Axys Valhalla - After A Year Of Use Review
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- Axys Valhalla - After A Year Of Use Review
I have been using the Axys Valhalla for the last year or so and I wanted to share my thoughts on how this tattoo machine performed. Is the Axys Valhalla good at lining, shading, and color packing? I will go over all of this in this tattoo machine review! I am always excited to try out new tattoo machines, and for me to use the same machine for over a year straight says something.
:05 - Intro
1:14 - Initial thoughts about the Valhalla
1:47 - Specs
2:11 - Noise and Vibration
4:19 - Is it best with a battery or RCA?
5:07 - Is it easy to bag up?
5:29 - Ease of cleaning
5:51 - Intro to what tattooing is it good for / Adjustable Stroke Wheel Explanation
6:14- Is it good for lining?
6:35 - Is it good for color packing and shading?
7:15 - Final Thoughts
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I’ve been researching for a minute and hadn’t decided. You’re video literally answered questions i hadn’t thought of. Thank you. ☺️🙏 subscribed
I can say so much but I hope you understand how much I appreciate you when I say “Thank you for your honesty and being real.” Being a self taught artist. You have definitely been an indirect mentor to me by genuinely being real in an industry that’s hard too have an educator, not easy to find an apprenticeship. So in the mean time your videos have influenced growth into my journey. So again. i say Thank you. 💯🙏🏾
Straight to the point. Thank you for being informative and answering all the basic questions! I want to start tattooing and I’ve been looking at this machine for a bit. Thanks again man!
Great review 👏
Mine is on its way after seeing your video. Always quality videos and hope to see more
I bought this machine from someone i know who got it as a gift , used it a few times on practice skin but decided he was good with what he was using already and i at the time i havent heard much feedback on it so i just made a " gut feeling" call n grabbed it with a critical wireless battery for very cheap and it was the best decision i made on machine purchases thus far. It is a incredible machine. Only other machines i use besides the Valhalla is my dan kubin sidewinder n my vlad seawolf.
Definitely a legendary machine been using since March so many options in a single machine
I am a portrait artist just starting to practice tattoos and I am so thankful for your channel because I've got no idea what tools/needles/ink to use for the quality I'm aiming for! Thank you
Thanks for posting. I can’t wait until I get my machine, going to school for PMU!
Thank you I just ordered the axys valhalla using your code I appreciate you're insite it made me pull the trigger on buying this over all machine.
That’s awesome! Hope you like it !
josh cole make sure it has the new update from axys. I had bought mine ,but it was from an earlier batch in production. So it started making a loud noise. I contacted axys ,and they took care of it. Just FYI. I got it back 8 months ago. I use it at the shop everyday. Definitely my favorite machine
@@tamarabryan5410 how would I find that out
ive been rocking with it for a while and def love it !
Hell yea I would love to have that machine . And would love to learn more about tattooing
Just ordered mine, thanks for the advice 👍🏽
Waiting on this machine to come in, can’t wait!
Do you need a tattoo license to buy this machine?
Thanks so much for making this video!! Solid review man. Now I’m bummed that I missed the convention, so I can’t get an engraved one 😩
I ended up buying 2 of them at first had a real hard time coming from strictly coils to only having this pen not knowing what to run it at what cartridges to use and what not to. Triple my tattoo time what took me 1 1/2 hours was now taking me 3. 3 1/2 hours trying to lay lines to my standards of what a solid crisp line is. Also running the machine way to low of speed and started with a terrible brand of cartridges that just sliced into everything. Tryed 5-6 different brands found a pretty solid consistent brand. But still went back to coils. But I was determined on learning how to utilize it and use it proficiency. Only ran tiny fine lines like small script or if it was near someone’s head so my coils didn’t ring there ears. But every once in a while it would act funky ink wouldn’t flow right could fill the thing up and nothing flowed but figured it was the cartridges and not machine. And sometimes how loud it could get randomly or run weird and not knowing anyone else with one found on eBay with the 1 1/2 grip I was planning on buying anyway. So I got it for a friend and was just gonna switch the grips. Now first thing I did was test it and the one I just got was way more quite then mine. Then just switched out the clean cap on mine first that helped. But with the new one I had problems with the cartridges clicking in. It spit a couple out on me then was really picking n choosing what would make the ink flow from what direction or angle I had the machine try to push it up as hard as I could and twist it in and it would just spin get tighter then to lose again. Adjusting the depth would brutally change the sound how well the ink flowed or change the needle direction. And up until this never had a membrane snap on any cartridge and had 2 in one tattoo. Tryed switching back to the inch grip solved it for the time being. But