{"title":"Specialty Cartridges","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kwadron-cartridges-sublime","title":"Kwadron Cartridges - Sublime","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eKwadron Sublime cartridges are the fine-line and single-needle specialist configuration in the Kwadron lineup — the #10 (0.30mm) diameter gauge built for the smallest, most precise needle work: single-needle portraits, hair-stroke detail, micro-realism, and any technique where the finest possible line is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy needle diameter matters for fine-line work. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe standard gauge for everyday tattooing is #12 (0.35mm). Kwadron's Sublime uses #10 (0.30mm) — a smaller needle diameter that deposits ink with a finer, softer hit. On skin, this means finer lines, softer shading passes, and less trauma on the most delicate areas (face, fingers, ribcage, collar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eArtists doing single-needle work or micro-realism generally prefer #10 configurations for the control it gives on the finest details — the needle takes up less space in the skin per pass, which is what allows true hair-strand-level line precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKwadron build quality underneath. \u003c\/strong\u003eSame Polish-made surgical steel, same needle stabilization system, same anti-backflow membrane as across the Kwadron range. The Sublime configuration puts those tolerances to work on the finest gauge Kwadron offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSingle-needle lining and portraiture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMicro-realism and micro-botanical tattoos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHair-stroke and fine-line detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDelicate anatomy (face, hands, fingers, collar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eArtists working in fine-line and minimalist styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGauge: #10 (0.30mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCount: 20 per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMembrane: Safety Cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild: Kwadron needle stabilization system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible: Universal Cheyenne-type grip system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kwadron","offers":[{"title":"SUBLIME 30\/7SEMLT #10 7 Soft Edge Magnum L-Taper","offer_id":42858166288640,"sku":"CK363-7","price":39.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SUBLIME 30\/9SEMLT #10 9 Soft Edge Magnum L-Taper","offer_id":42858166321408,"sku":"CK363-9","price":42.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SUBLIME 30\/11SEMLT #10 11  Soft Edge Magnum L-Taper","offer_id":42858166354176,"sku":"CK363-11","price":42.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SUBLIME 30\/13SEMLT #10 13  Soft Edge Magnum L-Taper","offer_id":42858166386944,"sku":"CK363-13","price":46.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SUBLIME 30\/15SEMLT #10 15 Soft Edge Magnum L-Taper","offer_id":42858166419712,"sku":"CK363-15","price":46.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SUBLIME 35\/9MGLT #12 9 Magnum L-Taper","offer_id":43268521754880,"sku":"CK563-9","price":42.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/2268\/1402\/files\/kwadron-cartridge-system-sublime-030mm-sem-soft-edge-magnum-1pc.webp?v=1741032981"},{"product_id":"kwadron-cartridges-flat","title":"Kwadron Cartridges - Flat","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eKwadron Flat cartridges are the flat shader configuration — needles arranged in a straight, even row for hard-edged coverage work. A different tool from the curved magnums and soft-edge magnums in the Kwadron lineup: where those produce naturally soft, blended edges, Flat cartridges deliver defined, crisp saturation across the full needle row per pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen flat configuration is the right choice. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe straight needle row means the full group contacts the skin evenly, which produces consistent coverage with a hard, clean edge on both sides of every pass. This is intentional for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTraditional and neo-traditional hard fills — no unintentional gradient bleed on the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlackwork solid fills and coverage — fast, even saturation on large dark areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGeometric tattooing where edge definition is part of the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIllustrative and graphic styles where you want ink to sit in a defined area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCover-up work where complete, dense coverage is the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat vs Magnum vs Soft Edge Magnum. \u003c\/strong\u003eThese three configurations all cover large areas, but with different edge behaviour:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardest, most defined edge, fastest coverage, no blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnum\u003c\/strong\u003e — slightly more ink spread than flat, still hard-edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Edge Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e — curved arc, natural gradient blending, softest edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild: Kwadron needle stabilization system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMembrane: Safety anti-backflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCount: 20 per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible: Universal Cheyenne-type grip system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Made in Poland, surgical steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kwadron","offers":[{"title":"35\/5FLLT #12 5 Flat L-Taper","offer_id":43039265915136,"sku":"CK580-5","price":39.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35\/7FLLT #12 7 Flat L-Taper","offer_id":43039265947904,"sku":"CK580-7","price":39.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35\/9FLLT #12 9 Flat L-Taper","offer_id":43039265980672,"sku":"CK580-9","price":43.35,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35\/11FLLT #12 11 Flat L-Taper","offer_id":43039266013440,"sku":"CK580-11","price":43.35,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35\/13FLLT #12 13 Flat L-Taper","offer_id":43039266046208,"sku":"CK580-13","price":48.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35\/15FLLT #12 15 Flat L-Taper","offer_id":43039266078976,"sku":"CK580-15","price":48.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/2268\/1402\/files\/kwadron-cartridge-system-035mm-fl-flat-1pc.webp?v=1741032945"},{"product_id":"kwadron-cartridges-whip-shading","title":"Kwadron Cartridges - Whip Shading","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eKwadron Whip Shading cartridges are a specialty configuration built for artists who use the whip shading technique — the fast, sweeping needle motion that creates the soft, feathered gradient blends characteristic of Japanese-influenced black-and-grey work, watercolour tattooing, and loose illustrative shading styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat whip shading is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhip shading is a technique where the artist moves the machine in a rapid sweeping arc rather than a steady straight pass. The motion naturally creates gradients that fade from dense to light across the stroke — lighter at the edge of the whip, denser at the base. The result is a softer, more organic-looking gradient than you can achieve with standard shading passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this cartridge suited to whip shading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStandard SEM or Round Shader cartridges work for whip shading, but the Kwadron Whip Shading configuration is engineered with the specific needle arrangement and taper that responds best to the technique's mechanics — optimal ink delivery during the fast sweeping motion, consistent soft edge on the fade-out, and reliable membrane performance across high-frequency passes on large areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJapanese-influenced black-and-grey with soft gradient backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWatercolour and loose illustrative tattooing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLarge background shading areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eArtists whose primary shading technique is whip or sweeping motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCount: 20 per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMembrane: Kwadron anti-backflow safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild: Kwadron needle stabilization system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Made in Poland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible: Universal Cheyenne-type system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter:  12 Gauge - 0.35mm, 10 Gauge - 0.30mm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kwadron","offers":[{"title":"30\/5RLLTX3 #10 Whip Shading L-Taper","offer_id":46740973715712,"sku":"CK351-5-3","price":50.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30\/5RLLTX5 #10 Whip Shading L-Taper","offer_id":46740976435456,"sku":"CK351-5-5","price":50.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35\/5RLLTX3 #12 Whip Shading L-Taper","offer_id":46740976468224,"sku":"CK551-5-3","price":50.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35\/5RLLTX5 #12 Whip Shading L-Taper","offer_id":46740976500992,"sku":"CK551-5-5","price":50.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/2268\/1402\/files\/kwadron-cartridge-system-030-mm-305rlltx3-whip-shading-1pc_2.jpg?v=1749837100"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mapletattoosupply.com\/collections\/specialty-cartridges.oembed","provider":"Maple Tattoo Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}