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Swift Tips

$28.00

Swift Tips – Disposable Tips by Dan Kubin

Swift Tips are high-performance disposable tips engineered to work seamlessly with Dan Kubin rotary machines — offering ultra-clean ink delivery, tactile precision, and the right grip-to-feedback ratio for every application. Whether you're laying bold mags or working delicate textures, there's a Swift Tip for the job.

Each tip style is machine-tuned and size-specific, ensuring total control with the right amount of ink flow and resistance. Built for professional, single-use hygiene standards, Swift Tips give you peace of mind without sacrificing performance.

 

Safety-Why We use Brass

Why We Use Brass: The Science Behind Swift Tip Grips

Swift Tip grips are precision-machined from high-quality brass—an alloy of copper and zinc selected for its proven antimicrobial properties. Scientific research, including a 2021 study published in Antibiotics, has confirmed that copper-based metals like brass effectively reduce bacterial presence on high-touch surfaces.

This antimicrobial effect, known as contact killing, occurs when bacteria come into direct contact with brass. The metal releases copper ions (Cu⁺ and Cu²⁺) that disrupt cell membranes, denature proteins, and damage microbial DNA—leading to rapid cell death. These effects have even been observed against drug-resistant strains such as MRSA and VRE.

Compared to materials like stainless steel and plastic, brass significantly lowers microbial loads—especially under dry conditions that reflect real-world tattooing environments. While this provides a passive layer of protection, it is not a substitute for proper hygiene protocols.

Cleaning & Disinfection Guidelines

To ensure safety and compliance:

Always use a single-use, impermeable barrier (such as a machine bag) to cover the grip during procedures.

After each use, grips must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected using an EPA-registered, high-level disinfectant like Maticide.

Follow all manufacturer guidelines and local health code requirements for infection control.

While Swift Tip grips can be autoclaved, it is not required when a proper barrier is used. The barrier system creates a non-critical surface, allowing for high-level disinfection as a compliant alternative. If you choose to autoclave:

Recommended Settings:

121°C (250°F) at 15 psi for 30 minutes
This setting is commonly used for wrapped items.

Note: Autoclaving may cause natural tarnishing or patina over time.

Swift Tips: Safe by Design

Swift Tips themselves are engineered for safety and hygiene. In addition to being hydrophobic and antimicrobial, they undergo third-party testing to validate performance and product integrity.

The antimicrobial additive is certified under ISO 22196, a globally recognized standard for antibacterial activity on non-porous surfaces.

Key Outcomes:

Proven efficacy in reducing bacterial growth

Compliance with international safety benchmarks

Additional cleanliness during handling and storage

 

Important: Swift Tips are single-use products designed to contact bodily fluids. They must be disposed of properly after each use in accordance with bloodborne pathogen safety protocols. The antimicrobial treatment is a supplementary feature—not a replacement for standard disposal procedures.
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Key Features

  • Constructed from hydrophobic materials with an antimicrobial additive, these tips support cleaner work environments. As with all disposable tattooing materials, check with your local health department for regulatory guidance on single-use products.
  • Packaged in a box of 24 (not individually wrapped)
  • Compatible with the Swifttip Grip System (sold separately)
  • High needle visibility with minimal hang
  • Blister packaging coming soon
  • Made in-house at DK Rotary, Kansas City, MO, USA

Size Guide

1-5 Round

The Swift Tips 1–5 Round is built for smaller round needle groupings, offering enhanced needle visibility and a refined tip profile that supports both control and precision—especially with minimal needle hang.

 

The tip shape falls between a traditional round and diamond, providing the best of both worlds: improved stability, versatility, and clean sightlines for detailed linework.

Recommended for:

  • Single needle to 5 round liners
  • Also works well with tight or bugpin 7 round configurations

5-11 Round

The Swift Tips 5–11 Round tip is designed to provide a clear view of the needle with a versatile shape that works across a range of medium-sized round groupings. The tip geometry sits between a traditional round and diamond shape—offering increased stability, control, and visibility without sacrificing precision.