snapped a membrane again and was baffled. I tryed everytime I adjusted the depth pop the whole thing out and pop it back in so it didn’t twist the needle and membrane worked a little but still wasn’t fully right . Switching the clean cap and the new one then screwing the grip back on I noticed there was some play and wiggle room unless the grip was all the way tight. And after I had both grips off checking how carts were clicking in with just the grip and everything was just fine that way. I changed out the o-rings for the grip got slightly better with the wiggle but still had play. Then hooked it up and ran it wiggled it and there was the loudness and wonky running on both machine. And one says v1 then v1.3 and the v1 was the eBay one. Since it’s a single thread and not the best o rings I put a single layer of sensi wrap around that thread cut it so there was no kinda interference with the plunger. And since I didn’t have threading tape on hand. It snugged up the grip so no more wiggling, cartridges clicked right in and was not loud out wonky and ran better then it ever has before. Has anyone else ran into something like this ? And noticed when I first got mine the top of the threads looked like they got messed up or something messed it up but the other one had the same tore up threads at the same spot. Happy I hopefully figured out the problem because i was ready to make these thing 600$ darts. And it’s hard to find any negative reviews or faults of this machine anywhere.
Sounds like user error to me buddy 😂😂😂
Thank you for this video. No bullshit straight to the point. Can wait to try it out.
Thanks for the coupon code! Just ordered one! I have been wondering about how this would hold up over time ( the clicky grip ) and your video helped me make up my mind. Cheers!
Where are the codes ?
Found this video after I bought this machine and really loved this video thank you soo much for posting this!!!
Absolutely!
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial had mine for a week or soo now and it rather warm pretty quickly when tattooing even on like small 20 min tattoos is this normal?
@@bobbyv2012 machines usually get warm.. but I run it all day regularly and it never gets more than warm. Never hot for sure.
@@bobbyv2012 if you are having trouble with it contact the company they are super helpful
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial okay cool just wanted to ask and check it threw me off at first that it got warm soo quickly but yea it never gets more than warm no matter how long I use it and by the time I’m done breaking down it’s already cold again.. thanks for the quick reply !!
Intresting Mashine Bro, very cool that you can change the stroke whit one click 👌!
You make good Videos !!!
Thanks ! Glad you like them
Just bought one today! Thanks!
I placed an order for this machine an hour or so ago and im all giddy after watching this video
I’m waiting for Axys to come out with a wireless Valhalla 💯🔥
Buy a critical I really think the wireless machines that I own that u can't remove the battery to charge is a big no no I like the axis valhalla alot I just wish they had disposable grips
@@adrianhuitron8772 they do have disposable grips!
@@CosaNostraBeats87 yeah I just found out ...I'm not using it as much I got some wireless machines that my shop provides the grips for now ...but thank u
Nice review. You coupon just saved me plenty. Thanks
Glad it helped!
I had been looking for a good video. Mine came in last week. I chose it over the Bishop wand
I would like to try the bishop wand, it’s just I don’t want to buy and have to set up 3 different machines when I could just use this one machine haha
Your code saved me $60 thank you so much!
Chyenne pen I want to get rid of along with power supply and go Axis Valhalla , The strokes is true like a machine that is made for one particular stroke?
I use a lot of 3 liners.
that weird star one is called a t25 bit for torque screws for making decks
Does the machine use disposable cartridges? if so, which brand you recommend?
Sorry if you mentioned it already but what Battery pack do you use on the Valhalla and what cartridges
I’ve had the axis Valhalla for a couple months now. I like the stroke feature but wish they would make some disposable tubes. That part really turns me off from this machine. It does work well if you have big liners or big mags to push. It definitely doesn’t lack power. But I actually like the FK irons Xion more. It works well for the way I tattoo. I also like the disposable gorilla grips. It’s just nice to throw away everything thing after you’re done. I bought a lightning battery pack and it takes a bit to get used to. Just strange not having a cord connected to the machine. Love the video!
The do have disposables actually. At the moment I’m waiting for them to be back in stock. They were sold out last time I checked.
The xion does look nice too , I was curious of how their battery packs were
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial ok. They didn’t have disposable grips when I bought mine. That’ll make me use it more if I can get some. The lightning battery is nice. I kind of still like just hooking an RCA up. The Xion is so nice that I actually bought 2. The Xion grips are getting hard to find also. Last few times I needed them, they weren’t in stock. Had to find them elsewhere. Thanks for all your info. I bought my axis Valhalla because I watched your videos.
