first rotary, lots of questions.

i have piles of questions about rotaries and techniques. after years of learning the ins and outs to coil machines i feel like im starting from scratch, and i dont work with anyone who knows anything about em. so any feedback i can get would be really appreciated.

i understand the concept of short and long stroke. i have a can rotary ive been using for more or a traditional approach, so far im diggin it. when it comes to lining with them, doing soft black and grey, or soft color blending while still packing solid color; what in the machine itself would u look for to find a machines specific strength. with a coil machine spring tension, stroke, coil wrap and geometry make these differences. to utilize these machines for their full capacity what am i looking for in all the different styles and mechanics?

i understand its alot of opinions, and ill take what i can get. but its the mechanics and geometry(?) i guess and what make sets a can apart from a swash.

sorry for the long winded rant, i appreciate the feedback.

I think any machine with give and no needle clip/Tensioner tends to work better for bolder line work and as it lets the needles wobble and stay in the skin abit like a coil.No give machines are really good for accurate line work tho were the line comes out true to the used needle grouping.I feel give machines are a bit more forgiving and have a shorter learning curve.But no give machines can produce a much smoother shade/blend but it takes longer to master as you have to learn proper depth and technique.
Now you have direct drive,linear, and swashing motion machines. To me a swashing machine is great for a free flowing brush style. A direct drive is great at bold color work and a linear is kind of mult purpose. I think it would be best to buy what ever style you like,master it then move on to the next. A adjustable linear would prob be the most versatile at you could lock it down like a Neo or bishop or adjust it midrage a bit to run like a Rapier.
This is just my thaughts but hope it helps!

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