This configuration is ideal for:

  • Straight 5 to straight 9 round liners
  • Tight or bugpin 11 round groupings
  • For traditional 11 rounds, consider moving up to the 9–18 size for a better fit

The tip’s tapered profile and open visibility make it easy to work with less needle hang, while the shape offers smooth ink flow and precise control across a variety of line weights and styles.

9-18 Round

These large round disposable tattoo tips are designed to provide enhanced needle visibility, clean performance, and versatile fit for a range of round shader and liner configurations.

Each tip is shaped between a traditional round and diamond style, offering the best of both worlds—maximum control, improved ink flow, and stable guidance for larger needle groupings.

Ideal for use with:

  • 9 Round to 14 Round traditional groupings
  • Also suitable for tight or bugpin configurations (e.g., 18R, depending on fit)
  • For tight 9s, 11s, or bugpins, consider the 5–11 size tip variant for better fit

7 Magnum

The Swift Tips 7 Mag is designed for artists using 7 magnum needle groupings, providing smooth flow, high visibility, and precise control in a compact footprint. These tips are shaped to enhance line proximity work and small-area shading where accuracy and flow matter most.

Featuring a beveled sidewall, the tip offers unobstructed needle visibility and reduces excess material at the edges—allowing for more precise placement when working near lines or in detailed areas. Even with minimal needle hang, these tips let you see exactly where you're working.

Recommended for:

  • 7 mag needle configurations
  • Soft shading, whip work, color blending in tighter zones

9 Magnum

The Swift Tips 9 Mag is engineered for visibility, precision, and smooth ink flow when working with 9 magnum needle groupings. The tip is shaped for better control, especially in tight areas where clean edges and accuracy matter most.

The beveled sidewall design eliminates excess material at the edges of the tip, making it easier to cut in near lines or work around detailed areas without visual obstruction. With a sharp taper and clear view of the needle, artists can operate confidently—even with minimal needle hang.

Recommended for:

  • 9 mag needle configurations
  • Precision whip shading, soft color blends, and packing into tight spaces

11 Magnum

Swift Tips 11 Mag

The Swift Tips 11 Mag is tailored for artists working with 11 magnum needle groupings, delivering consistent flow, high visibility, and stability during broader shading and color packing.

Engineered with a beveled sidewall and refined channel geometry, this tip enhances visibility and minimizes excess material, making it easier to work confidently near previously laid lines. It’s designed to support clean blends and larger coverage zones without sacrificing control.

Recommended for:

11 mag needle configurations

Color packing, gradient blending, and soft shading in medium-to-large areas

13 Magnum

Swift Tips 13 Mag

The Swift Tips 13 Mag is built for artists using 13 magnum needle groupings, offering maximum coverage with steady flow and clarity—ideal for high-efficiency color work and expansive shading.

Its low-profile, beveled edge design ensures optimal needle visibility and minimal visual obstruction, even when working with wider groupings. Perfect for sweeping blends, background fades, or solid fill applications where consistent saturation is key.

Recommended for:

13 mag needle configurations

Saturated color packing, soft black & grey backgrounds, and large-area shading

Recommended Use With

Swift Tip Grip

The Swift tip Grip is the core of the Swift tip system—a 1" diameter reusable grip designed to work seamlessly with Swifttips disposable tattoo tips. Engineered for comfort, control, and compatibility, this grip provides the feel of a traditional tube setup without the need for cartridges, autoclaving, or single-use grips.

Once your barrier bag is applied, simply slide a Swift tip into place, and you're ready to go.

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Swift Tip Grip Barrier Bags

Protect your setup and reduce cross-contamination with these disposable Swift tip Grip Barrier Bags—specifically designed to fit the 1" Swift tip grip.

Simply slide the bag over the grip and snap the tip in over the top to create a secure protective layer. While this barrier helps maintain hygiene, it's still recommended to wipe down your grip with a sterilant just as you would with your workstation or armrest.

Designed for the 1" Swift tip Grip

Adds an extra layer of safety

Disposable and easy to use

 

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Authenticity Guaranteed

Every Swift Tip is sourced, inspected, and packaged in-house to ensure 100% genuine quality—no imitations, no compromises.

Important!

Dan Kubin products are frequently copied, but never matched. For guaranteed authenticity, performance, and support, always purchase directly from DanKubin.com or (Licensed distributors).

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