@@djb9739 I wonder if they stopped making as many grips for the zion bc they came out with the flux?
Glad you are liking the videos !
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial no. I talked to them and they’re having a lot of issues sourcing materials for their machines ( mainly the metals) and some things that go into the other stuff. Hell they don’t even have disposables for the flux.
@@djb9739 oh wow that sucks. Never thought of that
So I’ve owned the Valhalla for a while, have you ever had any problems with it from changing the stroke while the machine is running and have you had any problems from running the ttech cartridges
Wat voltage do u use usually use for one time pass linning and for shading
How do you put the cartridge in if you put a bag over the whole machine?
Can it be used with disposable grips like Cheyenne?
@The Tattoo Guy
Which would you reckon is better Vahalla vs. Neuma 4 ?
I just received mine! Do you have to change the clean cap after each use?
Does Cavicide do the same thing to the machine as the optimum wipes ?
Could you do a comparison between this and the mast flip
Does it require an RCA Power supply? If so, do you have one that you recommend?
We also use optim1 - but what do you use to clean your machine to preserve the color? That’s so lame - I wish they would’ve taken that into consideration as a manufacturer! I really liked the pink.
I bought it, loved it, 11 months later started sounding like bearings grinding, sent it back to be fixed once I got it back it sound worst than it did before I sent it in, so wasn't pleased with that and you can tell a difference in the performance, I thought maybe it could the carts I was using but tried, eternal inks black jack, true tube carts, tattoos cart, it still sound the same, after trying it on few tattoos I give up and stopped using it ,
Damn that sucks. Have you contacted them again?
Hey i heard you have to turn off the machine when you changing cartridges to avoid motor problems, did you do that? Im thinking if i should get this machine but im afraid of problems like yours, more people are reporting them.
I had to send mine back twice during warranty time, somehow ink getting back into the cam, motor got louder and louder. I was super careful to run the motor ever without a cart, i set it up better than their recommended method and never saw a trace of ink when cleaning it, but it got louder till it seized up, they were quick and cool about fixing it tho🤷♂️, and it’s awesome when it runs right
this video was fucking great, answered all my questions. thank you
Should do a side by side comparison with the hawk unio and this
sorry I used the wrong words. What I really want to know is how much built in give does the valhalla have?
How do you know which needles to buy...why dont they come with the machine
Do you need an autoclave to clean this or no? Doing research for my first machine as an apprentice
Do u know if cps changes with stroke adjustments
Would you recommend getting this machine to practice on fake skins, or even fruit? I don't have an apprenticeship as i live in a very rural area. I just want to get a feel for tattooing as i paint a lot of flash and bigger tattoo style paintings. i don't plan on tattooing anyone but i am seriously considering seeking out an apprenticeship in the nearby cities. I've been learning about tuning coil machines for different work styles but i am struggling on deciding if i should buy some mid range coil machines, or try buying the Valhalla. It seems like a very good machine to work with based on yours and others review of it. I would sincerely appreciate any input. Cheers from Canada, keep working hard!
My AXYS Valhalla after repair because of rattling sound after 6 months same issues pops out again.....
Mine did the same thing after 6 months !
So I just watched this review and I seen you’ve done a review on dragonhawk mast brand before. They now have a machine similar to this with the rotating stroke function call the Mast Flip. Can we get a review on that? You reviews seem legit and honest. Be nice to hear about that machine before I potentially waste money. Thanks.
I actually just got that one in. I’ll be posting a video about it within the next few weeks !
I’m glad someone said it! Will be turning on my notifications for that video. Let us know if it’s good for lining since I know mast pen machines aren’t the best for lining
In which case do you use lower setting or higher setting? I am doing brows and wondering if i can appreciate the function.
im really curious, how come no other tattoo machine lets you change the stroke without taking itapart ? thats like having to change wheels while youre driving just to drive a different road ? do people really stop a session and take apart their whole machine just to change the it ?
Coils do
Just purchased one and within a month it started rattling inside , so I sent it back and they fixed it , but the little note inside the box said to only run it at 7-10 volts ….. but I seen you running it at 5volts for the 2.8 stroke ? Is there a reason why they suggest that ? Or can I just use it however ? Scared to mess it up again
Can you make a video on how you clean and sterilize your pen
What type of power cord do you need for this machine ?
