THE PROOF

What we tested.
What we found.

No marketing spin. Here are the actual test results — what worked, what didn't, and what we won't claim until we can back it up.

TEST LOG

June 2026
PASS

Tester: In-house (2-year apprentice)

Setup: Pad mounted flat on practice arm. Cheyenne Hawk Pen, 3RL tight liner, standard black ink.
Stencil: Thermal transfer paper — applied with green soap, dried 15 minutes.
Wipe Method: Green soap + paper towel, medium pressure.
Results: Stencil transferred cleanly. Lines held on first pass. Second pass showed minor ink spread at deeper angles. Wipe did not remove stencil or blur existing lines.
Limitations: Pad did not stretch like skin. Needle depth feedback felt different from real skin — less resistance at mid-dermis depth.
June 2026
PARTIAL

Tester: In-house (professional, 8 years)

Setup: Same pad, same mount. Tested color packing with 7M1 mag, two ink brands.
Stencil: Freehand (no stencil).
Wipe Method: Water + paper towel.
Results: Color packed evenly on first ink brand. Second ink sat on surface without absorbing — wiped off easily. Shading gradients were achievable but felt different from skin.
Limitations: Ink absorption varies by brand. Some inks sit on the surface rather than being held in the material. This is not a defect — it is a material difference from skin.

CLAIMS REGISTER

What we say. What we don't.

Takes ink

verified

Yes, with most standard tattoo inks. Some inks sit on the surface.

Accepts stencil transfer

verified

Thermal transfer paper works. Dry time: 10–15 min.

Holds repeated passes

verified

Tested up to 4 passes on the same line without tearing.

Feels like human skin

unverified

We do not make this claim. It does not feel like human skin.

Prevents blowouts

rejected

Practice pads do not teach needle depth. Blowouts are a skin-specific issue.

Medical-grade

rejected

We do not make this claim and will not until documented and legally reviewed.

Safe / non-toxic

unverified

No independent testing completed. We do not make this claim.

WHAT ARTISTS CHANGED

This section updates as we gather feedback from testers and customers. When someone reports an issue or finds a better method, it goes here.

Updates will appear here after first orders ship.