If your standard universal PMU pen and its power setup are ready, buy a brow refill basket before you buy a new machine. Start with Pinky Pro 0601RL, Pinky Pro 1003RS and the colour that suits your first practice design. If both the pen and bench need rebuilding, get the Black TP010 Kit for a fixed-stroke pen, spare battery and starter supplies in one purchase.
Compare what each basket replaces
| Bench need | Brow refill basket | Black TP010 Kit route |
|---|---|---|
| Machine | Keep an existing standard universal pen | Fixed 3.0 mm universal pen included |
| Power | Keep working compatible power | Two compatible battery heads included |
| Line and soft shade | Add dedicated 0601RL and 1003RS 20-packs | Starter cartridges included, add dedicated boxes for recurring work |
| Colour and practice | Add the brief's pigment, cups and flat practice sheet | Add the brief's pigment and flat practice sheet |
| Best time to choose | Pen and power are already ready to work | Both the machine and starter bench supplies need replacing |
There is a third choice if your present machine needs an upgrade but the rest of your bench is well stocked. The dual-battery U1 gives you six stroke positions from 2.0 to 3.5 mm and the same standard universal route for the Pinky pair. Compare this path when the fixed response itself is the reason for upgrading. If you would keep the fixed stroke and also need cups, starter cartridges and a case, the TP010 Kit solves more of the return setup in the same order.
Test the two jobs you expect to book first
Put a sparse front and a soft tail on the same silicone outline. For the front, the single point of the 0601RL keeps the footprint small enough to assess spacing. For the tail, the three points of the 1003RS help you cover a wider passage. Compare the starts, ends and transitions using the machine and power supply you intend to put back in service. On an adjustable U1, keep the grouping the same while you compare shorter and longer stroke positions on the synthetic sheet. That isolates the mechanical response before you decide which of the two groupings to use for the next mark.
Spend the refill budget on the parts of the brief you can see
The Pinky Pro pair uses EO-sterilised 304 stainless steel needles, clear PC bodies and silicone anti-backflow membranes. The clear body makes the cartridge assembly visible and the membrane provides a barrier toward the pen. A complete refill basket also needs a colour suited to the work and cups for the application. BPE02 is a medium neutral brown in the EU REACH-compliant Blend brow range. Choose it when the target calls for that depth and colour direction, then use a flat sheet to compare the fine lines and shaded tail together. A colour that fits the design is a better purchase than a broad assortment that does not match the first brief.
Let one practice shape decide the basket
Take a familiar brow outline and run it on a flat A4 silicone practice sheet. Use the 0.20 mm single liner for a few short detail strokes and the 0.30 mm 3RS to build a small shaded section. If the pen runs the way you remember and you can keep power ready for the next session, put your budget into enough of those two groupings to repeat the work.
For a medium neutral brown design, add Biomaser Blend Brown Coffee / BPE02, 12 mL and a pack of 10 × 11 mm pigment cups. That basket gives line, shade, colour and practice each a place in your return plan.
Replace the part that is holding up the return
Choose the TP010 Kit if the old pen or its power setup needs replacing and your basic supplies also need a fresh start. The fixed 3.0 mm pen uses a 12 V Swiss coreless motor. The two batteries, starter cartridges, cups and case cover the main bench setup, so you can repeat the same line and shading exercises while bringing the station back into use. If the bench is already equipped and you specifically want adjustable stroke, choose the Black U1 with two batteries as the machine upgrade and keep the same universal refill pair.
Start with both Pinky Pro boxes, BPE02 for the medium neutral brief, cups and a flat sheet when your universal machine is ready. Buy the Black TP010 Kit first if the machine and starter supplies both need replacing.
FAQ
Which two cartridge boxes should I restock first for brows?
Choose the 20-pack of 0601RL for fine detail and the 20-pack of 1003RS for soft coverage if your pen takes standard universal cartridges.
When should I choose U1 over the TP010 Kit?
Choose the dual-battery U1 when you already have the bench supplies and want to upgrade to adjustable stroke. Choose the TP010 Kit to replace a fixed-stroke pen and restore the starter supplies together.
Does the TP010 Kit cover recurring brow refill quantities?
The kit supplies starter cartridges. Add the 20-packs of 0601RL and 1003RS when you want dedicated line and shader stock for repeat appointments.
Can I keep the refill basket if I upgrade to a dual-battery U1 later?
Yes. The U1 takes the same standard universal Pinky Pro pair, so you can carry the two boxes into that setup.