You do very nice work
Thank you !
been looking at getting one of these, have always liked rotary machines with adjustable cam wheels because they are just simple and effective in my opinion but after trying a cheap pen style machine and loving how comfortable it is i think the valhalla will end up being the one that retires my others. havnt touched a coil machine since i jumped on the cartridge bandwagon and have a feeling this machine might be the one that replaces my "traditional" styled rotary machines.
never gonna switch to battery power tho, i like my damn foot pedal and took me forever to switch to click on and click off with that. being hooked up to a cord just never bothered me, a battery going out halfway thru a piece and forcing me to tear down and swap it out would.
kinda funny that the industry has went to rotary machines, disposables, and now running on batteries. who would have thought all the jail house dudes were so ahead of their time?
Man I felt the same way about the foot switch, didn’t want to get battery packs because of that reason. But I just got the critical connect set up, all wireless with a Bluetooth foot switch. I love it, and the batteries last all day
@@casettetape hey i didnt know there was one with a bluetooth foot pedal thats really cool. thats about my only real gripe i have about the battery systems.
i love this machine its perfect for a walk in days it can do everything like u said but i wish axis would of came out with a battery... i think its a little long at times but paired up with kwadron cartriges your day will go by fast and smoothe. i still like the shader by bishop and i wish they would of implemented something like this to have all the machines in one instead of having three pens so yes i love this machine nothing it cant do
I’m hoping they come out with a battery soon also! With the way things are going with how everyone is putting out a battery I would be surprised if they didn’t
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial i use one from amazon it works great i get 7 hours a charge but i need one made by axis idk if you have had to have repairs but the company is so kool they take care of you i had the fehu sent back that same week i had a new one i just wanted it serviced and they sent me a new one...so yeah great company man im surprised they dont sponsor you yet
Love your videos ..almost want to send you a skateboard poster haha
Lol I wouldn’t be mad about that
can you review the mast fold tattoo pen??
Hey bro what clip cord sleeve do you use to cover the battery pack. The one I have is too tight to cover my power pack.
www.painfulpleasures.com/precision-clip-cord-covers-singles-bags-clip-cord-bag-longer.html
Will I be able to buy this without a tattooing license?
Do you need a autoclave for the axys Valhalla
Can u plz go over bagging it again u said everything so fast.. I want to cover it and protect it but still be able to adjust the needle if needed
I recently tried purchasing one but wasn’t successful . I’ve tried looking for apprenticeships but no one is willing to take someone. Especially since I can’t devote myself all day to it right now with school and work. I was hoping to get my hands on one to at least be able to practice on fake skin and be a what some would call a “CZcams apprentice” but can’t get myself a machine without proof of professionalism . If anyone has any advice on what I should do would be appreciated.
Thanks for a video! I'm using this amazing machine about a year and very glad to work with it! Now I have a question: did you oil the engine of the machine after a year of using it? Do we need to oil it at all? Can't find any information about the maintenance of Axys Valhalla Pen... If you know something about it would be so nice to see the video how to open it and oiling the engine (if needed). Thanks a lot!
No don’t oil it! It doesn’t need it :)
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial Thank you for a fastest answer in the world! :) I just saw other artists in our studio that sometimes put oil in the engines of their machines, as FK Irons pens, and was wondering if I need to do this also. I also feel that lately the sound of my Valhalla got a little bit more "crispy" and thought if it might be something to worry about.. Thank you!
@@natashabr no problem! With certain machines you do that but only if specified.
Once you oil a machine that you're not supposed to oil, it voids your warranty. The info booklet that comes with your machine would tell you if you need to oil it
I’m buying my first rotary, the valkyr. What rca cord do I need to power the axys?
An RCA cord??
Is it better than the Fk Spektra Xion?
Whats best to clean it with
Hey bud! I saw you running a Wand 5.0. I’m currently running a flux for my bold liners (11rs 14rl etc) how do you like the Wand in comparison to the Axys? I know its less versatile but I’m really in the market for a good bold lining rotary without having to get Dan Kubin style machine
Hey, the Valhalla is a great all around machine and is powerful but if you are just looking for a super liner machine the wand is the way to go for a pen style liner.
I’ll be putting a review out soon of it, hopefully this week.
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial thanks man! I’ll be looking forward to it
hi, is the needle length adjustable
Where can I buy it and how much does it cost?
