Hmmmmmmmm,,, Mint Choc Egos.....Not a Comparison, just a Review...

**skinmech** · 06-17-2013, 10:27 AM

I placed this on a Coil Forum, and I am too lazy to change it....So here is my feeling on the Ego...

Ok, so I reckon I have got my Coil/Rotary Machine Percentage sorted out...75% Coils and 25% Rotary.....Before People start all their Shit that a Coil can do anything a Rotary can, I know..But, that will depend on how good your Coil tuning Skills are....Remember some Rotaries are fukn easy to use and very versatile....So with all the "Politics" out of the way...

These are my EGO's...Super light Machines, which, I use for Soft Shading, and Packing ....They are not a good Machine to make the transition from Coil to Rotary, as I said they are very, very, very light, and have some slight vibration issues, and I will always prefer to Line with a Coil Machine, but, with that out of the way, and a purchase Price of approx £200, well worth thinking about..

This is a Linear Machine, which as the name suggests the needle nipple goes "up and down", the "force of hit" is determined by the use of different coloured Rubber, the colour signifies different thickness/viscocity to "replicate the same effect as a Coil Machine"...I know, just use a Coil Machine then, I hear you Shout...However, these are "plug and play"....Why have I got two, simple, they have many set-ups, just like a Coil Machine....We all have more than one Coil Machine..

This is a very light and versatile Machine, it won't replace my V3, or D/Fly, and my preference is still Rotaryworks...However, we all work differently, so this is defo an option..

**aurelien** · 06-17-2013, 11:56 AM

I really like mine ! I don't have them for that long but after weeks I got some healed tattoos coming back already, I'm impressed. I actually like lining with them. Since I am developping wrist issues I'm pretty happy I can carry on tattooing while waiting for my neurologist appt.
A lot of people told me they felt less pain than usual. I really don't mind the slight noise as it's regular and consistent.
About them triangles there are a lot of configurations possible and looks like a headache but like any coil machine, once you found what suits you you don't need to look any further. On mine I use black on bottom, all the time like Mike (whom i bought it from). i tried other stuff but didn't like it as much.

fine lining - yellow triangle 9v
bigger lining - green triangle 9v
black n grey - green triangle 8.5v
coloring - purple triangle 8.5v

I do have a fast hand though

Nice review as usual !

**skinmech** · 06-17-2013, 12:10 PM

Aurelien, I think your advice is more valuable to users than mine tbh..I didn't want this to be a review, I just wanted to make people aware of the ability this machine has....I was one of the first to dismiss it, one of the reasons is I prefer heavier Machines which I believe have the ability to absorb most vibrations especially when Lining, however, the upright "config" of this machine compensates for its lack of weight, and vibration is minimal..I am glad I am stupid, or I would have missed out on trying this "wee gem"......