A rotary machine’s core element is an electric motor, not electromagnetic coils, so rotaries are typically significantly lighter and more comfortable to use than their coil counterparts. This substantially lower heft means that tattoo artists can use rotary to work longer hours while avoiding cramps and reducing the likelihood of errors.

Consequently, rotary machines can be an excellent choice for beginners, amateurs, and inexperienced hobbyists, especially when they want to embark on longer, more ambitious sessions.

However, there is a shortage of low-priced quality rotary tattoo kits for beginners, and that is where this all-purpose kit from Stigma takes the cake.

This starter kit’s centerpiece is a small, portable rotary machine from Stigma that is just the right size for even inexperienced newcomers to handle for extended periods. With a length of 12cm and weighing only 154 grams, this stellar piece from Stigma is the most manageable, lightweight machine you’ve ever seen. The supreme aesthetics and the sleek matte body on this unit is also a big plus.

The tattoo machine packs a 10-watt electric Japanese motor that brings all the power you need for all your tattooing tasks. The motor’s high-end construction means that you can leave it running for hours on end without making the machine overheat.

The machine also features a state-of-the-art gear system that ensures super quiet and reliable operation while outputting a considerable voltage quotient between 9 and 11 volts. Plus, you also get a digital power supply included in the box, with four graduated power modes to help you quickly modify the amount of energy delivered to the machine.

Pair this engine with any needle group (it works with all cartridge types), and you immediately have a liner or shader at the ready.

While the Stigma Complete Rotary Tattoo Kit is not the most extensive option out there for accessories, it does pack a decent amount. You will find 20 assorted cartridges, one practice skin, a pair of gloves, and one tattoo grip bandage in the included carrying case.