I have always been good at pen to paper. How much a transition is it to ink to skin? Is it difficult to learn? I have always loved tattoos, and would like to do my apprenticeship.
It’s a big difference. In some way easier in some ways harder. Not impossible but definitely a challenge
You have to understand hand speed, needle depth, throw, stroke, voltage, and how to stretch the skin. There are some basics nowadays that are way different from learning as I did 20 years ago. You no longer have to make needles. You can do a total apprenticeship via CZcams but I would practice on fake skin, oranges, bananas, and Reel Skin before on a client. Tattoo yourself if you're up to it as well. Hope that helps man.
What brand of cartridges do you use with the Valhalla? Thank you!
I also would like to know.
how hard hitting would you the the Valhalla is naturally? Or does it depend on the stroke length? If so, how hard hitting is the motor on a 4.2 stroke length? I haven't used mine yet. Hope to soon
A jab vs a power punch
What voltage do you use for lining, shading, and color blending?
He literally tells you in the video
Have you tried the CNC Q2
No disposable grips?
Also do all cartridges work with it? Like da Vinci
Yes they have disposables. And I’ve used da Vinci with it before.
They fit all carts I’ve tried with it so far
I have the Axys Valhalla pen, what do you recommend that I use to clean it rather than Optim 1?
I usually use opticide max to clean my machines
Would you say this tattoo machine is beginner friendly ?
Love this video great info! Question...do you have any back up tattoo machines just in case??
Yes! Always have a back up! And thank you !
What do you use when corded?
I've been looking for battery packs for my machine, but I haven't found that specific one you have. Do you have a link to that product? If not, is there another battery pack or brand you recommend? Thanks! You rock x)
czcams.com/video/kZJrTGy1xA8/video.html
These are the ones I’ve been using lately. Best batteries I’ve tried yet.
Glad you like the videos :)
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial Perfect! Thanks so much!!
Sorry, this may seem like a strange comment. I just bought this machine last week and absolutely love it! It's light, clean, the different settings is a game changer, I find the linework I do with it comes out cleaner than with my last set (Bishops), and I only wish I had bought it sooner!
That being said though... I am really struggling with packing in color with it. Grey shading (soft or bold work) comes out just fine, my linework is just fine, but when I try to use color ink, it barely goes in, goes in patchy, or almost not at all.. For color packing I usually use a longer stroke (the 4.2 on this machine) and after 9 years of tattooing daily, I have a solid grasp on needle length. I just can not seem to get color packing to work with this machine. Wondering if it's the cartridge's I'm using?? (Helios CArtridges) Or If I'm missing something.
You mention in this video you run your machines 10-12V, and I'm usually around 7-8V, so I'll give higher voltage a try next time.
I've tried moving my hand at different speeds than I'm used to, different directions, different depths, different voltage, and no matter what the needles seem to skip and just chew at the skin when using colored ink! It's very frustrating and strange it's not happening with black ink also.
Any advice?
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Love your videos, very thorough and informative. Your reviews helped me make the decision to give this machine a try in the first place! :)
Hey glad you are liking the videos
Hmmm... I’ve never had a problem with solid color. It’s actually my go to when I have large solid color stuff.
Depending on the skin I’ll use to 4.2, or 3.8.
I use curved mags and it goes in great. Try going at 8-10 volts..
let me know how it goes !
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial Thank you! :)
This machine loves power. I personally put lines in between 11.5-13.5 . And pack around 9.5-10.5. On the lower end I find this machine lacks punch. But it does say right in the manual the machine likes the higher end voltage. I've wrote to vahalla to see what this machine motor is putting out as far as rpm but haven't heard anything back yet. I'm guessing in the higher end of the voltage spectrum at the longer stroke its somewhere in the 120 130 cps. But could he wrong. Either way it's a solid machine just don't be afraid of the power it has
To update on this!
It was my power supply! It had bit the dust.
I tried my buddies out and the machine ran like a dream! So upgraded my power supply and no problems since. I agree this machine lacks power sometimes when doing color or linework, but for black and grey and linework its pretty fantastic.
Would definitely recommend, it seems to get better and better every week I get used to it
@@samscorgie3484so you were no longer having issues putting in color with it after changing your power supply?
The coupon code don’t be working for me papi
Thanks
what happened to tha axys rotatory web page? they dissapeard?
