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1.How long have you been tattooing?(Required.)
2.How long have you been using cartridge needles?(Required.)
3.What style of tattooing do you typically focus on? (Choose all that apply)
4.How would you rank your knowledge of the features of tattoo needles, including diameters, taper lengths, and the impact of these factors on your tattooing?
5.Do you consistently check your needles with an eye loupe?
6.How often do you try new brands or lines of cartridge needles?
7.How important are each of the following when you are purchasing needles?
Needle Pricing
Not At All Important
Minimal Consideration
Slightly Important
Important
Very Important
Deal Breaker
Price per box
Available Discounts
Shipping Charges
Sponsorship
8.Needle Quality & Features
Not At All Important
Minimal Consideration
Slightly Important
Important
Very Important
Deal Breaker
Brand of Needles
Perceived Sharpness
Longevity of Sharpness
Safety Features/ Membrane
Consistency of Quality
Stiffness of Membrane
Color of Cartridge
Plastic Quality
Needle Metal
Internal Stabilizer Features
Ergonomic Features / Finger Rest
Size Labeling on Cartridge
Recycled/ Eco Friendly Plastic
Recycled/ Eco Friendly Packaging
Damage to Client's Skin
Durability
9.Configurations
Not At All Important
Minimal Consideration
Slightly Important
Important
Very Important
Deal Breaker
Variety of Taper Lengths Available
Bugpin Configurations
Magnums 27+
Various Tip Options (Open, Diamond, etc...)
Number of Configurations Available
Textured Needle Options
10.Additional Considerations
Not At All Important
Minimal Consideration
Slightly Important
Important
Very Important
Deal Breaker
Recommendation from Friend/ Colleague
Recommendation from Sponsored Artist/ ProTeam
Samples / Testing for Myself
Ease of Ordering
Speed of Delivery
Product Reviews
11.Are there factors not listed above that you consider when trying or purchasing new brands or lines of cartridge needles?
12.For the options rated "Very Important" or "Deal Breaker" above, can you tell us more about why those features or qualities are important to you and what you look for in your ideal needle cartridge?(Required.)
13.Which lines of cartridges needles have you tried in the last 18 months?(Required.)
14.How would you rate the quality of the cartridge brands/ lines listed below?
Bad/ Low Quality
Average/ Good
High Quality 
Best of the Best
N/A
Bishop DaVinci
Black Claw
Cheyenne Capillary
Cheyenne Craft
Cheyenne Safety
Electrum
Emalla
FYT
FYT Emerald
Helios
JCONLY
Kwadron
Kwadron Sublime
Mast / Dragonhawk
Peak Blood
Peak Quartz
Peak Trition
Pepax
Spades
T-tech
TatSoul Envy
Vertix
White Rose
WJX
15.How does price influence your needle purchasing decisions?
16.What is your ideal quantity of cartridges per box?
17.What do you believe sets the best tattoo needles apart from those that are merely average or poor quality
18.Tell us a bit about the cartridges you're currently using:(Required.)
19.Which needle diameters do you commonly use?
20.Which Needle Taper Length do you commonly use?
21.Where do you most frequently purchase your cartridge needles?(Required.)
22.What is your least favorite brand of cartridge needles you've used?(Required.)
23.What is your largest pain point experienced with cartridge needles, and how would you like to see them improved?
24.Do you feel like there are enough options in the market when it comes to needle brands and configurations?
25.Are there any types/ configurations/ or features in needles you'd like to see on the market?
26.Are you willing to participate in follow-up surveys/panels/ or trial groups for upcoming or unreleased products?(Required.)
27.Finalize your entry by submitting your contact information below. Good Luck, and thanks for your feedback!(Required.)
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