.

FL

Flat

A single-row needle configuration designed for defined strokes, controlled fills and applications where a straight needle edge is preferred.

Best For Bold Lines / Geometric Work / Defined Fills

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You need a straight, defined edge or controlled pigment placement.

TX

Textured

Features a textured needle surface that helps retain more pigment, supporting faster and more efficient color delivery and saturation.

Best For Color Packing / High Saturation / Efficient Filling

Choose This When

You want to carry and deposit more pigment efficiently, especially for solid or saturated work.

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THE COLLECTION

MEET THE SIX

Explore the positioning, applications and key characteristics of each EMALLA cartridge series.

SERIES 01 · CLASSIC

Eliot

The Classic All-Rounder

Eliot is EMALLA’s classic cartridge needle series and one of our best-selling collections. With the widest range of configurations in the EMALLA lineup, Eliot gives artists the freedom to choose the right setup for a wide variety of tattooing techniques and styles. Balanced performance, reliable sharpness, and consistent stability make Eliot a versatile choice for everyday tattooing and artists who work across multiple styles.

Best For Versatility / All-Purpose

Primary Styles Lining / Shading / Color Packing

Key Advantage Widest Range

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SERIES 02 · PROFESSIONAL

Eliot Pro

Enhanced Professional Performance

Eliot Pro builds on the proven foundation of Eliot with thoughtful design improvements developed through extensive testing and feedback from tattoo artists worldwide. Color-coded caps, an optimized vent design, a non-slip shell, and a 3.5 mm shorter taper on Magnum and Curved Magnum configurations are designed to make needle identification easier, improve ink flow and grip, and enhance control and color-packing efficiency.

Best For Professional Tattooing

Primary Styles Precision / Shading / Color Packing

Key Advantage Control & Efficiency

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SERIES 03 · PRECISION

Eliot Fineline

Precision Built for Fine Line Work

Eliot Fineline is a specialized cartridge series designed for Fine Line, delicate details, minimalist tattoos, and other precision-focused work. Built on the trusted foundation of Eliot, Fineline combines reliable sharpness and stability with carefully selected configurations optimized for clean lines, controlled needle movement, intricate details, and precise results.

Best For Fine Line / Micro Tattoos

Primary Styles Fine Line / Minimal / Detail

Key Advantage Sharpness & Control

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SERIES 04 · ECONOMIC

EVOL

Reliable Performance with Exceptional Value

EVOL is designed for artists looking for dependable cartridge performance at an accessible price point. It maintains the essential sharpness and stability artists rely on, while practical refinements to the shell and ink reservoir support smooth ink flow and consistent performance for everyday and high-volume tattooing.

Best For Everyday / High-Volume

Primary Styles All-Round / Traditional / Color

Key Advantage Value & Reliability

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SERIES 05 · PRECISION PMU

Eliot Micro PMU

Precision-Focused PMU Performance

Eliot Micro PMU is designed for artists who want greater precision and control in permanent makeup. With internal stabilization, optimized tip geometry, and 35+ configurations, it supports controlled needle movement and consistent pigment implantation across detailed PMU techniques, from brows and eyeliner to lip blush and fine-detail work.

Best For Detailed PMU Work

Primary Styles Brows / Eyeliner / Lip Blush

Key Advantage 35+ Configurations

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SERIES 06 · PREMIUM PMU

MIUXIA PMU

Refined Control for Professional PMU

MIUXIA PMU is designed for artists who demand refined control during professional cosmetic tattooing. Its internal stabilizer helps maintain controlled needle movement, while the V-Tip design helps reduce pigment splash and keeps the working area cleaner and easier to see for precise, detailed procedures.

Best For Precision PMU

Primary Styles Brows / Eyeliner / Cosmetic Tattoo

Key Advantage Stabilizer & V-Tip

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