I just checked it’s working
Love your videos very informative, this tools on my list to try simply because of its stroke sizes, but what i can not find out or figure out for sure is if the throw is adjustable? I use sol nova and hawk spirit by Cheyenne with those you twist the tube or pen tip left or right to manage needles protrusion. Do these machines have adjustable throw or a fixed throw setting and adjustable stroke? An answer on this would be fantastic il order one tomorrow if i can set needle throw too 💯🙏🏻👌🏻much love from Ireland 💚🇮🇪💙
Stroke is the throw
Where can I find the coupon code? I feel stupid but I’m not seeing it and you’ve sold me on this machine
It’s in the video description below the time stamps !
how did u take the clean cap off with such ease! its in there tight!
I knew someone was going to call me out on that haha I forgot to get a shot of me taking it off so I took a shot of me putting it back in and reversed it haha magic of film making
Just a tip. If you take a cotton swab and take off the cotton on one end and flatten the end you took the cotton off of. It fits perfectly in the center of the clean cap and will pull it straight out
Hey Tyler. I've had mine for about 10 days now and I noticed a rattling noise in the motor today. Is the normal? Ty
Contact axys and ask them about it. I haven’t experienced that. Doesn’t sound normal
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial ty for the extremely fast reply. I dont work in a tattoo shop.. I've been doing art work on fake skin to learn. Will they Honor the warranty?
I’m not sure. That it’s a question for them . If you bought it new I don’t see why they wouldn’t
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial thank you and thank you for all that do and your hard work. I really enjoy your videos. Keep it up
Does the needle move up and down?
Hello mate I just bought this machine but I’m having a nightmare adjusting the needle depth...I mean the grip it’s so hard to rotate that you can’t adjust your needle ... maybe I don’t know how to set up this machine please let me know if I do anything wrong with the machine I’m feeling like maybe the machine has an fault
It’s tight but you shouldn’t be impossible to move.. contact axys maybe they have a tip?
Do you set your needle depth before or after you wrap your machine ...?
would you pls try out the neuma 4 tattoo machines and compare this to it??
I’ve been thinking of getting that one!
My axis sounds a little off after tattooing with it after ten months so I sent it back and I think they put a new motor or refurbished the motor so they have amazing customer service they are a good company but please axys we need disposables
They got disposables im just retarded....
Hello tyler, it’s tyler. Suhhhh dude
Neuma4 will blow your mind it’s a new world.
You really need to try the FK IRONS Spektra Flux mate. It’s night and day better than the Valhalla. Just my opinion. I found at 5V - 6.5V the Valhalla was often inconsistent. It would fluctuate too much for my taste. I tried multiple power supplies and my wireless packs. It acted the same on all of them. I prefer to do all my 3rl dot shading at 5-6V. I do a lot of really soft dot work layered with black and that’s the biggest gripe I had with the machine. Asides from the fact that it’s rubbish for bigger line groupings unless you like lining really slow. I move too fast for the Valhalla when it comes to lines. Also, it packs well, but that’s not saying much. Every rotary machine I’ve used can pack color, it’s not that difficult of a task for any decent machine. To each their own. It just didn’t impress me honestly. I used it for 10 procedures and stuck it on the shelf. If a machine doesn’t impress me within 10 tattoos, it’s not a win in my book. Maybe I’ll get it out and give it a go again soon. Just my thoughts and experiences with the Valhalla. Cheers mate. Ian Ashalyn ( Creation Tattoo )
I’ve been curious about the flux.. never got around to trying it tho.
Hmm.. I’ve never experienced any inconsistency’s in the power before.
What machine do you like best for lining?
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial the best liner rotary I’ve used to date is the Bishop wand liner. It’s honestly amazing. It’s mean and fast. Just the way I love liners.
@@TheGhostInWhiteOfficial that does look awesome. Thanks !
@@ThatTattooGuyOfficial i would say the FK Irons Flux is almost as good as the Bishop Wand liner. It puts in lines very good as well. I just did a thick script piece with a 18rl with the flux the other day and it was crispy. Check it out, it’s on my page. Says “Chicano” on the clients forearm. That was done with the FLUX. Knocked out that piece in 20 minutes.
But with flux smooth shading is a poblem right ,i heard a lot of eople like valhalla for lining?
Let's fix that coating issue with some Cerakote ;)
have you used the cheyenne hawk pen? how do they compare?
I have not. I’ve looked at the specs tho and the axys beats it on paper for sure
I have had the Hawk and Sol Nova. I love the soft hit of the Sol Nova for black and grey. But, the Valhalla is a beast. Especially with a critical battery pack.